The Andrássy Gyula German-Speaking University Budapest (AUB) was founded in 2001 as the first German-language HEI outside the German-speaking area. It offers master's and interdisciplinary doctoral programmes in economics, political science, history and comparative government and law. German forms a strong link between the AUB and other institutions representing German language and culture/economics in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and Central Asia. AUB understands its mission to build and strengthen new and old “bridges” between institutions from the “old” and “new” EU member states with the help of the German language. AUB also focuses on institutions from prospective member states (e.g. Western Balkans). Within this context, this project had 4 main objectives: 1) enhance international cooperation in the fields of education and research by facilitating mobility for students and staff. Particular emphasis was placed on partnerships with EU countries, especially German-speaking countries or those with active German-speaking institutions, which accounted for slightly more than half of all mobilities. In addition, regions such as the Danube Region, the Western Balkans, Switzerland, and Central Asia were also represented, along with other destinations across and beyond Europe. For students, these mobilities were not only academically valuable, but also served as a means to broaden their intercultural awareness, increase tolerance, and strengthen social and transversal skills—particularly in the context of diversity. This aligns with our institutional goal to prepare students for active participation in an increasingly interconnected and multicultural society. 2) In addition to study mobilities, Erasmus internships play a central role in fostering networking beyond academic studies. These internships contributed to raising AUB's profile within the international labor market while equipping students with practical experience that complements their academic background. By facilitating this bridge between higher education and employment, we aimed to fulfil our comprehensive educational mission. 3) Moreover, the project created research and training opportunities for PhD students, who were able to undertake mobility activities that aligned with their academic goals. 4) Another key aim was to support internationalization within AUB itself. This included initiating discussions with universities in Bosnia and Herzegovina to deepen cooperation and prepare a joint KA171 project. The involvement of academic and administrative staff in internationalization was particularly important. In our context—being a German-speaking university in a non-German-speaking environment—it is essential for staff to remain internationally connected and well-trained. To fully support students and meet their evolving needs, we view it as essential that all members of our university community—both students and staff—have access to international experiences. This includes a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring that mobility is accessible to participants with fewer opportunities. In this way, the project contributed not only to individual development, but also to institutional capacity-building and a stronger sense of European identity within our university.