International Projects

Project results:

API online short module programmes:

• Towards a Green and Sustainable World, Sorbonne University, 5-9 July 2021

• Sociology of Elites: Case Studies and Methods, University of Warsaw, 30 September -1 October, 7-8, 14-15 October 2021

• Academic Writing: Making your readers care, understand, and remember, Charles University, 25, 29 October, 1, 5, 8 November 2021

• From Bench to Paper – Scientific Writing for Health and Life Sciences, Heidelberg University, 22-26 November 2021

• Protocol, Reviewing, Ownership and Publishing in Experimental Research – PROPER, Charles University, 6-9 December, 2021

• Hitchhiker‘s Guide to Test Development, Charles University, 1, 8, 15 December 2021

• Childbirth and the Pelvic Floor, Charles University, 1-2 March 2022

• „Conceive a coherent teaching” – resource for teaching created by Sorbonne University

ACA, What’s new in Brussels? Recent developments in European policies and programmes, Brussels, 24 January 2020, participation in the panel “European Universities Initiative: diverse models for the future programme”

NAFSA 2020 Annual Conference and Expo, 24-29 May 2020, online poster presentation on API “How to Support Internationalization Through Innovative Short Module Programmes”

Report on a comparative analysis of current practices in Erasmus Staff mobility at European Higher Education Institutions.

More information about the REALISE project „Realising the potential of the International mobility of staff in higher education”.

Founded in 1816, the University of Warsaw (UW) is the largest university in Poland and the country's leading research center. gher education institution that is research-oriented and mobility-friendly. From its inception, UW has played a significant role in the intellectual, political, economic, social, and cultural life of Poland and is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Central Europe.

The UW community comprised 7,300 staff members, 45,430 undergraduate and master's students and 3,040 doctoral candidates, (including a total of 4,800 international students) and 3,000 postgraduate students. The university has 21 faculties and 30 scientific and educational units, where studies and research are conducted in the fields of humanities, social sciences, exact sciences, and natural sciences.

UW actively participates in European Union educational programmes, including the Erasmus programme since 1998. During the project implementation, UW collaborated with 422 universities under 1,279 Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements and 158 other organisations. A total of at least 2,552 mobilities were carried out (excluding STT and SMP arrivals), including 1,569 departures of students and staff and 983 arrivals (including 832 students for studies and 151 teachers for teaching purposes). 985 UW students went abroad for studies, 191 students and graduates for internships; 241 times academic teachers conducted classes at foreign universities, 152 staff members were sent for training. 113 students received higher scholarships due to disability (8) or eligibility for a social scholarship (105).

The project objectives were fully achieved. The quality of research and education and innovation were the main criteria for selecting partner universities and establishing or continuing partnerships, ensuring added value for all parties. Collaboration with strategic partners was aimed at long-term cooperation, particularly supporting mobility, and undertaking various joint initiatives in education and scientific research. Student and staff mobility contributed to gaining international experience and improving professional, linguistic, and intercultural competencies. Both mobility and institutional cooperation within the project also contributed to increasing the internationalisation of the University and enhancing its visibility on the global stage.

In September 2018, the University of Warsaw submitted the final report for the two-year project "Erasmus – Educational Mobility with Partner Countries" KA107/2016, coordinated by the International Relations Office.

The main objectives of the project included increasing student and staff mobility, enabling participants to gain international experience and enhance their professional, linguistic, and intercultural competencies, strengthening cooperation with foreign universities, improving the quality of education and research, increasing the internationalisation of UW, enhancing recognition and brand-building abroad.

The university collaborated with 25 universities from 16 countries under Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements. A total of 94 mobilities were carried out, including 32 incoming students, 4 outgoing students for studies, 19 incoming and 17 outgoing academic teachers for teaching, 16 incoming and 6 outgoing staff members for training (sixteen project participants completed training at the International Relations Office at UW).

Fields of education, teaching, and training included economics, law, international relations, linguistics, management, sociology, pedagogy, Japanese studies, Polish studies, geography, mathematics, and oriental studies. The participants' interests in academic disciplines were broad and diverse.

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On September 14, 2018, the University of Warsaw submitted the final report on the implementation of the European Commission project Erasmus Mundus A2 SIGMA Agile: "Critical Skills Learning for Innovation, Sustainable Growth, Mobility and EmployAbility in the Multicultural Environment of the Western Balkans."

The partnership consisted of 20 universities from the Western Balkans and the European Union, with UW serving as the coordinator. A total of 169 scholarships were awarded to students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and staff from Balkan and EU universities. The project budget amounted to €2,999,275.00.

More details about the partners, objectives, and project results can be found here.
Information on the achieved results is also available on the project website.

Testimonials from EMA2 SIGMA Agile alumni

In September of this year, the University of Warsaw (IRO) submitted the final report for the coordinated project Erasmus Mundus Action 2 SALAM 2.

The project was intended for students and staff from 16 partner universities (7 from EU countries and 3 each from Iran, Iraq, and Yemen). A total of 103 participants—students, doctoral candidates, academic teachers, and administrative staff—received SALAM 2 scholarships.

Under the awarded scholarships, students and doctoral candidates could pursue full second- or third-cycle studies or participate in student exchanges at all levels of study at partner universities; staff members from participating institutions could undertake six-month research internships, as well as one-month training or study visits.

More information about the SALAM 2 project is available on the website www.salam.uw.edu.pl

Founded in 1816, the University of Warsaw (UW) is the largest university in Poland and the country's leading research center. Since its inception, the university has played a significant role in the intellectual, political, and cultural life of the country and is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Central Europe. The academic community of UW consists of 7,200 staff members, 44,400 undergraduate and master's students, 3,200 doctoral candidates, including 4,400 international students, and 3,000 postgraduate students. The university has 21 faculties and 30 scientific and educational units, where studies and research are conducted in the fields of humanities, social sciences, exact sciences, and natural sciences. UW has actively participated in European Union educational programmes, including Erasmus, since 1998.

The main objectives of the "Erasmus – Educational Mobility 2015/2016" project were to increase student and staff mobility; enable them to gain international experience and enhance their professional, linguistic, and intercultural competencies; intensify cooperation with foreign universities; improve the quality of education and research; increase the university's internationalization, and enhance its visibility on the global stage.

During the project implementation, UW collaborated with 420 universities under 1,100 Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements. A total of at least 2,815 mobilities were carried out, including 1,835 departures of students and staff and 980 arrivals (including 843 students for studies and 137 teachers for teaching purposes). 1,113 UW students went abroad for studies, 296 students and graduates for internships; 263 academic teachers conducted classes at foreign universities, 163 staff members were sent for training. 95 students received higher scholarships due to disability (8) or eligibility for a social scholarship (87).

The project objectives were fully achieved. The quality of research and education and innovation were the main criteria for selecting partner universities and establishing partnerships, ensuring added value for all parties. Collaboration with strategic partners was aimed at long-term cooperation, particularly supporting mobility, as well as undertaking joint initiatives in education and scientific research.

On September 9, 2016, the University of Warsaw submitted the financial and substantive report on the implementation of the EMA2 SALAM project. A brief description of the project, as well as its objectives and results, are presented below.

Project type: Erasmus Mundus Action 2

Project duration: 48 months

Grant amount: €3,055,775

Project countries: Iran, Iraq, Yemen

Partner universities: Universities from EU countries – University of Warsaw (project coordinator), University of Algarve (Portugal), University of Deusto (Spain), University of Twente – ITC (Netherlands), University of Göttingen (Germany), University of Lille 1 (France), University of Lund (Sweden); Universities from Iraq – University of Baghdad, Salahaddin University in Erbil, University of Duhok; Universities from Iran – Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Islamic Azad University (Science and Research Branch), Khajeh Nasir Toosi University of Technology (KNTU), Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, University of Tehran; Universities from Yemen – University of Sana'a, University of Ibb.

Associated partners: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Polish Humanitarian Action (PAH)

During the project, 116 scholarship recipients from Iran, Iraq, and Yemen visited universities in EU countries to pursue undergraduate, master's, and doctoral studies, as well as research and training - postdoctoral researchers (level Post-doc) and academic and administrative staff (level staff).

Among these participants, 57 took part in student exchanges at EU universities, while 36 completed full master's or doctoral programs.

Project objectives:

The goal of the SALAM project was to ensure continuity of cooperation between partner universities initiated during previous EMA2 projects for the region (LOT7, 8, 9 – Iraq, Iran, Yemen, and EMIIY), coordinated successively by the University of Twente – ITC and the University of Lund. The SALAM project also aimed to continuously promote European higher education and student and staff mobility, whose participation in the project (studies, teaching, research, and/or management) and experience gained during stays at partner universities contributed to personal development, improved international cooperation, and the development of third countries. The SALAM project sought to strengthen existing cooperation among partners involved in previous projects and establish new collaborations with additional universities. Additionally, the SALAM project contributed to enhancing the potential of students and university staff in the labor market as well as improving their intercultural competencies. The project aimed to ensure the sustainable development of higher education in Iran, Iraq, and Yemen, as well as to increase the internationalisation of European universities. Beyond the general objectives of EMA2 projects, the SALAM project responded to the needs of third countries in providing education and development opportunities with a European dimension. The project also aimed to enable students and university staff from Europe to familiarize themselves with the cultures and achievements of third countries. All of these objectives were intended to consolidate cooperation between the EU and Iran, Iraq, and Yemen through academic activities, the creation of centers of excellence, contributions to the sustainable development of higher education in third countries, and increased visibility of European higher education.

Project results:

• Enhancing the qualifications of project participants – added value for Iran, Iraq, and Yemen. Acquiring cultural competencies, skills, knowledge, and experience through individualized study, research, and training programmes at European partner universities.
• Promoting student and staff mobility, with particular attention to individuals in difficult situations (e.g., refugees, displaced persons).

Through close cooperation with partners from Iraq and Yemen, as well as the involvement of graduates from previous EMA2 projects for Iran, Iraq, and Yemen, EU representations, UNHCR, and non-governmental organizations, the SALAM project reached many students and university staff. Intensive online promotion also contributed to this outreach.

• Developing human capital in Iran, Iraq, and Yemen while maintaining equal opportunity policies.

The implementation of previous EMA2 projects ensured that all partners involved in the project adhered to principles of equal treatment. These principles were explicitly emphasized during the implementation phase of the SALAM project, including ensuring equal online access to project information for both scholarship recipients (website) and administrators (database used in the candidate selection process). The consortium formed by SALAM partner universities made every effort to ensure equal participation of women and men in the project through extensive direct and online promotion, a comprehensive description of the realities of EU countries participating in the project, and information on the principles of equal treatment.

The SALAM project also promoted the Bologna Process, European higher education, its standards, and values, and contributed directly to the development of higher education in third countries and indirectly to regional development. SALAM project beneficiaries acquired new knowledge, skills, and competencies, including cultural competencies. Particular emphasis was placed on mobility at the master's, doctoral, and postdoctoral levels, as graduates of these programs are best positioned to contribute to the development of third countries through knowledge transfer, new skills, experience, and awareness of the need for internationalisation, applying these in social, professional, and personal dimensions. These participants are better prepared to conduct research, develop professional careers, contribute to various market sectors, initiate activities in higher education, science, business, government, and non-governmental institutions.

On September 9, 2016, the University of Warsaw submitted the final report on the implementation of the European Commission project Erasmus Mundus A2 SIGMA: "Critical Skills Learning for Innovation, Sustainable Growth, Mobility and EmployAbility in the Multicultural Environment of the Western Balkans."

The partnership consisted of 19 universities from the Western Balkans and the European Union, with UW serving as the coordinator. A total of 260 scholarships were awarded to students, doctoral candidates, researchers, and staff from Balkan and EU universities. The project budget amounted to €3,863,657. More details about the partners, objectives, and project results can be found here.

On July 29, 2016, the University of Warsaw submitted the financial and substantive report for the Erasmus – Educational Mobility 2014/2015 project. Below is a description of the project and its results.

„Founded in 1816, the University of Warsaw (UW) is the largest university and a leader in education and research in Poland. Since its inception, the university has played a significant role in the intellectual, political, and cultural life of the country and is a recognized academic center in Central Europe. Each year, the university educates 45,000 undergraduate and master's students, 3,200 doctoral candidates, and 3,800 postgraduate students. A total of 3,600 academic teachers conduct courses and research in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, as well as numerous interdisciplinary areas combining knowledge from various scientific disciplines. The university actively participates in European Union educational programmes, including Erasmus, since 1998.

The main objectives of the "Erasmus – Educational Mobility 2014/2015" project were to increase student and staff mobility; enable them to gain international experience and enhance their professional, linguistic, and intercultural competencies; intensify cooperation with foreign universities, improve the quality of education and research, increase the university's internationalisation, and enhance its visibility on the global stage.

During the project, UW collaborated with 420 universities under 1,100 Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreements. A total of at least 2,697 mobilities were carried out, including 1,855 departures of students and staff (286 more than stipulated in the financial agreement) and 842 arrivals (including 726 students for studies and 116 teachers for teaching purposes). 1,128 UW students went abroad for studies, 362 students and graduates for internships, 224 academic teachers conducted classes at foreign universities, and 141 staff members were sent for training. 98 students received increased scholarships due to disability or eligibility for a social scholarship.

The project objectives were fully achieved. The quality of research and education and innovation were the main criteria for selecting partner universities and establishing partnerships, ensuring added value for all parties. Relations with strategic partners were aimed at long-term cooperation, particularly supporting mobility, as well as undertaking joint initiatives, education, and projects.”