The 2023 KA131 Erasmus+ project at the Agricultural University of Iceland (AUI) aimed to significantly enhance the internationalisation of its higher education environment by facilitating student and staff mobility. The overarching goal was to contribute to the modernisation and global integration of AUI’s academic programmes through strategic international collaboration. The project’s core objectives were: • Enhancing international competencies for students: AUI sought to provide students with valuable international experiences that would deepen their understanding of global agricultural practices, land restoration, and environmental sustainability. Through mobility exchanges with partner universities across Europe, students gained first-hand experience in diverse academic settings, developed new skills, and broadened their academic and cultural perspectives. • Strengthening professional development for staff: Staff mobility enabled the exchange of knowledge and best practices in teaching, research, and administration between AUI and its European counterparts, particularly within the UNIgreen Alliance. These experiences enriched the quality of teaching and research at AUI, fostered new collaborations, and enhanced staff members’ intercultural competencies. • Building strategic international partnerships: The project aimed to strengthen AUI’s network of collaborations with European institutions. These partnerships supported the exchange of innovative teaching methods, contributed to curriculum development, and aligned AUI’s programmes with international standards and trends in higher education. Overall, the project positioned AUI as a forward-thinking, internationally engaged institution. It provided meaningful opportunities for students and staff to grow both personally and professionally, while reinforcing AUI’s role in the European academic community and ensuring its continued relevance and competitiveness.