International Partnerships and Agreements
At San José State University we create partnerships with universities and organizations from around the world to develop customized programs, recruit international students and promote the importance of a global education.
International Agreements
Currently, SJSU has over 100 agreements with partners from more than 30 countries.
SJSU international agreements are governed by the California State University (CSU) Chancellor’s Executive Order 1080 (pdf). Minimum requirements have been established for SJSU departments entering into agreements as a part of their international activity for state and self-support endeavors. SJSU offers qualified partners with different categories of agreements.
Exchange Agreements
These agreements involve the bilateral exchange of students and/or faculty and must
be approved by the CSU Chancellor’s Office, SJSU Contracts and Purchasing Services,
and SJSU Academic Affairs prior to signature by the involved parties.
Study Abroad and Away (SAA)
Email SAA at SpartansAbroad@sjsu.edu for more information on how to collaborate.
Recruiting Agreements
These are agreements between SJSU and recruiting agencies and involve the terms and commission assigned to the recruitment and matriculation of students to SJSU. These must be approved by CSU Chancellor’s Office and SJSU Contracts and Purchasing Services before signature by the parties.
International Recruitment and Partnerships (IRP)
Email IRP at global-partners@sjsu.edu
International Gateways (IGateways)
Email IGateways at igateways-partners@sjsu.edu
Third-party Agreements
These are typically agreements with international vendors who provide services for faculty-led study abroad programs. They must be approved by the CSU Chancellor’s Office and Contracts and Purchasing Services before signature by the parties.
Study Abroad and Away (SAA)
Email SAA at SpartansAbroad@sjsu.edu for more information on how to collaborate.
Pathway Agreements
These agreements are typically between SJSU and international universities for the
purpose of creating pathways for students to come to SJSU by first completing a section
of the curriculum at their home university. It must be approved by the CSU Chancellor’s
Office and SJSU Academic Affairs before signature by the parties.
International Recruitment and Partnerships (IRP)
Email IRP at global-partners@sjsu.edu
Study Abroad and Away (SAA)
Email SAA at SpartansAbroad@sjsu.edu for more information on how to collaborate.
Memorandum of Understanding
The SJSU Memorandum of Understanding is a non-binding document signed by both parties as a statement of partnership intent and a first step toward developing binding agreements Memorandum of Understanding Sample (pdf).
Processing of agreements can take from four to 16 weeks. Final drafts of all International Agreements must be submitted to our College, at least twelve weeks prior to the document execution date, for submission and approval by the Office of the CSU Chancellor. After that time, they will be presented for signature by CPGE to the international partner and finally to our SJSU campus president.
Contact us for assistance with International Agreements; to request a template for development or for further details about this process please email – cpge@sjsu.edu.