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1 Internationalization as Growth Vector of Higher Education in Latvia: Experience of Rīga Stradiņš University Toms Baumanis Vice-Rector for Development May 19,

2 I. Change management 2

3 University Development Strategy 2009 RSU Strategy focused on 3 organizational pillars: Human resources development to create new labor places Process change: diminishing ISSO framework with EFQM etc Technology: infrastructure, automatization and information systems What has happened in operational terms: Workflow management system (DIV) stimulated academic staff for action (max benefit up 30% annual salary increase) Less administrative time waste and cost reduction (project and study program overhead has been reduced from 45% to 10-25%) Information systems and automatization improved quality and allowed to reduce administrative and support staff costs by 5-10% 3

4 Drivers of change International students Priority Nr.1 English language Proficiency at all levels Information Systems and Technology Strategic goal - to create environment what new generation students search for in global higher education market! 4

5 II. International Students 5

6 International Students: Past & Present 25 years of educating international students 1990: International Student Department established First graduation: 1995 (Dentistry), 1996 (Medicine) : Students from Asia and the Middle East 2004-present: Students mostly from EU/EEA countries (95%) Currently RSU international students represent 52 countries 21% of the total number of RSU students are international The number of full time international students increased on average by 13.8% per year (between 2011 and 2016). 6

7 International Students by Country Total number of international students

8 Admitted Students ( )

9 Competition for Study Places (Study Programmes in English) Studenti Admitted students Pieteikumi Applications KOPĀ TOTAL 9

10 II. Factors of Successful Internationalization 10

11 Excellent Learning Environment Investments into study infrastructure One of the most modern pre-clinical training center in Northern Europe Modernized anatomical theatre Teacher student ratio is 1:13 Small study groups (8-12 students) Individualized study approach Mixed study groups for all students, Mentor Program, Global Connector newsletter Leader in medicine and healthcare 11

12 Continuous Improvement Quality Management System RSU joins the Magna Charta Universitatum RSU Medical Education Technology Centre RSU Dentistry Pre-clinical Learning Centre RSU Science Centre «Kleisti» Digital 3D anatomy teaching technology RSU Nuclear Medicine Centre with introduction of nuclear medicine study subject Complete renovation of main study buildings onwards RSU campus development 12

13 Research & Innovation 12 scientific units (institutes and labs) Leading academic research institution in medical sciences in Latvia oeea/norway grants o7th Framework Programs ohorizon 2020 oera-net oother EU programs ojoint projects with other universities Winner of Export and Innovation Award Leading Exporter by Investment and Development Agency of Latvia 13

14 Diverse Student Life Student Council International Student Association 15 international student organisations (German, Swedish, Asian, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, British, Kurdish, etc.) Student associations by discipline Student Scientific Society 17 RSU student interest groups Variety of sports Dance group «Ačkups» Mixed Choir «Riga» 14

15 International Cooperation Participant of Nordplus in the fields of nursing, midwifery, rehabilitation, dentistry, etc. RSU is a member of:» EUA European University Association» AMEE International Association for Medical Education» MEDINE Medical Education in Europe» EAEC European Association of ERASMUS Coordinators RSU staff are members of more than 100 international associations, societies, federations and other organisations 15

16 >150 Erasmus + partner universities >200 Bilateral agreements 16

17 Thank you! Toms Baumanis Vice-Rector for Development 17

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