Global U8 Consortium Explained

Global U8 Consortium

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Abbreviation:

GU8

Purpose:

To meet a growing demand for cross-cultural education, enhanced interdisciplinary research & strengthening global co-operation among university administration functions

Membership:

8 Universities

Leader Title:

Module:

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S:	全球八校联盟
T:	全球八校聯盟
P:	Quánqiú Baxiào Liánméng
Order:	st

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 member institutions

Institution	Country
Xiamen University
Universiti Malaysia Perlis
University of Hull
Inha University
University of Le Havre
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
University of Fortaleza

Notes and References

Web site: About. Global U8 Consortium. 23 February 2020.
Web site: Home. Global U8 Consortium. 23 February 2020.