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International Partnerships

International partnerships include a variety of relationships. These can range from faculty-level agreements to partner institutions covering opportunities such as student or faculty exchanges, contractual services, and shared educational resources.

Partner with St. Thomas

Interested in establishing a new partnership or agreement with the University of St. Thomas? Complete our for more information.

Partnering with St. Thomas

Check out a few types of international partnerships

Shared Educational Resources

These opportunities include synchronous or asynchronous on-line classes, joint research projects, and other ways we collaborate with partners beyond faculty and student mobility.

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Student and Faculty Mobility Partnerships

From teaching courses abroad to hosting visiting international faculty/staff, and providing international internship opportunities, we have helped faculty and students accomplish partnerships all over the world.

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Contractual Services

Our international partnerships are often secured by a contract or a memorandum of understanding between the two parties. St. Thomas administrators, faculty, and staff looking to create an international contract should review the page on OneSt.Thomas, an internal site that requires a St. Thomas username and password.

Individuals who are outside of St. Thomas, and seeking to internationally contract, should complete the

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Partnership Examples

Learn about a few of our partnerships.
  • Catholic Studies Consortium
  • German Language Engineering Program
  • Opus GHR Fellows Program
  • Catholic Studies Consortium

    As a leading Catholic Studies institution, St. Thomas is participating in several agreements to help the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, start a U.S. Catholic Studies collaborative program. The program is aimed to educate University students within a consortium of five to seven U.S. institutions.

    German Language Engineering Program

    Designed specifically for the German and Engineering dual degree program, this full-year program in Germany allows students to take one semester of coursework at and one semester of a paid internship with an engineering company in German-speaking Europe or additional coursework and a research opportunity at TU Darmstadt.

    Opus GHR Fellows Program

    The GHR Fellows program is a transformational undergraduate experience for students pursuing careers in business. GHR Fellows receive customized programming designed to deliver leadership experiences - including global exposure though a full-funded J-Term study abroad experience.

    Catholic Studies Consortium

    Catholic Studies Consortium

    As a leading Catholic Studies institution, St. Thomas is participating in several agreements to help the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy, start a U.S. Catholic Studies collaborative program. The program is aimed to educate University students within a consortium of five to seven U.S. institutions.

    German Language Engineering Program

    German Language Engineering Program

    Designed specifically for the German and Engineering dual degree program, this full-year program in Germany allows students to take one semester of coursework at and one semester of a paid internship with an engineering company in German-speaking Europe or additional coursework and a research opportunity at TU Darmstadt.

    Opus GHR Fellows Program

    Opus GHR Fellows Program

    The GHR Fellows program is a transformational undergraduate experience for students pursuing careers in business. GHR Fellows receive customized programming designed to deliver leadership experiences - including global exposure though a full-funded J-Term study abroad experience.

    Partnership Considerations

    When completing the International Partnership Interest form, be sure to consider:

    • How does your proposed international partnership relate to the ? Partnerships that have direct ties to our strategic plans and priorities are more likely to be supported by the university.
    • Is there any relevant research that would support the partnership you are proposing? It is valuable to provide market research or other substantial support to ensure your proposal stands on firm ground.
    • Who else at your organization/university would be involved in this partnership? Do you have the support of your leadership? It is important to consider all involved stakeholders when creating a partnership.