The main objective of the project was to expand and consolidate opportunities for international experiences for both students and staff of PPFMNS – Escola Superior de Saúde Santa Maria (Santa Maria Health School). This goal is directly connected to the renewed vision of internationalisation that the institution has been progressively implementing, in which acting in a global world and preparing health professionals for an increasingly interconnected society are seen as fundamental. In the specific context of health sciences, the challenges to international mobility are distinctive. While in many fields of higher education the mobility for study purposes can be more easily aligned through existing curricula, in health-related programmes differences in national regulations, clinical practices, and course structures make this pathway more complex. For this reason, the School recognised that the main opportunities for student mobility should be channelled towards internships, placements, and practical training abroad, where students could integrate healthcare environments and gain competencies that transcend local realities. By emphasising mobility for traineeships, the institution sought to respond realistically to the needs of its students while simultaneously strengthening their professional profiles and intercultural adaptability. At the same time, the project was also conceived as a way of exploring and promoting new formats of mobility. The introduction of short-term mobilities, particularly through Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs), represented a crucial opportunity. This format is especially suitable for students in the health sciences, as it allows them to participate in innovative international learning experiences without the structural obstacles of full-semester mobilities. One of the objectives was, therefore, to encourage students to begin exploring and participating in this modality, thereby broadening the culture of international engagement within the School. A further dimension of the project was to expand the overall volume of mobility flows. The management of the awarded funding was guided by a principle of efficiency and strict budgetary control, with the clear priority of maximising the number of implemented mobilities. By carefully distributing the grant, the School aimed to ensure that the greatest possible number of students and staff could benefit from an international experience, while maintaining high standards of preparation, support, and monitoring. In parallel, the project was designed as a lever for institutional development. The period of its implementation was strategically used to strengthen and diversify the School’s network of international partners. The signing of new agreements with higher education institutions and healthcare organisations abroad was seen as an important contribution to the sustainability of the internationalisation strategy. In this sense, staff mobility – both academic and non-academic – was a key instrument. For teaching staff, mobility periods offered the possibility of developing an international mindset, integrating new pedagogical practices, and establishing sustainable collaborations with colleagues across Europe. For technical and administrative staff, mobility was framed as an opportunity to gain new competencies in areas such as international cooperation, mobility management, student services, and institutional development. The project was also intended to reinforce the visibility of the institution within the European Higher Education Area, and to create a bridge between mobility and broader educational goals. By enabling the participation of students and staff in diverse contexts, the School sought to promote not only academic and professional growth but also intercultural awareness, inclusion, and openness to innovation. These experiences were expected to have a long-term impact on participants’ employability and career prospects, while contributing to the continuous improvement of the institution itself. In summary, the School aimed to create meaningful international opportunities for students in health sciences, particularly through internships and short-term mobility formats; to strengthen the international mindset of teaching staff and enhance the competencies of administrative and technical staff; to diversify international partnerships and increase mobility flows through efficient use of funding; and, ultimately, to consolidate its new vision of internationalisation in line with Erasmus+ principles and the broader European agenda.