Tilburg University confirms that internationalization is of great importance to universities & to society, contributing to a stimulating study environment, aligning with international scientific developments, & helping to educate enough talent for the labor market. Bearing this in mind, Tilburg University has participated in the Erasmus program since its inception, mainly because the impact of the Erasmus program on outgoing & incoming participants, host institutions & on the home institution is very closely aligned to the ambitions of Tilburg University. Tilburg University’s core mission is ‘Understanding Society’, aiming to contribute to society at local, national & international level & at both institutional & individual level. To achieve this aim, the education we provide & the research undertaken builds on the academic & intercultural knowledge, skills & character of our students & staff to develop global citizens. These ambitions are supported by the University’s core values of Caring, Courageous, Connected & Curious (https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/organization/strategy/mission-vission-values) & by the three pillars of the Tilburg Education Profile - Knowledge, Skills & Character (https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/education/tep). These aspects all come together in our strategic goals, detailed in ‘Weaving Minds & Characters – Strategy Towards 2027 (https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about/organization/strategy), with a focus on the consolidation & further development of understanding our everchanging society to meet future challenges, including digital transformation, climate change, civic engagement, inclusion & diversity, including the UN’s SDGs. And all of the above are consolidated into our Erasmus Policy Statement (https://www.tilburguniversity.edu/collaboration/collaborations-universities), recognizing that participation in - & successful implementation of - Erasmus+ projects provides a framework to meet these goals by promoting personal & professional competencies such as intellectual independence, self-reflection, social & scientific responsibility, critical attitude & moral awareness, impacting mobile & non-mobile students & staff alike within our university community & that of our partners.