• CODE is an international and inclusive learning environment that attracts digital pioneers from all over the world and empowers them to live up to their full potential. As a community, we stimulate transformative innovation by fostering creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and curiosity-driven learning. Diversity and internationality are fundamental principles of CODE – and are continuously strengthened.
• CODE makes a contribution to intercultural encounters through internationalization. This emphasis on study, teaching, and research strengthens the reputation and profile of the university and its partners.
• CODE opens the space for diverse international experiences. In this way, students and staff acquire further skills in a globalized society and profession in a fast-changing international environment.
• CODE staff and students actively live an ever-evolving “welcome culture” in all areas of the university.
• CODE staff and students take the initiative and are responsible for shaping the university network. They are committed to the exchange and cooperation with international partners in teaching, research, and business as well as administrative collaborations.
• CODE is a well-known partner and is embedded in a variety of content-based and strategy-driven partnerships. Attracting talent from all over the world – faculty, staff, and students – CODE fosters international collaboration and exchange.

CODE and NTNU

In March 2020, we signed an MoU in the areas of research and student mobility with Norwegian University of Applied Science and Technology (NTNU, Campus Gjovik).

Kjell Are, Assistant Professor, Department of Design, Faculty of Architecture and Design; Joakim Berg, International coordinator (adviser), Education Section in Gjøvik and Toini Rust Kristiansen spent three days at CODE, comparing learning concepts, talking with our students, founders, lecturers, and professors, especially from Interaction Design Department.

CODE and ERASMUS PROGRAMME

CODE internationalization (EU and non-EU) strategy prioritizes participation in student and staff mobility, strategic partnerships and knowledge alliances, and participation in networks to share knowledge and values. The 2021-2027 EU Programme for education, training, youth, and sport of the European Commission (ERASMUS+) is seen as a core element of our internationalization strategy.

CODE has been awarded the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education, which is a prerequisite to participate in Erasmus programs and projects.