There are several good reasons for participating in the IS:link Community:
Enhance your portfolio
Commonly, student exchange programs are negotiated and maintained on a bilateral basis. Participating in IS:link integrates your organisation into a global network of universities and colleges that rapidly expands the exchange opportunities that your organisation can offer to students and scholars.
Reduce administrative load
Bilaterally organising student exchange is a complex and time consuming administrative task. The individual evaluation and acknowledgement of credits conferred by foreign universities can be especially involved. IS:link reduces the administrative load by structuring and simplifying the application and enrolment process for incoming students. For outgoing students, the IS:link curriculum provides standardized courses and assignments that can be accepted without further individual inspection.
Foster your prestige
One of the most important success factors in the competition for good students, skilled staff members, and a decent position in many university rankings is image. IS:link is a prestigious circle providing your institution with a network of attractive partners that will improve your image. Further, getting abroad and collaborating with incoming students and researchers enhances the international links and reputation of your staff members.
Gain international flair
IS:link students and scholars bring a global touch to your campus. Living, studying, and working together with international students and research fellows provides your domestic students with valuable intercultural experiences and cultivates an appealing international flair at your university.
Canvass skilled staff members
In our globalizing world, universities are not only competing for research funding but also for skilled students and gifted researchers. Attractive partners improve the appeal of your institution and put you in touch with competent scholars from all around the world.
Stabilize co-operation
Academic exchange programs are often promoted by committed people. IS:link reduces the related dependency and stabilizes the exchange program over time by institutionalizing relationships and establishing a continuous network management (see About the Network).
