For students: the possibility to participate in a unique, international educational program, and to move from a monocultural to a global perspective; the opportunity to establish international relationships, both personal and educational; the chance to live in the center of Europe with all of the travel and cultural benefits that attend the location; an informal and relaxed atmosphere with small class sizes.

For faculty: all of the above, plus the opportunity of developing long-term, collaborative research projects with international colleagues.  In addition, this teaching opportunity is particularly appropriate for faculty already on sabbatical leave.

For participating institutions: the enhancement of your university’s international presence and prestige; a focus for the recruitment of motivated, intellectually driven students; further opportunities for the establishment of bi-lateral links; opportunities for staff development and external funding.