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Contents

Foreword 4
Summary of the project’s conclusions 5
The academic value of exchange studies can be made more apparent
by adapting the content and structure of courses and programmes 5
Guidance can be developed – coordinated, proactive guidance provides
results 5
The experience of pilot projects indicates that the project’s proposals
can have positive effects 6

Task description 7
Project aim – proposing measures that may increase the amount of
outward student exchanges 7
Focus on guidance and intended learning outcomes 8
Project organisation 8

Background 9
More students should participate in student exchanges 9
Many people want to study abroad, but there is a need for more support 10
Guidance can be developed 11

Adapt the content and structure of courses and programmes
to clarify the academic value of student exchange 12
Internationalise intended learning outcomes 12
Formulate specific objectives for exchange periods 14
Identify mobility windows that clarify opportunities for exchange 15
Identify courses/course packages at each partner university that the
student can study during an exchange 17

Offer students proactive guidance on how the exchange
is suitable for achieving the programme outcomes 18
Provide guidance before, during and after mobility 18
Coordinate guidance activities and formulate a shared objective and
clear guidelines for guidance on exchanges, based on the student’s
programme and qualification requirements 19
Establish a proactive and development-focused guidance chain 21
Appoint teaching staff with specific responsibility for guidance 26
Improve competence and interest in internationalisation and exchanges
among all staff 26

Pilot projects at seven Swedish HEIs 28
Seven HEIs have tested parts of the project’s recommendations 28
Summary of the pilot projects’ results 28
Project organisation 32
External project group 32
Pilot projects within the project 32
Internal reference group 34

References 35