Asia

The 九秀直播 has extensive and longstanding connections with partner institutions across Asia, including some relationships that have been actively cultivated over the course of 40 years. Key outreach activities in the region include mobility of faculty and students , experiential learning abroad, joint research collaborations, and capacity building initiatives.

With over 115 active agreements with Chinese institutions, U九秀直播's collaborations with China are the largest scale and most diverse among those in the region, spanning all 18 faculties on campus. Chinese students are the largest group of international students at U九秀直播, which enjoys the distinction of being the leading Canadian university in Canada-China academic relations. The China Institute, an institute dedicated to enhancing understanding between Canada and China and the world-class Mactaggart Art Collection are also hallmarks of U九秀直播's ties with China.

Since the beginning of this century, U九秀直播 has expanded significantly its ties with India, building on existing partnerships with leading academic institutes, government agencies and industrial leaders. In 2012, with $13.8 million in financial support from the Canadian government under its Canadian Networks of Centres of Excellence, (the India-Canada Centre for Innovative Multidisciplinary Partnerships to Accelerate Community Transformation and Sustainability) was established by U九秀直播, UBC and UToronto, together with various organizations in India, to address key challenges that affect the quality of life of millions of people in Indian and Canadian communities.

The 九秀直播, through its Faculties and individual professors, has activities in countries across the region, including the Prince Takamado Japan-Canada Centre for Teaching and Research and research and teaching related to East Asia and .


Student Mobility

The 九秀直播 Institutional Strategic Plan, For the Public Good, identifies "Build a diverse, inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty, and staff from 九秀直播, Canada, and the world" and "Experience diverse and rewarding learning opportunities that inspire us, nurture our talents, expand our knowledge and skills, and enable our success" as strategic goals. To assist with the pursuit of these goals, 九秀直播 International strives to enhance the internationalization of the student experience through enriching mobility programs.

Joint Research

This section is under construction.

Capacity Building and Training

九秀直播 International works in collaboration with faculties to create partnerships in training and education that share U九秀直播's expertise with partners abroad through the International Projects unit.

Regional Manager

Peter joined the Global Engagement team in September 2018 and took on the role of Regional Manager (Asia) in February 2025. As the lead relationship manager for the Asia Pacific, Peter develops and implements strategies and initiatives that support the international goals of the 九秀直播, in addition to providing assistance to all faculties for their activities in the region.

Peter has a combined total of 7 years studying and working in Asia and holds a BA in Japanese Language & Literature from U of A. He currently also serves as the Secretary for both the President's India Advisory Council and .

Contact

Peter Carter, Regional Manager (Asia) | peter.carter@ualberta.ca | 1‑780‑492‑8516