Nuffic's network
18 Aug 2008
Nuffic contributes to the exchange of ideas between the government and higher education institutions by providing information and analysis on the internationalization of higher education.
Nuffic has formal contacts with three sector organizations in the higher education sector: the Netherlands Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (HBO-raad), the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) and SAIL, the representative body for international education.
Nuffic also works together with partners in other countries. The most important international networks we are involved in include:
- ACA – Academic Cooperation Association
Membership organization established in Brussels, dedicated to the management and improvement of international cooperation in higher education (www.aca-secretariat.be). Nuffic is a founding member of ACA. - Neth-ER – Netherlands House for Education and Research
Based in Brussels, Neth-ER is an international association founded by eight Dutch frontline organizations active in research, education and innovation. Nuffic is one of those organizations. Their common purpose is to increase the participation of the Netherlands in European action programmes (see www.neth-er.eu). - ASIE – Association for Studies in International Education
ASIE (www.asie.org) is a network of organizations promoting research into international education and academic mobility. Responsibility for running ASIE rotates between the participating organizations every five years. Nuffic holds this position for the five year period 2007-2011. The organizations represent international educators throughout the globe with members from each continent. - ENIC-NARIC – collaborative link between the European Network of Information Centres (ENIC) and the National Academic Recognition Information Centres (NARIC)
Networks founded by the Council of Europe/UNESCO and the European Union, respectively, and concerned with the evaluation and recognition of diplomas and awards in Europe; Nuffic is the ENIC and NARIC for the Netherlands (www.enic-naric.net). Nuffic is one of the largest and most respected members of these networks. - EUA – European University Association
EUA (www.eua.be) is based in Brussels and represents universities in 46 countries, providing them with a unique forum to cooperate and keep abreast of the latest trends in higher education and research policies. Nuffic is an institutional member of EUA. - EAIE – European Association of International Education
Network of people working in international education and expert group for exchanging know-how and sharing experience (www.eaie.org). The EAIE was founded in the Netherlands and Nuffic staff have been playing a significant role in this association over the years. - NAFSA – Association of International Educators (USA)
NAFSA serves its members, their institutions and organizations, and others engaged in international education and exchange and global workforce development, by creating and disseminating knowledge, influencing public policy and maintaining a strong association (www.nafsa.org). Nuffic has been coordinating the representation of Dutch higher education at NAFSA over the years.
