International Mobility Intelligence
Research reports, policy analysis, and practical guides for universities, governments, and placement professionals navigating the global student mobility landscape.
The Erasmus+ Effect: What the Data Actually Shows
15 million participants, EUR 26.2 billion committed for 2021–2027, and a 50% lower long-term unemployment rate for graduates. But how much of the programme's impact is genuinely measured, and how much is institutional storytelling? A rigorous look at what the evidence actually says.
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The State of International Internships in Poland: 2026 Outlook
266,000 Polish students through Erasmus+ since EU accession. 65,000+ arriving annually. A data-driven look at Poland's dual role as sender and destination -- and what coordinators need to know for 2026.
KU Leuven's Approach to International Internship Mobility
Ranked 43rd globally by THE, sending 1,000+ students abroad annually. How Belgium's largest university structures Erasmus+ traineeship flows -- and what the Flanders consortium model means for institutions everywhere.
The State of International Internships in 2026
A USD 17.4B market growing at 11% CAGR. How COVID permanently changed welfare expectations, where the quality gap sits, and where the market is heading by 2033.
A University's Guide to International Internship Partnerships
Red flags, green flags, tripartite agreements, ECTS integration, and the consolidation case for working with one trusted partner instead of six fragmented providers.
International Experience and Graduate Employability: What Employers Actually Want
The $12,117 earnings premium. The 87% vs 50% employment rate gap. And what "intercultural competence" actually means to hiring managers beyond the buzzword.
Every Major Student Mobility Programme in 2026: A Complete Guide
Erasmus+, Turing Scheme, SEMP, IISMA, DAAD, Campus France, Nuffic — budgets, eligibility, and which programmes can actually fund international internships (most can't).
Duty of Care: How Institutions Can Protect Students During International Placements
Legal obligations, insurance gaps, emergency protocols, mental health support, and the practical difference between having a welfare policy and having a working one.
Work-Integrated Learning Across Borders: The Evidence Base
OECD findings on WIL outcomes, what international placements add beyond domestic ones, assessment frameworks, and why most placements have no structured learning architecture at all.
European Youth Mobility: Trends, Barriers, and Opportunities
The Bologna Process set a 20% mobility target. Reality is 9.4%. Only 4 countries meet it. A data analysis of who goes abroad, who doesn't, and what would actually change that.
Why Companies Should Host International Interns: The Business Case
33% of international interns are offered positions at their host organisation. The talent pipeline, market intelligence, and diversity arguments for building a structured hosting programme.
The Future of International Student Mobility: 5 Trends Shaping 2026–2030
India's 200K student surge, micro-mobility formats, AI-assisted placement, emerging destinations, and why the market is consolidating around platforms. Where the evidence points.
What We Write About
Research and analysis for professionals working at the intersection of higher education, labour markets, and international mobility.
Erasmus+ & Policy
Programme updates, Bologna Process analysis, national mobility schemes, and compliance requirements across 16 markets.
Market Intelligence
Destination market reports, cost indices, employer demand signals, sector analysis, and student pipeline data.
Student Outcomes
Employment data, salary benchmarks, skill acquisition research, and long-term career impact from mobility programmes.
University Practice
Partnership models, documentation frameworks, programme alignment guides, and duty-of-care best practices.
Employer Research
Hiring manager surveys, talent acquisition trends, and the ROI of international internship hosting programmes.
Future Trends
Where student mobility is heading — emerging destinations, micro-mobility, AI-assisted placement, and platform consolidation.
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