ANNUAL REPORT ON INTERNATIONALIZATION 2016
CONTENTS Preamble Funding Partner institutions International full time students International mobilities of academics, administrative staff members and students from Transilvania University Mobilities of academics, administrative staff members and students from abroad in Transilvania University Affiliations at international universities networks Other relevant aspects of the internationalization process in 2016 2
Preamble In 2016, for Transilvania University of Brașov, the intensification of the internationalization process became a strategic priority. In this respect, the general objective of increasing the visibility at the international level, as well as the quality of the education and scientificresearch processes, by extending the cooperation with relevant institutions, both of the European Union countries, and of non-european countries was established. According to the Internationalization Strategy approved by the University Senate, achieving this objective, integrated into the overall Development Strategy, will contribute to the University s adaptation to the current international context of higher education and of an ever-changing environment. The achievement of the aforementioned objective, involves creating and implementing measures that will ensure the realization of the following specific objectives, during 2016 2020: (1) Increasing the number of study programmes taught in foreign languages (including partnerships with other Universities), especially of Master s Degree and Ph.D. programmes; (2) Extending the cooperation with the foreign companies in Brașov area, and abroad, for practical placements and internship stages; (3) Supporting and stimulating the academic staff teaching in the framework of the study programmes in foreign languages; (4) Stepping up the University s efforts, with a view to stimulating the participation of the teaching staff and students in international mobility-exchanges and collaborations; (5) Providing financial support to an internship program abroad, for the teaching staff and young researchers within the University; (6) Identifying and implementing the necessary measures, with a view to developing the language skills of the academic staff, the administrative staff and the students; (7) Improving the international students accommodation process, by involving the Romanian staff and students, in the former s adaptation process to university and city life; (8) Organizing regular events for the international students; (9) The University/ Faculty representatives participation in international events dedicated to promoting the educational and research offer, and to recruiting foreign students; (10) Stepping up attracting specialists, teaching staff and students from abroad, with a view to their conducting activities within Transilvania University. Prof. Dr. Eng. Simona Lache Vice-Rector for Internationalization and Quality Evaluation 3
Funding The Mobility Erasmus Plus Institutional Project for Higher Education Students and Staff: : o action KA 103 mobilities with Programme Countries (EU) o action KA 107 mobilities with Partner Countries (non EU) Education and Scientific Research International Projects developed by Transilvania University in 2016, http://www.unitbv.ro/bmp/proiecteutbv/proiecteinternationale.aspx. Institutional Development Project CNFIS-FDI-2016-0075: Internationalization a strategic tool for increasing the visibility and improving the quality of Transilvania University of Brașov. Own Funds In response to the needs of the institution to strengthen its ability to attract funds through international projects and increase its visibility by disseminating the research results in leading international publications relevant to the fields of scientific research in the university, the institutional development project CNFIS- FDI-2016-0075, called Internationalization a strategic tool for increasing the visibility and improving the quality of Transilvania University of Brașov was implemented. The project, in total value of 298000 lei, enabled o The stimulation of the international mobilities of academics and researchers in order to develop joint research teams - by providing financial support for 23 academics and researchers, o A better access to students and academics involved in international mobilities to information and communications technology resources (ICT) by the establishment of the International Centre for ICT Resources, integrated within the free access room of the Transilvania University Library. 4
Partner institutions At the end of 2016, Transilvania University of Brasov had 373 partner institutions (mostly universities) from 54 countries from around the world: Europe, North America, Central and South America, Central Asia, South and East Asia, Middle East, Africa. Of these, 298 universities belong to the European Union and associated countries, from the Erasmus+ Programme. The others represent 75 partner institutions from 27 countries outside the European Union. Partners of UTBv from countries outside the European Union 11 5 4 3 5 8 39 EUROPE CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA SOUTH AND EAST ASIA AFRICA NORTH AMERICA CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCAZ REGION MIDDLE EAST Partners of UTBv from EU and associated countries AUSTRIA (8) BELGIUM (5) BULGARIA (7) CYPRUS (2) CZECH REP. (5) GERMANY (23) DENMARK (3) SPAIN (26) ESTONIA (1) FRANCE (36) CROATIA (4) HUNGARY (9) ITALY (27) IRELAND (2) LITHUANIA (6) LATVIA (1) MACEDONIA (1) NORWEY (1) NETHERLANDS (4) PORTUGAL (15) POLAND (15) SWEDEN (2) FINLAND (6) SLOVENIA (4) SLOVAKIA (7) TURKEY (53) GREAT BRITAIN (9) 5
International full time students On 1 October 2016 in Transilvania University of Brașov there were enrolled 339 international full time students, distributed by their course of study and countries of origin, as follows: International full time students at 01.10.2016 10 2 48 10 269 Preparatory Romanian language (10) Bachelor (269) Master (48) Doctorat (10) Residency (2) Country Stud. Țara Stud. Country Stud. Country Stud. no. no. no. no. Albania 4 Finland 1 Lebanon 1 Syria 17 Algeria 1 France 3 Libya 3 Spain 1 Austria 5 Germany 5 Macedonia 1 Sri Lanka 2 Belgium 1 Greece 2 Mexico 1 Sudan 2 Bulgaria 4 Holland 1 Moldova 215 Tunisia 1 Canada 3 Hungary 1 Nigeria 1 Turkey 9 China 1 Irak 1 Palestine 7 Ukraine 3 Cyprus 1 Iran 1 Panama 1 USA 5 Columbia 1 Israel 4 Poland 1 Uzbekistan 1 Ecuador 3 Italy 1 Qatar 1 Yemen 1 Egypt 5 Jordan 15 Serbia 1 6
International mobilities of academics, administrative staff members and students from Transilvania University During 2016, 274 academics and researchers from Transilvania University have been abroad on the occasion of various professional-related activities within 598 missions: teaching and training activities within the frame of Erasmus+ Programme + : 116; participation in international scientific events (conferences, congresses): 170; participation in documentation / research / training / study visits and exchanges: 139; participation in projects activities / international research contracts: 81; participation in symposiums, training seminars: 30; participation in activities related to the promotion of the university: initiating collaboration / cooperation agreements, meetings of international networks - as a member: 40; participation in courses / international summer schools: 13; participation in activities for the recognition of professional prestige: teaching courses / invited to be part of external evaluation committees or doctoral committees: 9. It is worth mentioning the permanent concern of the university for the training of the administrative staff: in 2016, 21 employees from this category have benefited from training sessions and exchanges, in 28 missions with financial support from the Erasmus+ Programme (14) and from the university funds (14). During the academic year 2015-2016, 358 students have benefited from funding for the development of international mobilities, as follows: mobilities for study: 141 (of which 117 in universities in the European Union and associated countries and 24 universities in Partner Countries); mobilities for work placements: 117; participation in international competitions (Formula Student, Forestry Versatility, sports competitions): 39; participation in documentation / research / study visits: 31; participation in international conferences and summer schools: 14; participation in international voluntary activities: 5; participation in activities within the frame of international scholarships (DAAD Scholarship, Transilvania University Scholarship for the Chinese Language and Culture Summer School at the Confucius Institute from Jianzhu University): 11. 7
Mobilities of academics, administrative staff members and students from abroad in Transilvania University Academics from abroad who have visited Transilvania University in 2016, for the following activities: participation in conferences, workshops, summer schools etc. hosted by UTBv: 486 - from 51 countries from Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and the Americas; participation in educational or research projects with UTBv as coordinator or partner: 108 - from 24 countries in Europe and Asia; participation in other events (study visits, invited as Visiting Professors etc.): 166 from 32 countries from Europe, Middle East, Asia and the Americas. Teachers and administrative staff - for Erasmus+ teaching and training mobilities at UTBv: 87 from 26 countries from Europe, Middle East, Asia and the Americas: Country No. of Country No. of Country No. of Country No. of mobilities mobilities mobilities mobilities Austria 3 France 5 Israel 3 Russia 13 Belgium 1 Germany 9 Lithuania 1 Serbia 3 Bulgaria 2 Great Britain 1 Macedonia 1 Spain 5 Canada 1 Greece 6 Moldova 2 Sri Lanka 1 Czech Republic 2 Holland 2 Morocco 2 Turkey 10 Ecuador 2 Hungary 2 Poland 3 Finland 4 Ireland 1 Portugal 2 Academic and administrative staff members in CEPUS mobilities at UTBv: 37 Countries of origin: Bulgaria (11), Czech Republic (3), Croatia (2), Hungary (4), Poland (9), Serbia (6), Slovenia (2). 8
International Erasmus+ incoming students at UTBV, during the academic year 2015-2016: 139, from which o 127 students mobilities for study o 12 students mobilities for work placements Russia (7) Serbia (3) Moldova (1) Morocco (2) Ecuador (1) Turkey (36) Spain (29) Portugal (12) Poland (5) Latvia (1) Italy (16) Greece(3) Germany (7) France (12) Bulgaria (2) Belgium (1) Austria (1) Erasmus+ Incoming Students at UTBv 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 9
COST Actions Non-native tree species for European forests experiences, risks and opportunities/ 2014-2018/ COST Action FP1403 European mixed forests. Integrating scientific knowledge in sustainable forest management / 2012-2016/ COST Action FP1206 Enhancing the resilience capacity of sensitive mountain forest ecosystems under environmental change / 2012-2016/ COST Action FP1203 Strengthening conservation: a key issue for adaptation of marginal/ peripheral populations of forest tree to climate change in Europe/ 2012-2016/ COST Action FP1202 Studying tree responses to extreme events: a synthesis / 2012-2016/ COST Action FP1103 Fraxinus dieback in Europe: elaborating guidelines and strategies for sustainable management/ 2012-2016/ COST Action FP1103 NVH analysis techniques for design and optimization of hybrid and electric vehicles/ 2012-2016/ COST Action TU1105 Affiliations at international universities networks Our institution is a member of several networks of universities with an important role in the international development of higher education: EUA European University Association, AUF Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie, DRU Danube Rector s Conference, Silkroad Universities Network. IUFRO International Union of Forest Research Organizations, ConDDEFFS Conference of Deans and directors of European Forestry Faculties and Schools, Silkroad Universities Network. 10
Other relevant aspects of the internationalization process in 2016 preparing the documentation for the establishment of the MA program taught in English "Forestry for Multiple Purposes" within the field of Forestry; the documentation has been forwarded to the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education for review and approval; covering the travel expenses for academics from abroad invited as "keynote speakers" in international conferences organized by UTBv; providing financial support (tuition fee exemption and free accommodation in the university s dormitories) for doctoral students from Ecuador and China; providing free accommodation in the university s dormitories for a group of university students in Mexico; organizing, in May and December 2016, the International Students Cultural Night Out event for the international students of UTBv; initiating, from the academic year 2017-2018, of the Transilvania Academica Scholarship program, through which the university will award, from its own funds, based on competition, scholarships for the best performing international students; continuation of its partnership with the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) for developing projects through the Academic Success Center UTBv; continuation of the activities conducted by the French Lectorate and Fulbright Lectorate; continuation of the activities of the Confucius Institute. 11