25-29 May 2026, Bratislava, Slovakia
This Blended Intensive Program (BIP) focuses on key trends and challenges in the internationalisation of higher education, with an emphasis on practical tools and strategic approaches for international offices. Participants will explore topics such as internationalisation at home, cultural diplomacy through academic cooperation, and the strategic development of internationalisation in small EU countries.
The program will also cover practical areas including international student recruitment and global outreach, international marketing of study programs, project management for international relations departments, and mobility opportunities for students with fewer opportunities. Special attention will be given to current developments such as AI in higher education, digital diplomacy, and the digital transformation of mobility processes.

Target Group
This program is primarily designed for staff members working in international relations offices and mobility departments, with a special focus on colleagues from our ENLIGHT partner universities. At the same time, the program is also open to participants from other partner institutions and higher education organisations, interested in internationalisation, Erasmus+ cooperation, and the development of international strategies in higher education.
How to Apply
Fill in the web form by 10 May 2026
Contact Persons: Romana Farska (farska8@uniba.sk); Lucia Vilcekova (vilcekova1@uniba.sk)
Accommodation: Participants will arrange their own accommodation.
Additional Information: The BIP will take place at the Faculty of Management, Comenius University Bratislava, located at Odbojárov 10, Bratislava. Further details about the academic themes of the BIP and transportation can be found here.
Preliminary Programme
Day 1 – Welcome & Introduction (No Academic Themes)
- Arrival of participants
- Registration & Welcome Package
- Ice-breaking & networking
- City Walk & Cultural Orientation
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2 – Themes Overview
- Internationalisation in Higher Education: Trends & Challenges 2025–2030
- Internationalisation at Home (IaH): How to Globalise Your Campus
- Cultural Diplomacy Through Academic Cooperation
- International Student Recruitment & Global Outreach
Day 3 – Themes Overview
- Project Management for International Offices (KA131, KA171, KA220, BIP)
- Mobility for Students with Fewer Opportunities
- Strategic Development of Internationalisation in Small EU Countries
Day 4 – Full-Day Cultural Programme
- Cultural tour
- Visits to heritage and cultural institutions
- Traditional lunch
- Local cultural experiences
Day 5 – Themes Overview
- AI & the Future of International Higher Education
- Digital Diplomacy & Transformation of Mobility
- International Marketing of Study Programs (Branding Country, University, Fields)
- Closing Session
- Certificates
- Group photo
- Networking coffee
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