International Strategy
Since its foundation the Universitat Rovira i Virgili has concentrated its activities on addressing the needs and socioeconomic conditions of Southern Catalonia while simultaneously affording its educational, research and knowledge-transfer activities an international dimension.
Moreover, since the entry into force of the university's first (2009-13) and second (2014-19) Strategic Plan for Internationalization (the slogan for both of which was "URV: opening doors to the world and the region"), the URV has constantly and significantly increased its international presence. The objectives we have achieved by implementing the above Strategic Plans for Internationalization will now be consolidated and expanded with this document entitled International Vision URV 2025.
The URV has set 2025 as the year by which the actions and challenges established by the Internationalization Committee and other agents responsible for drawing up this document are to be implemented.
In short, this document will establish the essential axes that will enable the URV as an institution to meet the challenges presented by the continuous process of internationalization in our globalized society.
Our Vision
The aim of this International Vision is to project our university around the world as a social, innovative, and inclusive institution that is committed to the UN's sustainable development goals. This vision must be reflected in critical-thinking-based teaching methods that enable our students to gain intercultural skills and acquire global awareness. It must also be reflected in socially engaged research and in smooth, flexible, and responsible management.
The international dimension has been significant and constant since the implementation of the first and second Strategic Internationalization Plan (2009-13 and 2014-19). With the International Vision of the Universitat Rovira i Virgili 2025, the objectives of these strategic plans are consolidated and expanded, setting the year 2025 as the horizon for implementing the proposed actions and achieving the challenges established by the Internationalization Commission and other stakeholders involved in the drafting process of this text.
Follow-up of the International Vision URV 2025 implementation process
The International Vision is a five year strategic plan which must be implemented in the form of annual operational plans. This is a living document which should be reviewed regularly and adapted in accordance with national and international changes and according to the progress made in implementing the plan within the university. Feedback and recommendations will be provided by the Internationalization Committee named by the Consell de Govern.
Useful links
Internationalization projects in which the International Center (I-Center) participated.
- INSSPIRE: Innovation for Sustainability and Societal relevance: Partnerships in evidence-based higher education on food systems and climate change
- DITE: Diverse Internationalisation of Teacher Education
- ICI: Inclusive Comprehensive Internationalisation: Enhancing global learning opportunities for ALL students
- IHES: Internationalisation in Higher Education for Society
- SUCTIA: Systemic University Change Towards Internationalization for Academia
- SUCTI: Systemic University Change Towards Internationalization
