Deusto global

Internationalisation strategy

Deusto is global

The University of Deusto is a Basque and global university with deep roots, open to the world, and with a universal outlook and vocation. As a Jesuit university, it focuses on excellence in education and on the international projection of the institution.

TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD TOGETHER

Transforming our world together is the motto that conveys the local and global commitment to train people who transform the world thanks to the university's mission based on education, research and transfer, leadership and social impact.

This commitment positions internationalisation as one of the transversal axes of university activity, together with digitalisation and diversity.

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International cooperation

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International cooperation

We collaborate with Higher Education Institutions:

  • Developing long-lasting cooperative relationships at mobility, training, exchange, placement and other levels.
  • Working together to achieve mutual goals through inter-institutional collaboration.
  • Supporting social development of communities by transforming societies through education and learning.
  • Generating growth and exchange opportunities for students, academic and administrative staff through joint training, ad hoc training, lifelong learning courses...

International collaboration areas

Managing the mobility of students and teaching and research staff.

Managing international grants for students, teaching and research staff and administrative staff.

Planning and managing of international education projects in the different areas and faculties of the University.

Strengthening and initiating spaces for cooperation between higher education institutions through the signing of international agreements and conventions.

Encouraging the dissemination of publications, results and good practices resulting from international projects and networks.

Training and advicing to higher education institutions globally in various disciplines.

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Join the Deusto International Staff Week 2024

"A Transversal Approach on Internationalization" is the title of this event addressed to Higher Education professionals.

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Global activities

Take part in our training, international events, seminars and other activities organised by the Vice-Rectorate for International Relations. Online and on Campus, multilingual and for professionals and students.

Deusto Summer School

Deusto International Talks

Deusto International Staff Week

UNESCO Chair at the University of Deusto

International on-campus and online programmes

A training programme to develop new skills, advance your professional career, delve into the most topical fields or have fun learning about the subjects that interest you most.

  • Virtual training: 100% online and available wherever you are.
  • Bilingual: we offer training in English and Spanish.
  • Multidisciplinary training: knowledge in different areas of current affairs.

DISCOVER DEUSTO SUMMER SCHOOL

The world changes every day. In the Deusto International Talks we talk to specialists to understand the keys to help us adapt to these changes as people and as professionals. We invite you to continue training. We invite you to be part of the change.

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A meeting between professionals: 

An opportunity for Higher Education professionals to discuss trends, strategies and challenges and jointly co-create solutions to common challenges. Deusto International Staff Week is also a space to strengthen the cooperation network with other universities.

Objectives of the programme:

  • To provide a framework in the field of internationalisation of Higher Education.
  • To share experiences of good practices of institutional strategies and innovative collaborative programmes.
  • To explore ways to promote interculturality and inclusion in university classrooms.
  • To generate a space for networking among the participants.
  • Co-create solutions to common challenges by working together in daily sessions.

Practical information:

  • Language: English
  • Place: Bilbao and San Sebastian
  • Next edition: 2023 (places and dates to be confirmed)
  • Contact email: staffweek@deusto.es

Programme for the academic year 2022/23:

  • Latin America 2030 Challenges programme: a programme organised as part of the UNESCO Chair and funded by Banco Santander that includes four online courses on the economic, technological, socio-political and environmental transformation of Latin America.
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  • Meetings and talks: thematic on-campus conferences in Uruguay, Mexico, Brazil and Ecuador and talks in hybrid format.
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  • International Ada Byron Award: international award for women technologists, sponsored by Microsoft. Edition 2023 awarded in Chile.

ALL ABOUT THE UNESCO CHAIR

International training courses designed according to the needs and interests of partner Higher Education institutions or other types of organisations:

  • On campus: international face-to-face programmes on the campuses of the University of Deusto that combine academic sessions with experiential sessions and visits to entities outside the University of Deusto, depending on the subject matter of the training. The programme is designed ad hoc to the needs of each institution in terms of duration, structure and content.
  • Online: virtual international programmes that combine the dedication of students with synchronous and/or asynchronous sessions. The courses are aimed to students or staff of Higher Education institutions or professionals in a specific sector to deepen their knowledge of a specific subject area. The programme is designed by the UD or in collaboration with the institutions involved.

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Deusto in the world

Rankings

The leadership and social commitment of the University of Deusto can be seen in the position in which the institution is placed in different international rankings and quality seals obtained.

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Networks

Through international networks, the University of Deusto is accessible for the exchange of experiences and the generation of synergies in research, teaching and management.

Erasmus+ 2021 - 2027

The European Commission awarded the University of Deusto the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, which establishes the framework for European and international collaborative activities between 2021 and 2027.

Erasmus policy

ERASMUS CHARTER FOR HIGHER EDUCATION 2021-2027