"The strategy of our global academic institution is being revealed"
Free University Secures Unprecedented Erasmus+ Funding
The Free University, a recognised international network university, has made a significant stride in expanding its global reach and opportunities, thanks to the Erasmus+ worldwide program. This program, which operates in 39 countries and partners with 80 universities, provides funding for scholarships, travel grants, and collaboration within European University Alliances.
In an interview conducted within the Free University, Stefanie Ritter, coordinator of the Erasmus+ worldwide program, and Herbert Grieshop, head of the International Department, discussed the impact of this funding on the institution.
With the Erasmus+ program, students and employees of the Free University can now study or work at partner universities, with funding to cover travel and living costs, as well as accommodation during their stay. This not only broadens the horizons of the university's students but also strengthens its research and education landscapes.
The Erasmus+ worldwide program's expansion and budget increase, up to nearly €41 billion, signal enhanced opportunities for institutions like the Free University to engage globally. The program aims to associate third countries fully or partly with the programme, enriching the Free University's global partnerships and network potential.
The Free University has demonstrated its ability to leverage its experience and expertise through the Erasmus+ worldwide program. The funding secured by the university is of a significant magnitude, unprecedented among other universities, according to Herbert Grieshop. This funding supports research frameworks and human resource strategies that align with the Free University’s goal of strengthening research quality and internationalization.
Moreover, the Free University can leverage its Erasmus+ participation within Alliances of European Universities, fostering deeper cross-border collaboration and academic innovation. While no search result explicitly details programs exclusively at the Free University, these overarching Erasmus+ developments and funding enhancements benefit it substantially by increasing resources and international opportunities.
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The Erasmus+ program's funding enables students and employees of the Free University to pursue education and self-development opportunities at partner universities, with financial support for travel, living costs, and accommodation. The significant funding secured by the Free University, according to Herbert Grieshop, is intended to strengthen research quality and internationalization at the institution.
