Mission and Aims

Our history

The Utrecht Network was founded in 1987 and is a network of leading European research universities focused on promoting international cooperation and advancing the internationalisation of higher education. The network was named after the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, where the first meetings were held.

Vision

Strengthening global engagement through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and strategic partnerships.

Mission

  • Advance Internationalisation – Expand diverse mobility formats to build global competencies.
  • Strengthen Collaboration – Deliver high-quality international experiences within the Network and with global partners
  • Engage in European HE Policies – Contribute expertise to shape discussions on sustainability and inclusiveness.

Objectives

  • Promote internationalisation taking into account equality, diversity and inclusiveness by expanding and diversifying mobility formats and initiatives that build global competencies.
  • Strengthen collaboration within the Utrecht Network and with our global partners to deliver high-quality international experiences for students, staff and faculties.
  • Engage actively with European higher education policies by leveraging the Network’s internationalisation expertise to influence policy discussions and support initiatives that promote sustainability, inclusiveness, and global collaboration.

OUR STRATEGIC PLAN 25-28