Background

Freie Universität Berlin and the Canadian University of British Columbia (UBC) are linked by many years of cooperation. Since 2010, UBC students and lecturers have been studying and conducting research at Freie Universität Berlin every year. Since 2012, there has also been the possibility of reciprocal guest stays as part of the direct exchange program. In addition, a large number of individual contacts enrich institutional cooperation: In recent years, for example, several renowned professors and young scholars of UBC have been researching at Freie Universität in the context of Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships; simultaneously, several alumni of Freie Universität are currently active at UBC in Vancouver, including Professor Kurt Hübner, Director of the Institute for European Studies. In 2014, bilateral relations with the UBC were consolidated as part of a Strategic Partnership.

The University of British Columbia was founded in 1908. With more than 60,000 students and over 5,500 scholars, it is one of Canada's largest universities.

Highlights

Strong research relationships form the solid foundation of the strategic partnership and include a wide range of disciplines, such as mathematics and natural sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, veterinary medicine, history and literature. In addition, inter-institutional cooperation promotes cooperation between the partners. In 2015, for example, the University Alliance for Sustainability was established together with other strategic partners, enabling close and in-depth cooperation on sustainability issues.

Funding Opportunities

• University Alliance for Sustainability
• Direct Exchange (Master's students)

Partnership Coordinator:

Nora Jacobs, Center for International Cooperation, Tel: +49 30 838-73949, E-Mail: nora.jacobs@fu-berlin.de