About the International Student Mobility Initiative

Mission statement

• Encourage co-operation between educational institutions on a worldwide scale
• Increase awareness among students of opportunities in education abroad

The initiative supports collaboration between educational institutions by …

• promoting the development of joint study programs and partnerships;
• promoting student mobility between institutions;
• facilitating mutual recognition of study programs and qualifications;
• facilitating transferability and acceptance of credits.

Advantages for students

The most important motivation of students to go abroad and meet people from all over the world, all having a different cultural and historical background, are, among others:

• Personal development
• Learning other languages
• Learning about other cultures
• Cross-cultural experiences

Nowadays, it is a requirement for students to have the necessary skills and knowledge to compete in today’s global economy. Now more than ever, these skills can be learned during their studies by participating in an exchange program or by continuing studies abroad. In addition, studying abroad also shows your future employer that you are not afraid to go to a foreign country and that, above all, you can function within an international environment.