VEVU ERASMUS+ 2023-KA171

MOBILITY PROJECT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENTS AND STAFF

 

ERASMUS+ 2023-1-HR01-KA171-HED-1322070

Programme: Erasmus+ – founded by the European Union

Key Action: Learning Mobility of Individuals

Action Type: Mobility of higher education students and staff supported by external policy funds (KA171-HED)

Project duration: 01.08.2023.-31.07.2025.

Project Budget: max 123480,00 EUR

 

Partner HEI:

Albania:

E10212616 Barleti University

E10219583 University College “Beder”

E10178743 Universiteti i mjekesise Tirane

E10145129 University of New York Tirana

Bosnia And Herzegovina:

E10126576 Sveučilište/Univerzitet “Vitez” Vitez,

E10111661 Sveučilište Hercegovina

E10074364 Visoka skola “CEPS – Centar za poslovne studije” Kiseljak

E10294316 Visokoskolska ustanova Visoka skola za finasije i racunovodstvo FINra

E10184790 University of Mostar

E10211899 University of Tuzla

Georgia: 

E10156080 Georgian Institute of Public Affair Foundation

E10103811 Kutaisi university

Ukraine:

E10211601 Kiev national university of technologies and design

E10213899 Odessa state agrarian university Ukraine

E10178487 National aviation university

PROJECT ACTIVITIES

29 Staff mobility for training and teaching.

36 Students mobility for study and teaching.

International Erasmus+ staff Week

Project management and disemination activities:

Ka171 – Project proposal hodogram 2023.

Project VEVU 2023-KA171 Dissemination Implementation Report

PROJECT OUTCOMES: 

The project achieved 65 mobilities between 14 HEIs from Region 1 (Albania, BiH) and Region 2 (Georgia, Ukraine). Implemented were 12 long-term SMS study mobilities (BiH, HR, GE, UA), 17 short-term incoming SMS–BIP (BiH, Albania) addressing low interest in incoming long-term SMS, and 7 traineeships (2 outgoing to BiH, 2 incoming from Albania, 3 from Georgia). The first SMS mobility from Georgia to VEVU’s Administrative Department and the first outgoing SMS to Albania were realized. Of 30 staff mobilities, 10 STT (8 incoming training, 2 outgoing job shadowing) and 19 STA (9 incoming combined teaching/training from both regions, 1 incoming job shadowing, 9 outgoing to Region 1) were completed. Financial support was fully used for outgoing students; in Region 1 incoming it remained unused despite strong communication, while in Region 2 it was maximally utilized. Established internal procedures, KA171 MONITORING tools and VEVU’s communication package ensured project management and budget monitoring, enabling impact despite challenges, as confirmed by results.

With this outcomes the project significantly strengthened the internationalisation capacities of all participating institutions. It enabled diversification of mobility flows, continuity in developing internationalisation across institutions, and expansion of opportunities for students and staff, ensuring greater accessibility and inclusiveness, particularly for participants with fewer opportunities (44% of students involved). Staff mobilities and joint activities such as International Staff Weeks enhanced professional competences, supported knowledge and experience sharing, and reinforced long-term cooperation. The overall impact is reflected in stronger international visibility, internationalisation at home, improved quality and sustainability of institutional cooperation, and strengthened capacities for further development of internationalisation strategies. These outcomes contribute to the strategic goals of 14 higher education institutions in 5 countries, and in particular to fulfilling the ERASMUS POLICY STATEMENT 2021–2027 of the applicant institution, aligned with EHEA trends.

 

PROJECT IMPACTS  

📚 Participants – Students

• 44% students with fewer opportunities gained international experience, developed language & intercultural competences, and increased employability through study experiences and traineeships.

• Mobility was made more inclusive and accessible.

👩‍🏫 Participants – Staff

• Teaching and administrative staff enhanced professional skills via training, teaching activities, job shadowing, and International Staff Weeks.

• Resulted in knowledge exchange, joint teaching modules, and stronger collaborative networks.

🏛️ Institutions & Organisations

• Strengthened internationalisation capacities and developed sustainable mobility procedures.

• Ensured continuity of internationalisation via diversified mobility types (SMS, BIP, traineeships, staff training), including first mobilities from Georgia and Albania.

• Encouraged curriculum modernisation, English-taught courses, and joint interdisciplinary modules, supporting Erasmus Policy Statement 2021–2027 and EHEA trends.

• Enhanced international visibility, competitiveness, and capacity for strategic planning in internationalisation.

🏘️ Local Impact
Incoming mobilities and staff activities contributed to the internationalisation of communities through greater interaction of foreign students and staff with the local environment.
Promoted intercultural dialogue and the dissemination of European values.

🌐 Regional & National Impact

Region 1 – Western Balkans (Albania & Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Significant increase in incoming mobilities (in BiH even 350% above planned).
Contributed to internationalisation at home and better integration into European education flows.

Region 2 – Georgia & Ukraine
First mobilities with Georgia were successfully implemented.
Mobilities with Ukraine, despite challenges, exceeded planned targets.
Notably, all 8 incoming Ukrainian students had fewer opportunities, demonstrating enhanced inclusion.

National Impact
Strengthened academic networks.
Improved quality of international cooperation.
Increased visibility and recognition of partner institutions in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership regions.

🌎 Global Impact
The project contributed to the wider European Higher Education Area by fostering international partnerships and sharing good practices beyond partner countries.
Enhanced global cooperation through networking, knowledge exchange, and collaborative research initiatives.
Promoted European values, inclusivity, and innovation in higher education on a broader international scale.
Strengthened the participating institutions’ capacities to engage in future international projects and global academic collaborations.

Mobility participants’ evaluation

VEVU ERASMUS+ 2023-KA171  project impacts -hr