Models of International Partnership Agreements

Agreements, in English and the language of the partner institution (when requested), must include:

  • Period of the agreement
  • Liability statements
  • Enrollment and admission requirements
  • Points of contact
  • Applicable statutes and governing law

Agreements must be approved and signed, with all protocols (health, safety, billing, etc.) in place, before students begin the program.

Draft Agreement Documents

Memorandum of Understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding document or MOU refers to a bilateral or multilateral agreement between two or more parties. They identify the collaborative activities in general terms.

Draft Memorandum

Dual Degree Exchange Agreement

Dual Degree Exchange Agreements facilitate degrees awarded by two institutions. It may include exchanging students at a BA/BS vs MA, MS, MBA levels. They require a 1:1 ratio.

Draft Dual Degree Exchange

Student Exchange Agreement

Student Exchange Agreements enable the reciprocal exchange of non-degree students. They require a 1:1 ratio.

Draft Student Exchange Agreement

Visiting Student Agreement

Visiting Student Agreements enable the participation of incoming non-degree and/or degree students who plan to participate in a 2+2 or 3+x student agreement. They do not require a 1:1 ratio.

Draft Visiting Student Agreement