Internationalization

Internationalization

Internationalisation is a strategic priority at Walter Sisulu. The University recognises that global collaboration enhances the quality of teaching, research and community engagement while preparing graduates to operate in an increasingly interconnected world.

Internationalisation is understood as the process of integrating international and intercultural perspectives into teaching, learning, research and service functions within the University. Through international partnerships and collaborative initiatives, the University strengthens academic cooperation with institutions across South Africa, Africa and the rest of the world.

iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu Internalitasation Strategy

The Internationalisation Strategy focuses on six key areas:

1. Strategic Partnerships

Developing institutional partnerships with universities, research organisations, government institutions and industry partners.
2. International Mobility

Promoting participation of students and academic staff in international experiences such as exchanges, research collaboration and academic visits.
3. Recruitment and Support of International Students

Enhancing recruitment and providing services that support international students.
4. Internationalisation of the Curriculum

Integrating global perspectives into academic programmes and teaching practices.
5. International Research and Development Collaboration – Promoting collaborative research initiatives with international partners.
6. International Funding Opportunities

Exploring opportunities for international research funding and development programmers.

Below is a list of our ongoing partnerships

Walter Sisulu Partner	Focus Area
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, USA	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and staff development joint supervision of postgraduate students, research
Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College (HVTC), CHINA	Academic collaboration, student and staff exchange, research collaboration
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, KENYA	Research collaboration, staff and student exchange
Busitema University, UGANDA	Student and staff exchange. Sharing of knowledge on capacity building and operations. Curriculum exchange and development. Shared opportunities for research development
Kristiania University College, NORWAY	Research collaboration, staff and student exchange
University of Development Studies, GHANA	Rural development (community engagement), medical education including postgraduate education
University of Western Sydney, AUSTRALIA	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and development, joint supervision of postgraduate students. Learning and teaching, research and community engagement
University of Colorado, Denver, USA	Clinical Associate Programme
Mahatma Ghandi University, INDIA	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and development, joint supervision of postgraduate students. Learning and teaching & research
Lagos State University, NIGERIA	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and development, joint supervision of postgraduate students. Learning and teaching & research
University of Ibadan, NIGERIA	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and development, joint supervision of postgraduate students. Learning and teaching & research
Port Harcourt University, NIGERIA	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and development, joint supervision of postgraduate students. Learning and teaching, research and community engagement
University of Makerere, UGANDA	Research collaboration, co-supervision of postgraduate students, academic collaboration
Shanghai University of Electric Power, CHINA	Staff and student exchange; research; curriculum exchange. Establishment of Confucius Institute
Mendel University, CZECH REPUBLIC	Staff and student exchange, curriculum exchange and development, joint supervision of postgraduate students. Learning and teaching, research and community engagement
Training for Health Equity Network (THEnet)	Social Accountability
Winchester University, UK	Health Informatics
University of Illinois, USA	Teaching and Research (Health Sciences)
University College, LONDON	Teaching and Research (Health Sciences)
Foundation for the Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)	Health Professions Education and Research
ITECH, University of Washington	Technical Support on Programmatic Training Activities and Clinical Mentoring
Centre for Disease Control (CDC), USA	Development of Training Modules and Protocol
Coventry University, UK	Research Collaboration, Academic Collaboration
Korea Institute of Toxicology, KOREA	Research Collaboration

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