Economic globalization and, in particular, European integration inevitably interest the university environment. 

Free circulation involves future engineers as well. Differences in educational methods in the Engineering environment 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. Further opportunities are offered for extra-European countries.