1. Wojciech Wolf CE Vice – President Łódź University of Technology

2. On a systemic level: – Foster Unity in Diversity – Set new standards of excellence for student exchange – Establish a laboratory like approach to policy innovation and mobility – Create new dimensions of cooperation among European Universities – Promote the social dimension in Higher Education On an individual level: – Instil awareness of European Citizenship – Encourage multilingualism of students – Provide individual support for learning mobility MISSION

3. 1998 Campus Europae was conceptualized in the framework of the German presidency of the EU. From 1998 to 2003 a continued reflection on the future of mobility was supported by German foundations. 2004 CE Secretariat established at the Château de Munsbach First pilot exchanges (50 students in 04/05 and 05/06) Creation of the CE Student Council – known, since 2012, as Club d’Europe 2005 Campus Europae proposes the creation of international student internships (in 2007 the Erasmus Internships are established) International conference on the Social Dimension of the Bologna Process (Luxembourg Presidency of the European Union) 2006 Campus Europae and the European Investment Bank jointly investigate the possibility of establishing a pan-European loan system for mobility (in 2013 a pan-European loan system for master studies will be established by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank) 2007 European Commissioner Jan Fígel labels Campus Europae “an Erasmus +”

4. 2008 the European University Foundation is established with Degree awarding powers: CE Degree 2009 the Campus Europae online language learning platform is launched 2010 Campus Europae launches the largest academic equivalences database in Europe: ex-ante recognition Mobility Ombudsperson appointed by CE Universities 2011 1 st Luxembourg Forum on Human Rights and Higher Education (UNESCO and Council of Europe) 1 st Ride for your Rights (nominated for the Charlemagne Youth Prize in 2011 and 2013) 2012 1000 CE Movers first Campus Europae Summer Schools 2013 first CE Double Degrees the European Parliament puts forth a recommendation for Erasmus to allow students to spend two years abroad in two universities: 2 years – 2 languages

6. A holistic approach to cooperation: Institutional  Board of Directors Academic  7 Subject Committees Administrative  CE Coordinators Language learning  Foreign language teaching experts Students  Club d’Europe The project is under the political and financial patronage of the Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; the later presently amounts to € 500.000 per year. COOPERATION

7. Full academic year(s) abroad – Added emphasis on language and cultural competences Ex-ante recognition – Automatic recognition of ECTS earned abroad Combine studying and working abroad – Social, professional and linguistic immersion Excellent quality assurance mechanisms – Ombudsman, provision of information, peer support Club d’Europe, the student network of CE – Active citizenship = CE lifestyle Features of CE mobility

8. No prior knowledge required when applying Online self-study + interactive sessions with tutors Intensive language courses before and during mobility This combined approach: Empowers students to choose linguistic diverse destinations And learn the host country language up to B1 level LANGUAGE LEARNING

9. Online learning platform  A1 – Self study – Interaction with tutors (conference calls) – Developed with the support of the European Commission Intensive language courses  A2 – Prior to the beginning of academic year – 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, 4 to 6 weeks Academic performance: measuring results – CE Movers earned in average 54 ECTS abroad (11/12) Language learning

10. Is a supplementary degree awarded by the European University Foundation under Luxembourg law Awarded to all students who have spent two years abroad in two CE universities And who have acquired a minimum of 45 ECTS and learnt the language of the host countries at least up to B1 level CE Movers going abroad for only one academic year who fulfil the requirements above are eligible for a CE Certificate THE CE DEGREE

11. CE Degree – 2 years abroad – 45 ECTS recognised – B1 level in the host languages – Issued under Luxembourg law CE Certificate – 1 year abroad – Same conditions as the Degree

12. Ride for your Rights, Novi Sad, July 2011

14. 1.Faultless credit recognition, particularly for students exchanged under the aegis of the CE subject committees 1.Access to superlative language learning possibilities 1.CE Degree/Certificate 1.Personalized support mechanisms, thanks to a close-knit network of professors, staff and student representatives in CE universities 1.Abundant information on partner universities (regarding curricula, living costs, contact persons and other practicalities) ADDED VALUE – FOR STUDENTS

15. Subject committees – Main avenue for cooperation in CE – Ex-ante recognition and compatibility matrices Monitoring one year exchanges Other projects – Staff mobility – Joint research – Summer Schools Academic cooperation

16. Broadening cooperation opportunities – Double degrees projects for 2014/15 Biology Economics and administration Further international learning opportunities – Summer schools Renewable energies Management of innovation Raise students’ awareness – Ride for Your Rights! Nominated for the Charlemagne Youth Prize in 2011 & 2013 Supported by well-known personalities (eg. M. Schulz,J. Buzek, etc.) Ambition

17. Social dimension – Luxembourg EU Presidency & European Council for Student Affairs Combined work and studies abroad – “Bologna meets Lisbon” precursor to the Erasmus placements (2007) Luxembourg forum on Human Rights and Education – Patronage / cooperation with the Council of Europe Erasmus+ negotiations – Mobility per study cycle, online language learning, etc. Thinking and shaping the post-2020 policies EU level policy making

18. Added value for the students – Language learning – Automatic recognition of ECTS earned abroad – Campus Europae Degree/Certificate – Enhanced support and monitoring of mobility Added value for University – Platform to develop double degrees and mobility windows – Fostering innovation in mobility and sharing best practices – Academic visits and networking (at no extra cost) – Being at the forefront of EU educational policy making Conclusion

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