DAAD Receives 2016 IIE Europe Award for Excellence in Global Higher Education Internationalization

**BUDAPEST, NOVEMBER 23, 2016 - The Institute of International Education’s IIE European Office is delighted to announce the recipient of its esteemed 2016 IIE Europe Award for Excellence. This year, we honor the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD, recognizing their pivotal contributions to enhancing global higher education through internationalization.

**The DAAD serves as an indispensable bridge between the academic realms and an expansive network of external partners. As a distinguished German institution deeply rooted in Europe, it actively shapes the European Higher Education Area and the European Research Landscape while fostering European interests worldwide.

**Reflecting its core philosophy of 'Change by Exchange', DAAD supports more than just students and researchers with exceptional academic achievements. The organization is committed to embracing challenges and playing an active role in shaping them as they evolve. Established in 1925, it has supported over 1.9 million scholars across the globe through various educational initiatives.

**As a registered association, DAAD's membership comprises 239 German institutions of higher education and 105 student bodies. Its operations ext far beyond offering grants and scholarships; DAAD is dedicated to internationalizing German universities, promoting German studies abroad, supporting developing countries in establishing effective educational systems, and advising policymakers on matters pertning to culture, education, and development.

**DAAD’s initiatives span from Scholarships for the Best - fostering academic talent by funding high-achieving students both within Germany and internationally - to Structures for Internationalization which create university frameworks that enhance mobility, dialogue, research quality, and teaching excellence. They also prioritize Expertise for Academic Collaborations, offering insights into educational cultures and academic systems worldwide to facilitate collaborations between academics and institutions.

**We are deeply humbled by the opportunity to continue our partnership with DAAD through various projects such as STEM Exchange programs, Best Practices Conferences, joint publications, and emergency scholarships designed to support refugee students from Syria. The German Academic Exchange Service also stands as a key partner in Generation Study Abroad, IIE’s initiative med at doubling the number of U.S. students participating in study abroad by the of this decade.

**Receiving this award serves as an inspiration for DAAD to further their dedication to its mission of 'Opening Minds to the World'. International academic exchange is essential for developing excellence and broadening perspectives, particularly amidst a swiftly changing global landscape that requires well-prepared scientists, leaders, and citizens with a mindset encompassing global social responsibility.

**Since our establishment in 1919, IIE has been at the forefront of providing international education strategies and programs. Our approach underscores diversity, borderlessness, and impact - proven tools for governments and companies to invest in global talent and strengthen international relationships.

**With over 250 programs encompassing students, educators, young professionals, and trnees worldwide, IIE operates through a network of offices across continents with partnerships that ext to major corporations and organizations seeking tlored education solutions.

**The Institute of International Education IIE is committed to nurturing a global community of learners, fostering innovation, excellence, and inclusivity in higher education.

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