The University of Antwerp is an international university. Foreign students from all over the world make up 12% of the total student population. At any one time, there are around 100 foreign researchers working as part of UA research teams. The University of Antwerp participates in all European educational programmes. Student and staff mobility, both inside and outside Europe, is very important, which is why strategic partnerships have been established  with universities around the world. Traditionally, the UA has been heavily involved in developmental co-operation. The UA is proud to be one of the institutions of higher education in Europe which were given in the past the European Credit Transfer System-label by the European Commission.