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SMWU and UBC Explore Academic Exchange Rooted in Women's Empowerment and Global Education NEWS

SMWU and UBC Explore Academic Exchange Rooted in Women's Empowerment and Global Education

Sookmyung Women's University is moving to establish a student exchange program with the University of British Columbia (UBC), one of Canada's leading global universities, as part of its efforts to expand international education partnerships. President Si-yeun Moon visited UBC in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, July 24, where she met with UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon and the two leaders agreed to pursue a student exchange agreement. The two universities plan to hold further working-level discussions to finalize the details of the exchange program and related academic and research collaboration. (From left) UBC President Benoit-Antoine Bacon, Canadian Senator Yonah Martin, and SMWU President Si-yeun Moon. The meeting also included Senator Yonah Martin, Canada's only Korean-Canadian senator and chair of the World Korean Political Leaders' Assembly, who underscored the importance of cultural and educational exchange between the two countries. During the meeting, President Moon introduced the research capabilities of the Women's Health Research Institute and the Asian Women's Institute, along with Sookmyung's STEM programs tailored for female students and the Korean studies and culture curriculum offered by the Hallyu International College. UBC officials expressed strong interest in facilitating exchange opportunities for students interested in Korean popular culture, as well as potential collaboration linked to women-focused STEM education programs. UBC, home to approximately 60,000 undergraduate and graduate students, maintains a highly international academic environment, with international students making up 27 percent of its total enrollment. The university ranked 45th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, earning particularly strong marks in Social Sciences and Management (18th), Natural Sciences (22nd), and Engineering (29th). Once the agreement is formally signed, UBC will become the highest-ranked partner university in Sookmyung's global network, according to the QS World University Rankings. "As we celebrate our 120th anniversary, SMWU is focused on expanding strategic partnerships with leading universities around the world to broaden global education opportunities for our students," the university said. "This visit to UBC reflects our continued commitment to strengthening our network of partnerships with prestigious institutions abroad and providing students with richer international experiences." SDG 4 · Quality Education SDG 17 · Partnerships for the Goals SDGs at Sookmyung ↗

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