International Mobility for Faculty and Staff
New perspectives for teaching, administration and collaboration
A stay at a partner university or organisation abroad opens up new perspectives, strengthens international cooperation and actively contributes to the internationalisation of Mainz University of Applied Sciences.
International experience enriches not only the student experience, but also teaching, research and university administration. Programmes such as Erasmus+ Staff Mobility enable faculty and staff at Mainz University of Applied Sciences to build international networks, discover new working methods and bring innovative ideas back to Mainz.
Experience international collaboration!
- International input for faculty and staff
- Exchange with colleagues from around the world
- New impulses for teaching, administration and collaboration
- Funding through programmes such as Erasmus+
Your opportunities for an international stay:
Through Erasmus+ Teaching Mobility, faculty members of Mainz University of Applied Sciences can undertake short-term teaching assignments at European partner universities.
The stay must last at least two days (usually up to one working week) and include a minimum of 8 hours of teaching at the host institution. Travel and accommodation costs are supported through Erasmus+ mobility grants.
Such a stay offers the opportunity to:
- gain international perspectives
- share your expertise with international students
- strengthen existing partnerships
- establish new academic collaborations
Guest lectureships promote academic exchange, innovative teaching approaches and long-term international cooperation between universities.
Administrative and professional staff from all university units can also gain international experience. Erasmus+ Staff Training (STT) supports professional development activities, job shadowing and training at partner universities or organisations across Europe.
The stay must last at least two days (usually up to one working week). Travel and accommodation costs are supported through Erasmus+ mobility grants.
Who can participate?
The programme is open to staff members from a wide range of university units, including:
- General and technical administration
- Library services
- Faculties and academic departments
- Finance
- International Office
- Communications and public relations
- Student advisory services
- Technology and knowledge transfer
- Continuing education
Possible training formats
Staff training activities may take place in different formats, for example:
- Study visits
- Job shadowing
- Professional exchange visits
- Workshops and seminars
- Language courses
- Erasmus+ Staff Training Weeks at partner universities
These formats provide opportunities to:
- learn about new working methods and organisational structures
- build international professional networks
- further develop personal and professional skills
- strengthen long-term cooperation
Added value for you – and for the university
International mobility strengthens not only personal development but also the global orientation of the university.
A stay abroad offers:
- new professional perspectives
- inspiration for innovative teaching and working practices
- stronger international networks
- new impulses for projects and cooperation
Through international experience, faculty and staff actively contribute to developing Mainz University of Applied Sciences as a globally connected, future-oriented university.
