Global Partnerships
International collaborations expand learning and research opportunities for faculty and students. They are also critical to achieving several of W&M’s key objectives in Vision 2026, including raising our global name recognition.
The Reves Center leads W&M’s internationalization efforts by strengthening our global collaborations and extensive network of global partnerships.
Examples of some of W&M’s global partners include the following. W&M is grateful to its many other global partnerships with active collaborations.
University of St AndrewsLocation: St Andrews, United Kingdom Activity types: Undergraduate Joint Degree, student exchange program, summer study abroad program, First Abroad abroad, Faculty Exchange, faculty research collaborations W&M office, school, or unit: A&S, Reves Center for International Studies Partner institution: University of St Andrews William & Mary and the University of St Andrews began a student exchange in September, 2004. Since fall of 2011, William & Mary and St Andrews have been offering joint degree programs in Classical Studies, Economics, English, Film Studies, History, and International Relations. Students complete two years at each institution and earn a single diploma—a Bachelor of Arts (International Honors) - with the insignias of both institutions. Through the joint degree program, the two universities have extensive collaborative research and short-term faculty exchanges. In 2022, William & Mary and St Andrews expanded their partnership through a summer study-abroad program. |
Keio UniversityLocation: Tokyo, Japan Agreement duration: 1990 to Present Activity types: Student exchange, special on-campus program, academic collaboration W&M office, school, or unit: Reves Center for International Studies, Law School Partner institution: Keio University William & Mary’s partnership with Keio University dates back to 1990 when the Keio/W&M W&M and Keio University established a university-wide undergraduate exchange program over From 2000 to 2003, W&M and Keio University collaborated on an internship program. In 2009, W&M and Keio University signed a partnership agreement, which is automatically W&M Law School has a semester exchange program with Keio University School of Law. Up to |
Beijing Normal UniversityLocation: Beijing, China Agreement duration: 1992 to Present Activity types: Summer study abroad program, winter study abroad program, visiting students program, special program, culture exchange, academic collaboration W&M office, school, or unit: Reves Center for International Studies, School of Education Partner institution: Beijing Normal University William & Mary and Beijing Normal University (BNU) have a history of cooperation in academic and cultural exchanges, going back several decades. Some of the most recent collaborations include: Educational Exchanges and Study Abroad Since 2015, over forty BNU undergraduates have attended summer courses on the W&M campus each year through the W&M-BNU Summer Program. In 2013 and 2016, students from the W&M School of Education had educational visits to BNU and the BNU Experimental Primary School as a part of the course EDUC 500: Global Studies – Teaching and Learning in China. Since 2019, BNU has hosted a W&M faculty-led summer study abroad program at BNU in addition to welcoming groups over winter break in 2019 and 2020. In 2020 and 2021, BNU hosted W&M international students who could not return to W&M because of the pandemic. Culture Exchanges and Academic Collaborations Students and faculty from BNU's Dance Program visited William & Mary in Fall 2018. They participated in a number of exchange activities with W&M’s Dance Program and presented a public performance at W&M. In July 2022, the School of Foreign Languages and Literature of Beijing Normal University (BNU) and the School of Education at William & Mary held the Virtual BNU-WM ESL Summer Institute. Past scholarly conferences include the Confucian Classics Faculty Forum and the International Conference on Time and Change. In 2011, William & Mary and BNU established the William & Mary Confucius Institute, a collaborative educational and service partnership. It aimed to promote the study of Chinese language and culture, support the teaching of Chinese at both the host institution (W&M) and in local communities, and facilitate US-China cultural exchanges on various levels. WMCI transitioned into the W&M-BNU Collaborative Partnership in 2021. In October 2013, an eight-member delegation from William & Mary led by President Taylor Reveley visited BNU. |
Leiden UniversityLocation: Leiden, Netherlands Agreement duration: 1995 to Present Activity types: Student exchange program, Faculty Exchange; Virtual Exchange W&M office, school, or unit: Reves Center for International Studies Partner institution: Leiden University The partnership between William & Mary and Leiden University began in 1995, when an agreement of cooperation was signed for the exchange of faculty, staff, researchers, and students. Since the academic year 1995-1996, up to two students per academic year from each institution have been exchanged. In Spring 2023, W&M and Leiden students will be engaged in a virtual exchange as part of a Public Policy/VIMS/Law School and Reves Center study abroad program. |
Comision Provincial por la MemoriaLocation: La Plata, Argentina Agreement duration: to Present Activity types: Semester study abroad program, winter study abroad program, summer internship fellowship, faculty research collaboration W&M office, school, or unit: Reves Center for International Studies Partner institution: Comision Provincial por la Memoria William & Mary offers a sponsored semester program at the Comision Provincial por la Memoria National (CPM). Participants of this program take courses at the CPM and the University of La Plata and intern with the Comision Provincial por la Memoria, an Argentine human-rights NGO headed by Nobel Peace Prize winner Adolfo Perez Esquivel.
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Aegis Trust (NGO), RwandaLocation: Kigali, Rwanda Agreement duration: 2019 to Present Activity types: Winter study abroad program, research collaboration W&M office, school, or unit: Reves Center for International Studies, School of Education Partner institution: Aegis Trust (NGO) Created and conducted through W&M's School of Education, a three-week winter study abroad program was launched in 2019 in conjunction with partner institution Aegis Trust, an NGO from the United Kingdom based in Rwanda with the goal of preventing genocide, crimes against humanity, and mass atrocities worldwide. This program focuses on the process of forgiveness and community building in the context of the Rwanda genocide and offers an opportunity for Ph.D., masters, and undergraduate students to study abroad together. Students will attend lectures by local experts, genocide survivors, government officials and peace educators. Other activities will include readings, research, tours of genocide memorials, engagement with those living in reconciliation villages, small group session, and optional meditation practice. |
National and Kapodistrian University of AthensLocation: Athens Agreement duration: Activity types: W&M office, school or unit: Reves Center for International Studies Partner Institution: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
Exploring New Global Partnerships
W&M faculty and staff exploring international initiatives, including establishing a formal institutional relationship and collaboration with a university partner overseas, are encouraged to reach out to the Associate Provost for International Affairs, [[tvlong,Professor Teresa Longo]].
For technical and process questions related to international agreements, you may also contact the Reves Center’s [[globalpartnerships,Global Engagement Team (GET)]]. In accordance with university policies, all international MOUs and international agreements must be signed by the Associate Provost for International Affairs.
Memoranda of Understanding
W&M-approved templates of memorandum of understanding (MOU) or international agreement can be provided upon request.
In accordance with university policies, all MOUs and international agreements must be signed by the Associate Provost for International Affairs. To ensure that international agreements adhere to campus, state, and federal regulations, GET staff work closely with the Office of University Counsel to review and approve of each MOU and agreement.
Renewal of International Agreements
If you are currently working with an international partner and the agreement or MOU needs to be renewed, please contact the [[globalpartnerships,Global Engagement Team]]. In accordance with university policies, all international MOUs and international agreements, including agreement renewals of existing partnerships, must be signed by the Associate Provost for International Affairs.
