About BELCO
Initially founded by Fontys University of Applied Sciences (the Netherlands), Lillebaelt Academy University of Applied Sciences (Denmark), Cologne Business School (Germany) and BBA INSEEC (France) as a result of a fruitful and strength-combined collaboration, the BELCO Alliance has been growing into an interactive network between European and non-European higher education institutions with a strong international focus.
The BELCO Alliance at a glance
Formally initiated on a trustworthy, reliable and in-depth cooperation the BELCO Alliance was officially established in 2015.
Grew out of the commitment to sustainable and high-quality seeking strategic partnership, the consortium is a reply to an increasing need for a new way of international collaboration between higher education institutions fostering their educational programmes in order to prepare proactive professionals with strong inter-cultural and economic awareness and able to efficiently work and contribute to our global society.
Together BELCO institutions are committed to:
Promoting an international academic excellence through an intensive joint collaboration in the fields of education, research and international projects;
Creating a sustainable academic, entrepreneurial and innovative environment based on a large network interaction;
Enhancing an institutional international reputation by encouraging worldwide multilateral partnerships in countries and areas considered to be strategic priorities;
Contributing to new international mobility programmes for students and faculty members;
Implementing a joint internationalization strategy and boosting the Alliance institutions’ participation in European and international mobility projects.