UFV’s international strategy has been re-defined in a new International Strategic Plan (2013-18). Student exchange activities are directly addressed through key objectives of the strategy: attracting talented students to UFV, preparing graduates for the global job market, and ensuring the successful integration of foreign students, lecturers and employees. UFV has actively promoted student mobility since its foundation back in 1993. The most important element of student mobility has been Erasmus student exchange. In 2012 above 380 students (incoming and outgoing) participated in an exchange programme. While exchanges with non-European institutions are increasing, Erasmus will remain the main student exchange programme with European partners. The goal is to give all interested students the possibility to gain high-quality international experience through a period of study or work abroad. UFV’s new International Strategic Plan (2013-18) aimed at boosting the internationalization process. In today’s age of global knowledge and technology, an interconnected network and global awareness are increasingly viewed as major and sought-after assets. With the current labour market requiring graduates to have international, foreign language and intercultural skills to be able to interact in a global setting, institutions are placing more importance on internationalization. At UFV this will be achieved by implementing a functioning internationalization strategy combined with proper monitoring and quality control. The Spanish university graduates are currently facing severe employment issues with an unemployment rate of 50%+ and growing. At the same time, the students are interested in international labour markets, and need to strengthen the language and special learning skills to successfully apply for positions. The opportunity to take part in teacher exchanges is important for the personal development of UFV staff. The University also welcomes visiting academic staff and the contribution they make to its teaching programmes and curriculum development.