Commission for International Affairs (KIA)

The Commission for International Affairs (KIA) is a committee of the Academic Senate (AS ) of Alice Salomon University of Applied Sciences Berlin and supports the university management in its internationalization activities. It is made up of university lecturers, academic staff, technical, service and administrative staff and students. The KIA supports the internationalization process, promotes university-wide communication regarding internationalization and formulates recommendations.

ASH Berlin is a traditional and internationally renowned state university for social work, health, education and training (SAGE). The international character of the university is anchored in its mission statement. The university's teaching, research and practical development are oriented towards international social and scientific developments. International degree courses attract a high proportion of students with a transnational perspective from Germany and abroad.

Numerous students go abroad for a study or internship period, make use of the well-developed network of global university cooperation or take part in study trips abroad. An international focus can be certified under specific criteria. Lecturers and staff also take advantage of the Erasmus+ program or other funding as part of short-term lectureships and further training abroad or participate in international research projects. A large number of cooperation agreements worldwide form the basis for this and enable guest students and guest lecturers to contribute their experiences and perspectives to the university and thus contribute to an international campus. The university's international commitment is reflected in its membership of the global "Scholars at Risk" network, the annual International Summer School and numerous other international activities. English- and Spanish-language seminars and - at Master's level - some complete degree courses combine different cultural and academic approaches. The further strengthening of internationalization is a declared goal of the KIA. It supports ASH Berlin, its students, staff and lecturers in this endeavor.