Economic
globalization and European integration inevitably interest the university
environment.
Free
circulation involves future engineers as
well. Differences in educational methods in the field of Engineering 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.