Montenegro has established an extensive network of bilateral agreements with European and international partners, aiming to strengthen education, research, and cultural exchange. These agreements cover a wide range of activities, including student and staff mobility, the exchange of teaching expertise, cooperation between educational and research institutions, and the sharing of best practices in education reform.
Through its bilateral agreements, Montenegro promotes:
- Student and faculty exchange opportunities;
- Professional development of academic staff;
- Joint research and scientific projects with international partners;
- Exchange of publications and teaching methodologies;
- Support for language learning and cultural cooperation;
- Involvement in global academic and research programmes.
Since 2008, Montenegro has signed over 30 cooperation agreements with countries and institutions worldwide. Some key examples include:
- Croatia (2008, 2009, 2015): cooperation in education, science, and sports.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina (2008): agreements on education exchange and collaboration.
- United Kingdom (2009, 2019, 2024): partnerships with the British Council and Peace Corps for English language teaching and educational development.
- Germany (2011, 2019, 2024): cooperation with the German Government and Goethe-Institut.
- Turkey (2012): memorandum on education collaboration.
- Hungary (2013, 2017, 2022): multiple agreements, including participation in the Stipendium Hungaricum Programme.
- France (2011, 2018, 2025): promotion of French language teaching.
- Italy (2014): cultural and educational cooperation.
- Slovenia (2015, 2017): agreements in education, culture, and joint programmes.
- United Arab Emirates (2016): cooperation in higher education and research.
- United States (2018, 2024): Fulbright Programme and Peace Corps collaboration.
- China (2024): agreements on educational cooperation and recognition of higher education documents.
- Bulgaria (2021): cooperation in education.
Continuous Internationalisation
Montenegro’s higher education institutions also maintain direct bilateral agreements with universities worldwide, ensuring active academic exchanges and joint participation in research projects. These partnerships contribute to the country’s internationalisation of higher education, enhance the quality of scientific work, and expand opportunities for both students and staff.