The datasets on incoming and outgoing mobility at “Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava (USV) for the 2024/2025 academic year offer a comprehensive overview of student mobility flows, emphasizing participation trends, preferred destinations, and the types of academic activities involved.
From a geographical perspective, mobility is largely centered on European cooperation. On the incoming side, Spain accounts for the highest proportion—approximately one-third of students (around 32–35%)—followed by Portugal (about 24–26%). Other countries, including Italy, France, Türkiye, and Moldova, each contribute smaller shares ranging between 2% and 6%. This distribution reflects USV’s strong appeal among Southern and Western European institutions, alongside a gradual increase in participation from non-EU partners.
A similar pattern can be observed in outgoing mobility. Spain and Portugal remain the top choices for USV students, each attracting roughly 20–25% of participants. These are followed by Greece, Italy, and Türkiye, with shares of approximately 10–15% each. Additional destinations such as Poland, Sweden, France, and the Czech Republic typically account for less than 5–7%, indicating both stable partnerships and moderate diversification within Europe.
In terms of academic activities, mobility in both directions is overwhelmingly dominated by exam-based (coursework) exchanges. Around 97–99% of incoming students engage exclusively in exam-related activities, while the share for outgoing students is similarly high, at about 90–95%. This confirms that ERASMUS+ mobility at USV is primarily focused on traditional study formats.
Other types of mobility—such as internships, thesis work, or combined academic formats—remain limited. Together, they represent approximately 5–7% of outgoing mobilities and about 3% of incoming ones, appearing only occasionally.
Regarding fields of study, mobility is concentrated in areas such as engineering and information technology, economics and business administration, and social sciences. These domains are consistently represented across both datasets, highlighting USV’s academic strengths and its alignment with partner institutions.
Overall, the 2024/2025 mobility data points to a balanced and reciprocal system. While USV benefits from a stable and well-established ERASMUS+ framework, the findings suggest opportunities for future development through the diversification of mobility formats, particularly by expanding participation in internships, research activities, and blended learning experiences to enhance the practical dimension of international mobility.
