Welcome

With the goal of internationalizing Ohio State’s comprehensive range of activities in research, education, and outreach, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) partners with Ohio State academic units to develop and manage a wide array of international collaborations, from general Memoranda of Understanding to more specific joint efforts, which are formalized as Memoranda of Agreement, Student Exchange Agreements and collaborative degree programs. We encourage you to explore the motivation, policies, and practices associated with collaborative agreements by reviewing these guidelines and instructions to help you develop an effective new or revised partnership agreement.

If you decide to pursue an institutional agreement for the benefit of your academic unit and college, you should find this section of our website to be a good guide. In addition, we strongly suggest that you schedule an appointment with OIA's partnership specialist Joanna Kukielka-Blaser ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or 614-292-9999) to discuss the best way to achieve your objectives and adhere to university guidelines and procedures.

Supplemental Information

Powerpoint presentations given at the February 2009 and 2010 annual conference of the Association of International Education Administrators.

• Meaningful Cont(r)acts: The Role of Memoranda of Agreement - presented by Dieter Wanner, Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs, The Ohio State University (2009)
• Principles and Practices of International Agreements - presented by Bailian Li, Vice Provost for International Affairs, North Carolina State University (2009)
• Dual and Joint Degrees - Values and Questions - presented by Dieter Wanner, Associate Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs, The Ohio State University (2010)

Organization

Overview

Memoranda of Understanding

• Framework
• Template
• Administrative Checklist

Memoranda of Agreement

• Framework
• Templates
• Administrative Checklist

Student Exchange Agreements

• Policies
• Framework
• Template and Forms
  • SEA Agreement
  • OSU Host Institution Form
  • International Host Institution Form
  • Study Abroad Program Form
  • Study Abroad Program Information Sheet
• Administrative Checklist

International Collaborative Degrees

• Policy for Graduate Degrees