• England
• Scotland
• Ireland
• USA
• Canada
• Australia
• New Zealand

Japan
Mainland China
Korea
Taiwan

For Universities

The SAF concept is firmly based on the value of universities working together in multilateral networks to share resources and know-how and develop the specialized knowledge and skills necessary for study abroad to be part of their internationalization process. An important objective is to enable university partners to effectively and professionally respond to increased demand for study abroad opportunities by their students. Often this involves serving students for whom there are insufficient places in bilateral exchange programs.

The SAF works as a network of universities. Its development is guided by an International Advisory Council (IAC) on which each member university is represented. There are also plans to establish National Advisory Councils in each of the countries where the SAF works. The SAF places high value on member institutions guiding the Foundation’s development.

Universities are encouraged to see membership in the SAF network as complementing other arrangements they have to encourage and facilitate international student mobility. For some universities the opportunity provided through SAF membership will be central to their internationalization and student mobility plans; for others membership will supplement well-developed and long-standing programs.

The SAF uses all of its resources and income as well as grants and benefits it receives from other foundations and organizations to develop the Foundation and strengthen the network. The SAF administers competitive scholarship programs for network members and provides know-how, networking and professional development opportunities to staff of member universities.

The SAF encourages member universities to transfer course credit awarded to students completing courses at other member institutions. This can be directly or where appropriate using the European Credit Transfer Scheme and the UMAP Credit Transfer Scheme

In all of the countries where it works the SAF has local offices to serve students and their universities.  Our experienced staff in Seoul and Tokyo are prepared to counsel students on program choice, application preparation, standardized testing, visa regulations, student insurance, travel options, etc.

For Further Information

Universities interested in learning more about working with the SAF are encouraged to contact us.  We shall be pleased to send you further information concerning the SAF including the following documents:  SAF Services for Students in Japan; SAF Student Services for Students in Korea; SAF Services for Students in Taiwan; Briefing Notes for Japanese Universities; Briefing Notes for Korean Universities; Briefing Notes for Universities in Taiwan.  These documents contain comprehensive information on SAF student services and the way in which the SAF works with universities.