International Agreement Types and UT System Templates
Between UTSA and other international institutions
International agreements between UTSA and foreign universities or colleges are governed by a combination of Texas state law, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules, and UTSA policies.
There are three types of possible agreements. In general, agreements begin at the cooperative level and progress further over time:
- Agreement of Cooperation – A general agreement used to establish the intent to conduct exchange and collaboration in areas of interest and benefit to both institutions. This agreement simply outlines that UTSA and a foreign institution have established a formal relationship, and may agree to cooperate on more specific programs in the future.
- Affiliation Agreement – This agreement is used to further establish a relationship of a much more defined and continuing nature with an international academic institution. The affiliation agreement establishes more specific program relationships beneficial to the respective educational institutions. It is often used to establish the development of well defined joint studies, research and training activities, and other educational programs of mutual interest.
- Program Agreement – This agreement is used to further define and implement the details of a specific program already included within the provisions of an approved affiliation agreement.
UTSA faculty or staff member(s) seeking to establish an international agreement with a foreign university or entity must complete and send a signed request form to the Executive Director, Office of International Programs in the Main Building 1.210.
You must complete all sections of the International Agreements Procedures Form. Finalized agreements must have the signature of the UTSA president or his designee. Agreements that offer course credit must have UT Board of Regents approval.
It is important to allow at least four weeks for the processing, coordination, and approval of each international agreement request. Any last-minute requests for expedited or immediate approval will not be honored.
Agreements are normally valid for five years.
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