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Universitatea de Vest din Timișoara (UVT) / West University of Timişoara (WUT) is the main higher education institution and research pole in Western Romania. Its community comprises roughly 16000 students and over 700 academic staff. It is a comprehensive university in character and includes 11 faculties with their respective departments, as well as a Department of Teacher Training. The faculties functioning within the framework of UVT offer nationally accredited study programmes at Bachelor, Master and PhD level in the following subject areas: Arts and Design; Chemistry, Biology, Geography; Economics and Business Administration; Law; Letters, History and Theology; Mathematics and Computer Science; Music and Theater; Physical Education and Sports; Physics; Political Sciences, Philosophy and Communication Sciences; Sociology and Psychology. The university’s strong focus on quality within an increasingly international and globalized academic world is endorsed by UVT’s affiliation to various regional, European and international higher education associations, as well as its’ position in rakings worldwide (for example, QS World University Rankings Top 701+ and QS Rankings by Subject Top 150 in the field of Modern Languages, in 2015). West University of Timisoara offers students the opportunity to combine theoretical and practical knowledge, in a multi- and inter-disciplinary environment, preparing them to enter a globalized labor market. With more than 5% of the student body being international, the university is intensively involved in processes of internationalization with our faculties offering study programmes in foreign languages (English, German, or French) at Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
The university’s strong focus on quality within an increasingly international and globalized academic world is endorsed by UVT’s afilliation to the European Association of Universities (EUA) and the International Association of Universities (IAU), as well as many other international bodies and associations (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, European Association for International Education, European Association of Erasmus Coordinators, etc). On a yearly basis, West University of Timisoara implements over 100 research projects, out of which around 25% have an international dimension.
West University of Timişoara is, thus, a comprehensive university fostering a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach to higher education and research, with a clear focus towards the internationalization. The university has over 350 bilateral agreements fostering exchanges in the Erasmus+ and EEA Grants programme and over 100 other bilateral agreements with higher education institutions worldwide. In 2015-2016, West University of Timisoara has over 270 outgoing students (studies and placement) pursuing a mobility abroad, as well as over 120 incoming mobility students. Also, 570 international students pursue a full degree programme (Bachelor, Masters and Phd). West University of Timisoara also hosts 15 study programmes taught in a foreign language (English, French and German) with around 15 full-time foreign lecturers and over 40 incoming short term teaching mobilities, yearly. With an estimated increase of 30% in international students numbers for the next academic year, our university is committed to supporting the personal and profesional development of students in an increasingly internationalized academic world. Highly focused on the internationalization of curricula, West University of Timisoara is more and more oriented towards opportunities for graduates’ absorbtion within an increasingly globalized labour market.
The university is part of a very multicultural and dynamic city that offers various options for work and leisure. Timişoara is not only a cosmopolitan city highly connected to the rest of Europe, but also the city with the highest internet speed in the world. Studying here, however, can benefit our students in other ways, too. For example, by opening up other possibilities for international study and travel. More than 400 bilateral agreements with partners worldwide offer our students the paid opportunity to study or work abroad as part of their curricula. Moreover, the university benefits from a modern and fully-equipped library, as well as language and culture centers (Chinese, Portuguese, French, German, Austrian, Italian, Spanish, etc). Last, but not least, the student campus is located in the heart of the city and is in itself an attraction, with various opportunities for leisure and living.
The university’s strong focus on quality within an increasingly international and globalized academic world is endorsed by UVT’s afilliation to the European Association of Universities (EUA) and the International Association of Universities (IAU), as well as many other international bodies and associations (Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, European Association for International Education, European Association of Erasmus Coordinators, etc). On a yearly basis, West University of Timisoara implements over 100 research projects, out of which around 25% have an international dimension.
West University of Timişoara is, thus, a comprehensive university fostering a multi- and inter-disciplinary approach to higher education and research, with a clear focus towards the internationalization. The university has over 350 bilateral agreements fostering exchanges in the Erasmus+ and EEA Grants programme and over 100 other bilateral agreements with higher education institutions worldwide. In 2015-2016, West University of Timisoara has over 270 outgoing students (studies and placement) pursuing a mobility abroad, as well as over 120 incoming mobility students. Also, 570 international students pursue a full degree programme (Bachelor, Masters and Phd). West University of Timisoara also hosts 15 study programmes taught in a foreign language (English, French and German) with around 15 full-time foreign lecturers and over 40 incoming short term teaching mobilities, yearly. With an estimated increase of 30% in international students numbers for the next academic year, our university is committed to supporting the personal and profesional development of students in an increasingly internationalized academic world. Highly focused on the internationalization of curricula, West University of Timisoara is more and more oriented towards opportunities for graduates’ absorbtion within an increasingly globalized labour market.
The university is part of a very multicultural and dynamic city that offers various options for work and leisure. Timişoara is not only a cosmopolitan city highly connected to the rest of Europe, but also the city with the highest internet speed in the world. Studying here, however, can benefit our students in other ways, too. For example, by opening up other possibilities for international study and travel. More than 400 bilateral agreements with partners worldwide offer our students the paid opportunity to study or work abroad as part of their curricula. Moreover, the university benefits from a modern and fully-equipped library, as well as language and culture centers (Chinese, Portuguese, French, German, Austrian, Italian, Spanish, etc). Last, but not least, the student campus is located in the heart of the city and is in itself an attraction, with various opportunities for leisure and living.
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE is one of the biggest organizations for research and higher education in Italy, with 1,800 teachers and researchers structured, about 1,600 technical and administrative, and more than 1,600 graduate students and fellows. Its ancient origins date back to the Studium Generale that the Florentine republic wanted to give birth in 1321. The subjects were then taught the law, civil and canon, letters and medicine. As teachers were called many famous names: Giovanni Boccaccio was commissioned to give lectures on the Divine Comedy. Only in 1924, however, a special decree gave the name of the University to the Institute. At present the University runs 129 degree courses (first and second level) organized in 10 schools, with a total population of about 51,000 students, a quarter of which comes from outside the region. The University of Florence is a great University, with a wide teaching offer, extending in all subject areas. Over 9,000 students graduate every year in Florence. According to data “Almalaurea”, the percentage of graduates working in Florence, three years after graduation, is higher than the national average. The University of Florence is one of the largest systems of the Italian public research, in relation to the number and diversity of its scientific-disciplines. Junior and senior researchers intensively participate in relevant national and international calls, the scientific results and cash flow risk that external supports research and its transfer. This combination of factors, which qualifies the University of Florence as a modern "Research University", is what determines the optimal positions of the University of Florence in the national and international assessment systems. Researchers at the University of Florence belong to 24 departments and use about 40 research facilities in interdepartmental and inter-university centers, as well as research centers, transfer and high education. In recent years the University of Florence has enhanced transfer activities: from the filing of patents, through the establishment of joint laboratories with companies, to the participation in spin-off companies. The transfer activity is coordinated by the Center for University Services for the Enhancement of Research and Management University Incubator (CsaVRI). The University of Florence traditionally pays special attention to the development of partnerships with foreign universities and to the process of internationalization, which has become a strategic and dominant academic life in research, teaching, the organization of studies, in mobility of teachers, researchers and students. Currently 270 collaboration agreements are active, with many universities in about 70 countries. In 1999 the University of Florence was recognized "Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence" in order to coordinate, in collaboration with other universities, all activities concerning European integration and to disseminate information on such activities, so as to promote the development and increase its effectiveness. From time also were initiated courses of study leading to joint degrees with other Universities.
The University of Florence participates with great commitment to any initiative to create the so-called European Research Area, including the Framework Programmes for research and development. Here the University is particularly active, as evidenced by the significant increasing of external funding obtained over time. The University of Florence has great research skills in the field of pedagogy, particularly in higher education and special education.
The University of Florence participates with great commitment to any initiative to create the so-called European Research Area, including the Framework Programmes for research and development. Here the University is particularly active, as evidenced by the significant increasing of external funding obtained over time. The University of Florence has great research skills in the field of pedagogy, particularly in higher education and special education.
„LUCIAN BLAGA UNIVERSITY” (ULBS) is one of the top comprehensive universities in Romania. Located in Sibiu, a former European Capital of Culture, ULBS assumed the role of a key actor in scientific, cultural and educational life in the region. The key objective of the university in Sibiu is to carry out a competitive educational process, meeting the standards of the EU, which grants ULBS graduates international academic and professional recognition. The university promotes unique programs in the Romanian academic environment, and the high trust degree recommends the ULBS as being a powerful institution, committed to improving the quality of the educational process. Promoting study programs in international languages, ICT - based teaching methods and implementing the ECTS ensure the strengthening of the educational process. Research is one of the most important aspects of the academic life at ULBS. Acknowledged research centres function at ULBS, and academic activities in the field of innovation have been highly credited at international invention exhibitions. The university has approximately 15000 students enrolled in 142 programs. The teaching and research activities are carried out by 650 staff members. University has 24 research centres. The ULBS is hosting 30 academic journals.
A key aspect of the university is its focus on internationalisation. With more than 200 foreign students and 78 foreign teaching staff and 250 ERASMUS agreements and partnership with 87 universities from 38 countries across the world, ULBS is one of the most dynamic universities in Romania.
The 9 faculties cover a wide range of subject, from engineering to social science and from medicine to agricultural studies. The faculty for social sciences and humanities provides training and research in teacher training and in psychology, including clinical psychology. Due to the great diversity of the university, all research projects have a strong interdisciplinary approach based on the collaboration between staff members from different areas.
A key aspect of the university is its focus on internationalisation. With more than 200 foreign students and 78 foreign teaching staff and 250 ERASMUS agreements and partnership with 87 universities from 38 countries across the world, ULBS is one of the most dynamic universities in Romania.
The 9 faculties cover a wide range of subject, from engineering to social science and from medicine to agricultural studies. The faculty for social sciences and humanities provides training and research in teacher training and in psychology, including clinical psychology. Due to the great diversity of the university, all research projects have a strong interdisciplinary approach based on the collaboration between staff members from different areas.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION AND REHABILITATON SCIENCES is one of 34 units/ Faculties of University of Zagreb. It is a non-profit institution of higher education with approximately 900 students enrolled in one of the three undergraduate or three graduate programmes, one postgraduate specialist programme and one postgraduate doctoral programme. At the moment, there are 92 employees, 75 permanent and 17 temporary; 64 teaching staff and 28 non-teaching.
Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb is the only higher education institution in the Republic of Croatia that creates and offers well established university-level programmes in speech-language pathology, educational rehabilitation and social pedagogy in addition to developing and advancing high-quality research as well as clinical best practices in these areas.
The core activities of the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences are scientific and educational, including scientific-research and professional training, defined in line with the obligation of organizing and implementing the university studies - undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate doctor's degree and specialized studies, as well as scientific-research; organization and implementation of the lifelong learning programme; organization and management of scientific and professional conferences and symposiums, professional counselling and other types of events; publishing activities; development of expert studies, expert opinions, professional programmes, to provide research and development services in the institutions and commercial businesses; implementation of the programme of prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation or treatment of the persons experiencing social integration difficulties and language- speech communication difficulties.
Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Zagreb is the only higher education institution in the Republic of Croatia that creates and offers well established university-level programmes in speech-language pathology, educational rehabilitation and social pedagogy in addition to developing and advancing high-quality research as well as clinical best practices in these areas.
The core activities of the Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences are scientific and educational, including scientific-research and professional training, defined in line with the obligation of organizing and implementing the university studies - undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate doctor's degree and specialized studies, as well as scientific-research; organization and implementation of the lifelong learning programme; organization and management of scientific and professional conferences and symposiums, professional counselling and other types of events; publishing activities; development of expert studies, expert opinions, professional programmes, to provide research and development services in the institutions and commercial businesses; implementation of the programme of prevention, diagnosis and rehabilitation or treatment of the persons experiencing social integration difficulties and language- speech communication difficulties.