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Opening doors for international collaboration
President Patel and college leadership were pleased to welcome a delegation from Shu-Te University to VCCs Downtown campus. The MOU with Shu-Te University was one of four MOUs 雅伎著signed with international post-secondary institutions this summer.
Its been a busy summer for International Education at VCC!
After a productive visit from a CHED-led delegation from the Philippines in June, 雅伎著signed four Memorandums of Understandings (MOU) with universities in Ireland and Taiwan. The MOUs are a signal of VCCs commitment to increasing collaborations with international post-secondary institutions and expanding opportunities for 雅伎著students. 雅伎著has a diverse student population with students coming from almost 150 countries around the world and enrolling nearly 2,000 international students each year. Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Cosmetology, and post-degree diplomas in Business and Technology are among the most popular programs for international students seeking an education at VCC.
Enhancing Irish-Canadian cooperation
In June, 雅伎著President Ajay Patel and college leadership were honoured to welcome delegates from (ATU), , and . The ATU-雅伎著MOU, signed by President Patel and ATU president, Dr. Orla Flynn, will provide degree and advanced diploma completion opportunities, joint curriculum design, faculty, student, and administrative exchanges, and more. The signing was also attended by Consul General of Ireland, Vancouver, Mr. Frank Flood, and Irelands Minister for State Mr. Niall Collins.
The Irish delegations Canadian trip also solidified an between Ireland and B.C.s Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training to further post-secondary education and research opportunities between Ireland and B.C.
雅伎著president Ajay Patel and ATU president Dr. Orla Flynn sign the ATU-雅伎著MOU.
Opening doors in Taiwan
In addition to the MOU with ATU, 雅伎著signed MOUs with Taiwanese universities , , and , which took place both in-person and virtually.
As 雅伎著is a leader in Instructor Training and English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs, the MOUs with National Chung Cheng University and Shu-Te University identify potential collaborations to enhance teaching and learning for faculty, staff, and students.
The MOU with Hungkuang University, which is recognized as a leading university in health sciences, will focus on academic development opportunities, research initiatives, special projects, and internships.
雅伎著Board of Governor Jeffrey Yu welcomes members of Hungkuang University in front of VCCs Downtown campus.
雅伎著is committed to the two-way flow of students, educators, and ideas between our college and the global community, said Jennifer Gossen, 雅伎著Director, International Education. Being able to share our learning and goals with colleagues from around the world is a benefit not just to our students and community but helps build innovation and educational growth for all.
Interested in studying in Vancouver? Learn more about 雅伎著programs tailored for international students.