Erasmus Policy Statement (ECHE 2021–2027)

Lusófona University considers internationalisation a central pillar of its institutional mission and long-term development, as defined in its Strategic Plan. The University aims to strengthen its international profile, respond proactively to complex and evolving societal challenges, and contribute to sustainable development through high-quality education, research and innovation. Participation in the Erasmus+ Programme is a key instrument for achieving these strategic objectives.

Through Erasmus+, Lusófona University promotes academic mobility, transnational cooperation, pedagogical innovation and institutional modernisation. The programme is embedded in the University’s internationalisation strategy and supports the development of globally competent graduates, internationally connected researchers and highly skilled staff.

International cooperation and European engagement

Lusófona University is committed to strengthening structured international partnerships and active participation in European higher education networks. In particular, the University contributes to the development of the European Education Area through its involvement in collaborative initiatives such as the FilmEU – European University alliance, which promotes joint curricula, interdisciplinary education, mobility pathways and research and innovation collaboration in the fields of film, media arts and creative industries. Participation in Erasmus+ reinforces these multilateral cooperation frameworks and supports long-term institutional integration at European level.

Quality of education, innovation and research excellence

The University integrates international mobility and cooperation into curriculum development, teaching methodologies and research activities. Erasmus+ supports the continuous improvement of academic quality, the exchange of innovative pedagogical practices and the development of joint educational and research initiatives.

Particular emphasis is placed on strengthening collaboration in strategic scientific domains aligned with institutional priorities, including audiovisual and creative media, communication sciences, digital technologies, business and management, psychology, health sciences, architecture and urban studies, sustainability studies and interdisciplinary research addressing societal transformation.

Inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities

Lusófona University is committed to ensuring equitable access to mobility and international opportunities for all students and staff. The institution actively supports participants with fewer opportunities by reducing financial, social, cultural and physical barriers to participation and by providing targeted support mechanisms. Inclusion and diversity are considered essential conditions for academic excellence and social responsibility.

Environmental sustainability and responsible mobility

In alignment with its Strategic Plan, which establishes sustainability as a guiding institutional principle, the University promotes environmentally responsible mobility practices, integrates sustainability perspectives into teaching and research, and encourages awareness of global environmental challenges across the academic community.

Digital transformation and institutional modernisation

Lusófona University supports the digital transformation of higher education through the implementation of interoperable European mobility tools, the digitalisation of administrative procedures and the development of digital competences among students and staff. Erasmus+ contributes to more efficient, transparent and accessible mobility management and to the broader modernisation of institutional processes.

The University implements all Erasmus+ activities in full compliance with the principles of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, ensuring transparency, fairness, automatic recognition of learning outcomes and continuous quality enhancement.

Through its active participation in Erasmus+, Lusófona Universitycontributes to a more integrated, innovative, inclusive and sustainable European higher education system, while strengthening its capacity to educate responsible global citizens and to generate knowledge with societal impact.