Welcome to all!
In recent years, the University has placed increasing emphasis on the internationalization of both its campus community and its activities. Our goal with this website is to bring exposure to the exciting cultural activities and diversity efforts that are developing all over campus.
Here you will find links and information on international opportunities, partnerships, language programs, upcoming events, guest speakers, and much, much more!
UPEI's International Development Office
The International Development Office at UPEI was established in September 2008 to help internationalize our campus community. Its mandate is to
- provide leadership on international protocol and special event programming;
- help to internationalize the learning environment;
- support internationalization through service and outreach while enhancing the profile of our campus community;
- foster and sustain university-wide connections with international stakeholders from Canadian and foreign governments, internationally engaged community organizations, and post-secondary and research institutions from other regions.
The specific functions of the International Development Office through the International Liaison Officer is to
- provide a connection between the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and UPEI;
- initiate and review international agreements, partnerships, and processes;
- house international files — that is, to be the institutional reference point;
- co-ordinate international protocol and programming.
Internationalization Strategy
Internationalization has long been valued by universities as an important way to enrich and enhance the learning experience and the social and cultural environment. In addition to these intangible but vital benefits, it is increasingly recognized that internationalization can make major contributions to university sustainability and to the social and economic development of the broader community.
The University’s International Strategy can be found in the document entitled Internationalization at UPEI: Goals and Strategic Directions. This document places internationalization goals and initiatives in the broader context of the UPEI Academic Plan. This document is currently under review and an updated copy will be completed by December 2009.
UPEI Also has an internationalization committee and a quarterly Internationalization Newsletter.
Internationalization