In 2025, 19 cooperation projects led by Swiss institutions will be funded through the “International Programme” (2024: 24 projects). These initiatives strengthen international networks, foster innovation in education and contribute to the global visibility of the Swiss education system.

The completion of an international cooperation project does not mark the end of its impact. Often, the results only reach their full potential afterwards – whether in the further development of teaching and institutions, in the personal development of the individuals involved, or in society. A survey by Movetia provides valuable insights. 

Das von Movetia geförderte Kooperationsprojekt REBOOT durchleuchtet Machtverhältnisse und Diskriminierung in der Zirkuskunst. Erfahren Sie , welche Möglichkeiten Projekte im Rahmen der Kooperationen mit Schweizer Leitung bieten und wie auch Sie Inklusion und Diversität im Austausch fördern können. 

The first Swiss Centre of Vocational Excellence (CoVE) “InnoVET” has been nominated for an award by the OST University of Applied Sciences. The project, funded by Movetia and SERI, supports vocational schools in their internationalisation efforts and focuses on innovative tools and methods.

Der Schweizerischer Verband für Weiterbildung (SVEB) und Movetia bündeln ihre Kräfte: Gemeinsam fördern sie Mobilitäts- und Kooperationsprojekte in der Erwachsenenbildung. Lesen Sie hier, wie die Partnerschaft funktioniert und welchen Mehrwert sie Bildungseinrichtungen bietet.

The first network meeting for leaders of international cooperation projects took place on October 16, 2024. The participants exchanged knowledge and experiences and presented their projects to each other. You too can be inspired by the innovative projects.

Im Call 2024 des Internationalen Programms wurden per Sommer 24 von 49 eingereichten Projekten zur Finanzierung ausgewählt. Entdecken Sie die geförderten Projekte und ihre thematischen Schwerpunkte in unserer Übersicht.

Diese Frage stand im Mittelpunkt einer Veranstaltung, die am 30. April von Movetia organisiert wurde. Rund 60 kantonale Akteure und Vertreterinnen und Vertreter von Schulleitungen trafen sich in Bern, um sich über bewährte Praktiken in den Kantonen auszutauschen. Zusammenfassung der Highlights des Tages.

Collaborations strengthen the international networking of Swiss educational institutions and ensure the quality of our education system. Movetia launches the 2024 funding programmes for cooperation with international partner institutions and organizations from the global education area.

Organising international mobilities with art institutions in politically fragile countries is challenging - but possible. This is demonstrated by an international cooperation project that the ZHdK has realised in collaboration with educational institutions in Abkhazia and Cuba.

The reputation of Swiss universities depends, among other things, on European cooperation. This is the conclusion reached by participating universities and other institutions. Cooperation promotes the exchange of expertise, intercultural understanding and strengthen competitiveness.

In the second year of the international programme, 21 out of 56 project applications were selected for funding. This year, the programme had CHF 2 million at its disposal - one million less than in the previous year.

How can the global skills developed during international mobility impact on employability? This cooperation project between Switzerland and Tunisia provides the answer.

Swiss higher education institutions were admitted to participate in Erasmus+ "European Higher Education" projects for the first time in 2022. In total, 12 Swiss higher education institutions now participate in Erasmus+ funded alliances. This corresponds to more than half of the universities and universities of applied sciences in Switzerland. All Swiss higher education institutions involved in these projects were also successful with their applications for Swiss funding.

Mit fünf weiteren Projekten beteiligen sich nun insgesamt neun Schweizer Hochschulen sich an einer Europäischen Hochschulallianz. Damit gestalten sie den Europäischen Hochschul- und Forschungsraum aktiv mit. Ein Engagement auf Augenhöhe mit den europäischen Partnerinnen ist das Ziel.

Mehrere landwirtschaftliche Ausbildungszentren in der Schweiz, Kamerun und der Elfenbeinküste bündeln ihr Fachwissen, um einen Kurs über landwirtschaftliche Unternehmerkompetenzen zu entwickeln. In der Pilotdurchführung wird der Inhalt des Kurses an Studierende aus der Elfenbeinküste, Kamerun und der Schweiz vermittelt. Auf der Grundlage dieser Erfahrungen wird das Kursmodul in seine endgültige Form gebracht und kann von Ausbildungsinstitutionen in der Schweiz und im Ausland verwendet oder sogar in die Ausbildungspläne integriert werden. 

This year, Swiss universities were admitted to the Erasmus+ project "European Universities" for the first time. This gives them the opportunity to help shape the European Higher Education Area. Four projects with Swiss participation were selected for funding at EU level.

The University of Applied Sciences of Italian-speaking Switzerland (SUPSI) worked together with European partners in an international cooperation project to promote entrepreneurship in the construction sector with a game.

Cross-border cooperation projects promote innovation and the exchange of best practices. A comparison in figures shows that Switzerland has benefited much less from these than Austria in recent years. A direct effect of non-participation in the Erasmus+ programme.

Ein vielversprechendes Projekt des Schweizerischen Verbands für Weiterbildung versucht die Ausbildungsabbrüche in der Nachholbildung zu reduzieren. Die ehemalige Projektleiterin Martina Fleischli spricht über ihre Erfahrungen sowie die Vorteile der internationalen Kooperation. 

The design of educational spaces and school buildings is a real challenge for the schools of tomorrow. In this context, the University of Teacher Education at the University of Applied Sciences in Northwestern Switzerland was able to develop the PULS+ project thanks to a cooperation with three European countries.  

The European Higher Education Area is being reinforced: 24 new alliances have been announced as part of the European Universities Initiative. In total, there are now 41 European universities, composed of 280 institutions from Erasmus+ countries. Switzerland is not represented.

As part of a strategic partnership between six universities, the Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW participates in an innovative project for prospective occupational therapists in Switzerland and Europe. The aim is to improve the quality of training.

This is the conclusion reached by experts as part of the PULS+ project, in which two Swiss institutions, the PH FHNW and the Network for Education and Architecture, are involved. The project group presented its detailed findings at the symposium at the end of February.

Global challenges affect us all. International cooperation projects can help to overcome them. A project in the social field at SUPSI attempts to solve a social problem with international cooperation.

A cooperation project between the University of Lausanne and the University of Antananarivo enabled students in the UNIL's Master's degree programme in geography to put what they had learned into practice and gain field experience.

International cooperation and mobility projects are a huge success with Swiss training schools and institutions, whether they are organised in collaboration with the US, China, Brazil, India or Australia or even Vietnam, Egypt or Togo. The programme aims to expand the geographic scope of cooperation activities beyond Europe, while seeking exchange and mobility to promote educational and scientific innovation. The third call for projects of the international pilot programme is launched today

The European Commission has announced which European universities will be part of the first «European Universities» alliances. This is an important step in the development of the European Education Area. Swiss universities cannot participate in Erasmus+ due to their non-association.

Finanzdienstleistungen werden immer komplexer und digitaler. Die Vermittlung von finanziellen Grundkompetenzen ist eine wichtige Aufgabe in der Weiterbildung und Schuldenprävention. Einrichtungen der Erwachsenenbildung aus acht Ländern haben deshalb im Projekt Managing Money gemeinsam Tools zum Umgang mit Geld entwickelt.