Saxion University of Applied Sciences, located across three campuses in the Eastern Netherlands, is a forward-looking knowledge institution with a strong international profile. Hosting approximately 27.000 students, of whom around 3.000 are international, Saxion is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the country. Our mission is to prepare students for regional, national, and international labour markets by equipping them with relevant, future-oriented competencies. Internationalisation plays a key role in achieving this mission. By implementing Erasmus+ KA131 call 2023 we aimed to achieve several interlinked goals that align with both our 2020–2024 strategic plan and our newly adopted institutional strategy for 2025–2030, Talent for the Future. Internationalisation at Saxion is no longer an isolated chapter but fully embedded in four overarching strategic ambitions: student success and well-being, broader and more flexible educational offerings, growth of applied research, and a results-oriented, professional culture. Our main objective through this project was to integrate internationalisation into the daily academic experience of all students and staff. This includes enhancing mobility, embedding intercultural competencies in curricula, and expanding international collaboration in both education and research. Erasmus+ served as a key enabler of this vision, allowing us to offer meaningful international opportunities, both physical and virtual, that strengthen education quality and foster global citizenship. We specifically aimed to: * Prepare students for a rapidly changing and globally interconnected society, by helping them develop international and intercultural competencies. These include the ability to think beyond their own reference frameworks, appreciate diverse perspectives, and collaborate across cultures. * Further embed internationalisation structurally within our educational programmes, ensuring that students benefit regardless of whether they participate in physical mobility. This was supported through initiatives like Internationalisation@Home, virtual exchanges, and short & long term blended mobility. * Expand access to mobility, particularly for students who may not traditionally engage in longer-term study abroad opportunities. With Erasmus+ now supporting short-term blended mobility, we have been able to reach students with fewer opportunities, thus making internationalisation more inclusive. * Support staff mobility, encouraging both teaching and training abroad. Staff who gain international experience become catalysts for further mobility and are better positioned to internationalise their own educational practices. * Align institutional practice with sustainability goals, by actively promoting “Green Travel” options offered by Erasmus+ and reflecting on the environmental impact of international activities. By spring 2025, Saxion’s Executive Board formally adopted our new internationalisation strategy, marking a crucial step toward a more coherent, institution-wide approach. This strategy directly links internationalisation to each of Saxion’s strategic ambitions and is supported by the Education and Student Support (ESS) department through coordination and monitoring. KA131 call 2023 significantly contributed to our goals. It enabled hundreds of students and staff to gain essential skills and experiences that contribute to both their personal growth and professional development. Importantly, it reinforced the societal role of higher education: to foster mutual understanding, international cooperation, and the ability to tackle global challenges together. Through this project, we aimed not only to send more students and staff abroad but to foster a culture where international and intercultural learning is embedded across the institution. This approach ensures that every Saxion student, regardless of background or field of study, has access to the benefits of internationalisation. In short, our ambition was to create lasting impact: on individuals, by empowering them with global competencies; on our university, by making internationalisation a shared responsibility; and on society, by contributing to a more connected, skilled, and inclusive Europe.