Global U8 Consortium
| 全球八校联盟 (Chinese) | |
| Abbreviation | GU8 |
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| Formation | 2004 |
| Purpose | To meet a growing demand for cross-cultural education, enhanced interdisciplinary research & strengthening global co-operation among university administration functions |
| Headquarters | China |
| Location | |
Membership | 8 universities |
| Website | guc8 |
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| Simplified Chinese | 全球八校联盟 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 全球八校聯盟 | ||||||
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The Global U8 Consortium, abbreviated as GU8, is the organizational body that includes 8 universities from United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, South Korea, France, Germany, Brazil & Israel. It is a unique model of global collaboration between prestigious higher education institutions located in coastal cities.[1]
GU8 Consortium focuses on three main areas:[2]
- Developing a joint education system, which may feature complementary curricula, distance learning (such as internet-based e-classes), credit transfers and joint degrees.
- Conducting joint programmes of research and innovation.
- Building administrative capacity.
List of institutions[]
| Institution | Country |
|---|---|
| Xiamen University | China |
| Universiti Malaysia Perlis | Malaysia |
| University of Hull | United Kingdom |
| Inha University | South Korea |
| University of Le Havre | France |
| Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg | Germany |
| University of Fortaleza | Brazil |
| University of Haifa | Israel |
References[]
Categories:
- Professional associations based in China
- 2004 establishments in China