Partnerships

Global Engagement and Partnerships

TMU maintains a dynamic and diverse network of international partners across higher education.

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At Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), we believe that international collaboration is central to advancing inclusive, impactful, and innovative education and research. Our global engagement strategy is grounded in partnership, reciprocity, and shared values and aimed at creating opportunities that benefit communities locally and globally.

Whether you are a prospective institutional partner, an international agent, or a faculty or staff member at TMU, we invite you to explore how we can build meaningful collaborations together.

200+ global partnerships in 50+ countries

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Our Global Partnerships

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Transnational Education

Faculty & Staff Engagement

Global Opportunities & Funding

Hosting a Scholar

Establishing a Partnership

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) maintains a dynamic network of international partners across higher education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. We welcome collaborations that range from delegation visits and leadership exchanges to strategic opportunities, transnational activities such as joint programs and pathways, and bespoke programs tailored to partner needs.

If you are interested in exploring a partnership, planning a visit, or co-developing new initiatives, our team would be pleased to connect and guide you through the next steps.

Transnational Education

Articulation Pathways

Partner institutions empower students to travel to TMU in Toronto for part of their degree. Students graduate with a dual degree.

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Joint Initiatives

In collaboration with TMU, partner institutions deliver TMU programs in a dynamic learning environment. Students graduate with a dual degree.

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Global Program Delivery

Partner institutions deliver TMU programs on their home campus. Students graduate with a Canadian degree from TMU.

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Benefits of Transnational Education

The benefits can be transformative for partner institutions, from expanding their program offerings to deepening their global partnerships.

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Faculty and Staff Engagement

Establishing Institutional Partnerships

International Travel Risk Management

Global Opportunities and Funding

Hosting International Visiting Researchers

Global Engagement for TMU Faculty and Staff

TMU is committed to empowering our faculty and staff to build impactful global connections. Whether you’re initiating a new international collaboration, hosting a visiting scholar or researcher, or seeking global funding and opportunities, our team is here to support you.

For tailored support and to start planning your global engagement, please contact our team at global.partnerships@torontomu.ca.

TMU is committed to empowering our faculty and staff to build impactful global connections. Whether you’re initiating a new international collaboration, hosting a visiting scholar or researcher, or seeking global funding and opportunities, our team is here to support you.