"International University's grand plan unfolds"
The Free University recently secured a substantial grant from the Erasmus+ program, marking a significant milestone in its internationalisation efforts. Herbert Grieshop, the head of the International Department at the Free University, considered the secured grant a significant achievement.
The new funding is primarily directed towards scholarships at the Free University, enabling students and staff to spend time abroad at 80 partner universities in 39 countries. Stefanie Ritter, the coordinator of the Erasmus+ program in the International Department at the Free University, discussed the impact of the new funding on the university.
According to Grieshop, the new funding is a validation of the Free University's approach to international networking. The size of the grant suggests the success of the Free University's strategy as an international network university. The grant will foster global learning, intercultural competence, and integrated curricula development.
The Erasmus+ program, operating within the Free University's International Department, provides substantial funding for student and staff mobility across Europe and beyond. The 2021–2027 Erasmus+ budget of 1.2 billion EUR underpins initiatives like the European Universities alliances, which aim to create integrated curricula and joint degrees across institutions. This grant makes it feasible to invest in global learning strategies and student support systems that improve retention and employment outcomes.
The large Erasmus+ grant serves as a catalyst for the Free University's international strategy, improving educational quality and inclusiveness, strengthening global networks, and fostering faculty and student global competencies. These factors contribute to the university’s competitive positioning and societal impact.
For students, the Erasmus+ grant also represents enhanced access to fully or partially funded opportunities that include tuition, living, and travel expenses, increasing educational and professional prospects through exposure to diverse academic cultures.
The new funding does not appear to be directed towards any specific scholarship or university partnership, but rather towards the overall Erasmus+ program within the Free University. The funding is part of the Erasmus+ program, a worldwide initiative that provides opportunities for students and staff to study at universities across the globe.
In conclusion, the large Erasmus+ grant is set to open up significant opportunities for internationalisation, expanded student mobility, and enhanced academic collaboration at the Free University. The grant will foster a more global outlook among students and faculty, contributing to the university's reputation and competitive edge in the higher education landscape.
The Erasmus+ grant will foster global learning, intercultural competence, and integrated curricula development, aligning with the education-and-self-developmentScholarships at the Free University, enabled by the new funding, will allow students and staff to spend time abroad at partner universities, promoting internationalisation and self-development.
