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Erasmus networks


The main aim of networks is to enhance quality and to define and develop a European dimension within a given academic discipline or study area. Networks are subdivided into the following two sub actions:

Academic Networks are designed to promote innovation in a specific discipline, set of disciplines or in a multidisciplinary area, e.g.: law, literature, economics, etc. They require the participation of at least 31 institutions from all 31 participating countries;

Structural Networks are designed to help improve and modernise a specific aspect of higher education organisation, management, governance or funding. They require the participation of at least 5 institutions from 5 different participating countries.

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