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Conference on European-Asian cooperation

On 26 February 2013 the ASEMUNDUS project consortium will hold its final conference in Berlin. The goal of this European project is to enhance higher education cooperation between the EU and Asia.

Dutch institutions still interested in development programmes

A recent Nuffic study shows that development cooperation is no longer a priority in most higher education institutions’ central policy. Instead, any involvement in development cooperation has become part of their general internationalisation policies. However, there is still considerable interest in development cooperation within the institutions and especially among students.

Nuffic launches update of MINT tool

Nuffic’s MINT tool has been updated based on recent developments in internationalisation as well as feedback from users. The MINT tool aims to support higher education institutions by providing them with a complete overview of their internationalisation policy, activities and facilities.

Netherlands stand-out performer of Times Higher Education ranking

The Netherlands, Germany and Belgium have emerged as strong performers in Europe in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012-13, published last night.

A reference guide on joint degrees

Joint degrees are high on the internationalisation agenda in the European Higher Education Area and a lot has been published over the last years about setting up and managing joint degrees. A new project coordinated by Nuffic aims to provide clarity by developing a reference guide on joint degrees.

Tools for benchmarking internationalisation

A comprehensive set of indicators to help higher education institutions profile and self-assess their degree of internationalisation, that is the main outcome of the European project Indicators for Mapping and Profiling internationalisation (IMPI).

New handbook of international higher education

This summer the SAGE Handbook of International Higher Education was published. The handbook, which Nuffic experts have contributed to, offers new strategies for further development and expansion of internationalisation in higher education.

New statistics international mobility in Dutch higher education

The latest mobility statistics in Dutch higher education, published by Nuffic in August, show that the number of international students studying in the Netherlands continues to grow. ‘’ ‘Mapping Mobility 2012’ shows that the number of Dutch students studying abroad is also on the rise.

ACA Annual Conference 2012

Internationalisation is becoming more and more mainstream and diverse in higher education. It is something that any self-respecting higher education institution sees as a fundamental aspect of its organisation. That was the overall message at the ACA Annual Conference in Helsinki.

Measuring Internationalisation

Higher education institutions worldwide are increasingly interested in measuring internationalisation. What are the results of internationalisation activities, what are the aims of internationalisation and how can meaningful output be measured? Two tools that Nuffic and her partners offer to give insight in these questions are presented at various international seminars this spring.

Join ACA events on internationalisation

Did you know that the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) organises interesting events on current themes relating to internationalisation of higher education?

Mobility policies of Erasmus countries compared

A new report by the Academic Cooperation Association (ACA) shows there are important similarities between the 32 Erasmus countries in their policies on student mobility.

Assessing outcomes and impact of internationalisation

Benchmarking in internationalisation seems to have an increased value if preceded by self-evaluation. External guidance helps institutions to learn how to prepare, execute and analyse benchmarking and look at different internationalisation approaches. These are some of the main conclusions of the final workshop of the IMPI project.

Standards in international recognition of qualifications

Standards and guidelines on all aspects of the international recognition of qualifications. These are the main results of the European Area of Recognition project (EAR) in which Nuffic has had a leading role. A practical manual containing the standards and guidelines is now available.

Competing for the brightest minds?

Dutch policy-makers and higher education institutions need to be aware of policy developments in other countries, so they can formulate better recruitment strategies and attract the right kinds of foreign students. A new Nuffic report provides an up-to-date overview of international student recruitment policies.

Online tool for measuring internationalisation

Nuffic offers a free online tool called ‘MINT’ that helps higher education institutions to map their internationalisation efforts. It allows users to get a better insight into the results of their internationalisation activities. It also supports comparing with peers and benchmarking. MINT helps institutions to make strategic choices.

New Nuffic report on international student recruitment policies

Nuffic has published a report that provides an overview of national-level policies on international student recruitment in 11 countries: the Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and China.