Economic
globalization and European integration inevitably interest the university
environment.
Free
circulation involves future architects as well. Differences in educational
methods in the field of Architecture in European and extra European countries
and the variety of degrees offered require closer communication between
international operators and students in order to improve reciprocal knowledge, look
for educational characteristics and, if needed, find equivalences.
For a long time,
EU political authorities have identified these needs and have started programmes
aimed at increasing collaboration among universities, companies and research
institutes.
Exchange
programmes, intended to increase the mobility of students, are particularly
interesting opportunities; one of the most important is Erasmus+, involving 34
European countries. Some other opportunities are offered for extra-European
Countries.