BIP: Internationalization for Society

This BIP focuses on the societal dimension of internationalization and the contribution of higher education institutions to the public good. It will explore how international strategies, partnerships, and mobility initiatives can strengthen social engagement, global citizenship, and community-oriented impact. Discussions will consider inclusive internationalization models and the ways HEIs can extend the benefits of global collaboration to society at large.

 

Please be aware that your home university may set a different application deadline depending on their internal selection process.

Registration dates 12 January 2026 17 April 2026
Course dates 22 June 2026 26 June 2026
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BIP: Internationalization for Society

Course Highlitghts

  • Internationalization in higher education
  • Trends and challenges of internationalization in higher education
  • Socially responsible international strategies
  • Ethics and power dynamics in global collaboration
  • Mobility programmes with social impact
  • Success map for COIL, BIP and virtual exchanges

Learning Outcomes

Following this course, participants will be able to:

  • Develop their understanding of Internationalization strategies
  • Reflect on their own practices and develop new actions plan regarding their internationalization strategies
  • Strengthen Communication and collaboration skills
  • Understand the role of internationalisation in higher education as a driver of societal benefit
  • Analyse and evaluate inclusive internationalisation strategies and models
  • Apply principles of social responsibility and ethics in the management of international initiatives

Physical Mobility

The physical mobility part will be held from 22 to 26 June 2026 in Nice, France.

  • Day 1 (22 June 2026)
    Morning: Welcome Address / Plenary talks
    Afternoon: Thematic roundtables/ Poster session
  • Day 2 (23 June 2026)
    Morning: Thematic roundtables
    Afternoon: Workshop
  • Day 3 (24 June 2026)
    Morning: Poster sessions
    Afternoon: Workshop
  • Day 4 (25 June 2026)
    Morning: Plenary talks / Workshop
    Afternoon: Workshop
  • Day 5 (26 June 2026)
    Morning: Closure session
    Afternoon: Cultural activities and network session

Virtual Component

The virtual component will be held from 04 to 21 June 2026.

The BIP starts with the online component, starting with a one-hour webinar which will take place the 4nd of June. Posteriorly, on the same date, participants will engage in a 2-hours self-paced MOOC hosted in Université Côte d’Azur’s Moodle. Participants need to previously register via the shared form and will receive instructions on how to log in to complete the MOOC.

The MOOC provides participants with an engaging introduction to internationalization in higher education.

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