Empowering Global Engagement

Staff mobility fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and global networking. Whether you are planning to teach abroad, attend training workshops, or participate in job shadowing at one of our partner institutions, our office is here to guide and assist you throughout your journey.

Opportunities Available

We support various staff mobility programmes, including:

  • Teaching Mobility – Deliver lectures or workshops at a partner university

  • Training Mobility – Participate in training sessions, staff weeks, or job shadowing abroad

  • Erasmus+ Staff Mobility – Funded opportunities for both teaching and training in Europe and beyond

  • South-South and North-South Collaborations – Regional and international mobility through our global partnerships

Our Support Services

Our team provides:

  • Information on available programmes and partner institutions

  • Application procedures and deadlines

  • Guidance on mobility agreements and documentation

  • Pre-departure preparation and logistics support

  • Post-mobility reporting and experience sharing

Benefits of Staff Mobility

  • Broaden your academic and professional networks

  • Exchange best practices and innovative ideas

  • Enhance your intercultural competence

  • Strengthen institutional cooperation and capacity building

For upcoming calls, eligibility criteria, and how to apply, please browse through the resources on this page or contact us directly.

Christ University (India)

Since 2016, UWC has partnered with Christ University in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This collaboration has led to joint events such as the 5th International Conference on Counselling Practice, co-hosted by both institutions. These initiatives aim to enhance psychological practice and promote health and well-being, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Scholar in Residence programme at CHRIST University offers faculty members from partner institutions a unique opportunity to engage in collaborative research, co-teach courses, develop joint publications, and strengthen long-term academic partnerships.

Programme Timeline:

  • Application Deadline: 10 February 2025

  • Residency Period: March 2025 – March 2026

Applications to be sent to:
international.affairs@christuniversity.in

Objectives:

  1. To foster international university partnerships

  2. To increase research output and facilitate joint publications

  3. To offer opportunities for delivering joint modules or courses with CHRIST University faculty

Application Process:

Applicants must contact the relevant faculty at CHRIST University, obtain a letter of support, and submit a clear proposal outlining objectives and expected outcomes. A letter of no objection from the applicant’s home institution is also required. Applications undergo internal review and selection.

Coverage Includes:

  • On-campus accommodation and meals

  • Access to events, libraries, and knowledge centres

  • VISA invitation letters and airport transfers

  • Reimbursement of airfare up to INR 100,000 (bookings must be made through designated Indian travel agencies)

  • Travel insurance (recommended)

Note: Applicants may undertake the residency at one or more CHRIST campuses. Visa costs and government registration within 14 days of arrival are the applicant’s responsibility. The university is not liable for personal belongings.

CHRIST University Website

For more information at UWC, contact:
Dr. Umesh Bawa – ubawa@uwc.ac.za
Tracy Beckett –  tbeckett@uwc.ac.za

Erasmus+ Mobility Programme

Part of the European Union’s Erasmus+ initiative, Key Action 1 supports the mobility of students and staff for learning or professional development abroad.

Click here for current Erasmus+ opportunities (link to Erasmus+ page)

Contact:
Annah Chuene – achuene@uwc.ac.za

Missouri Partnership UMSAEP (USA)

Since 1986, the University of Missouri South African Education Program (UMSAEP) has partnered with UWC to advance mutual understanding and academic cooperation. The programme was established to help uplift South Africans affected by apartheid-era policies.

Over 900 faculty exchanges have taken place since the partnership began. Exchanges typically range from two weeks to one month, but longer visits are also supported.

Purpose:
To promote cooperation in teaching, research, and service between the University of Missouri System and UWC.

Apply:
Visit the Application Details page to prepare your application and download the form.

We encourage all staff members to explore the wide range of mobility opportunities and become ambassadors of international collaboration. Your participation contributes directly to the global outlook and academic excellence of our institution.

What our staff say

  • Staff Exchange:
    1 March 2019 to 17 March 2019
    University of Missouri/ University of the Western Cape
    The purpose of this visit was to explore the use of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Health Professions Education at the University of Missouri. I was fortunate enough to secure visits to two campuses, namely- the campus in St Louis and the other in Columbia. Both campuses are remarkably different in various ways. For the first week of my visit, I was hosted by Prof Andy Goodman and his colleagues in the Center for Teaching and Learning in St Louis. During the second week I was hosted by Profs Danielle Oprean and Xinhoa Xu in the School of Information Science and Learning Technology in Columbia. I wish to thank all the staff who I have met during this time for their kindness and hospitality. Thank you to UM and UWC for giving me this opportunity to learn and grow.
    Simone Titus
    Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape
  • Report on collaborative research visit
    2019
    University of the Missouri South African Education Programme
    The purpose of the visit was to explore collaborative research on marama bean (Tylosema esculentum), and to follow up on current collaborative research between Prof Ludidi and Prof Robert Sharp as well as to follow up on current collaborative research between Dr Keyster and Prof David Mendoza-Cozatl (which was linked to Prof Antje Heese). This also served as an opportunity for Prof Ludidi and Dr Keyster to attend the 2019 IPG Symposium. Several meetings were held during this period to cover a range of activities pertaining to the collaborative links between plant scientists at MU and UWC.
    Prof N. N. Ludidi & Dr. Marshall Keyster
    Acting Director: Centre of Excellence in Food Security
  • Academic Exchange Program
    January 17 – February 16, 2019
    University of Missouri - University of the Western Cape

    I acknowledge the financial support of the UM / UWC Exchange Program and the support of Prof Rod Uphoff, Ms. Hilda Wilson and their teams for the planning and arrangements. The National Research Foundation is also acknowledged for co-funding this exchange visit. I wish to thank Prof Suchi Guha and the Department of  physics and Astronomy at UMC for hosting me. I especially express my gratitude to Prof Suchi Guha,m Prof Carsten Ullrich, Prof Paul Miceli and his wife, Marta, for their friendship, hospitality and support and for the great dinners, discussions and excursions. I also wish to thank Prof Peter Pfeifer for initiating our departmental collaboration with UMC and for his friendship, valuable discussions and advice. A special thank you to the team of Prof Guha (Sorb, Amrit, Alec and Randy) for the valuable discussions and for their assistance with the analytical measurements!

    Prof Christopher Arendse,
    Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of the Western Cape

More About Mobility

We provide information, guidance, and administrative support for:

Student Mobility

Where learning goes beyond the classroom and across borders. Whether you are an incoming or outgoing exchange student, this page is your gateway to everything you need for a successful and enriching mobility experience.

Scholarships & Funding

A variety of international scholarship opportunities are available for students to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies abroad. These opportunities are supported by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) through partnerships with foreign governments and institutions.

ERASMUS+

A European Union programme enabling students and staff to study or teach abroad at partner universities. The Erasmus+ programme offers grants that cover travel and a monthly stipend, which covers accommodation and living allowance.

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