Establishment of a Flagship Partnership is to encourage deepened and more integrative relationships between the two universities in the areas of R&D, faculty exchanges, curriculum development, joint programming and student exchanges at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is signed, which signals mutual commitment to the partnership for the duration of the agreement (five years).  It also identifies a high level administrative officer at each institution, VP or Associate VP to be accountable for the agreement and to serve as the primary contact for the agreement.  As well, a specific person/position at each institution will be identified as the primary contact for the partnership responsible for communications and negotiations between the parties.  Labeling the international partner as a FLAGSHIP PARTNERSHIP distinguishes it from other forms of agreements and to clearly indicate that importance of the relationship.

Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

Located in China’s capital—Beijing, the Beijing Institute of Technology is an open, international and research-oriented university with a focus on science and technology.  It is one of the national “Project 211” universities and the 10th university to enter the “985 Project” receiving preferential support from the state and ranks among the first-class universities in China for its high educational and research quality, strong faculty teams, and academic programs with distinctive characteristics.

• Our relationship began in 2005, when the first MOU was establised between the two institutions.
• We have an established MOU for a flagship partnership since 2012

The U of S and Beijing Institute of Technology co-established the Confucius Institute (CI) at the U of S.  Our CI application was approved by the Confucius Institute Headquarters and an agreement between the U of S and Hanban was formally signed on August 26, 2011.  The opening ceremony of CI was held at the U of S on June 18, 2012. 

The Confucius Institute offers Chinese language and cultural courses not only on campus but also in public schools through our collaboration with the Saskatoon Public School Division. The CI provides a variety of courses that are designed to meet the different needs of Canadian students, faculty members, and the general public, including courses on specific topics in Chinese culture and business practice intended for corporations and organizations interested in expanding their business connections with China.

More information: Confucius Institute