AUEB’s strategic objectives for the project was to focus on 1)the constant improvement of quality of services offered to incoming & outgoing students and teaching & administrative staff, b) the increase of courses taught in English to facilitate inbound student & staff mobility, c) the encouragement of incomers to take modern Greek language courses offered free of charge, d) the enhancement of teaching staff mobility, e) the increase of outgoing student participation in Erasmus placements, f) the establishment of more collaboration with institutions from countries out of the EU, g) the creation of joint degree programmes, h) the strengthening of links and collaboration with the business world & the labour market at international level, i) the continuous support of the AUEB Erasmus Student Network (est. in 1992 – first in Greece), j) the proper implementation of Erasmus+ Programme initiatives and rules, k) the continuation of implementation of Quality assurance systems including internal and external evaluation, l) the increase of blended mobilities (BIPs) and m) the continuation of its extensive research activities and contribution in science aiming at excellence.