ABOUT THE NETWORK
Mission
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The Magalhães Network was formed in 2005 to increase the academic exchange and collaboration between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean. Member Universities are faculties/schools of technology, engineering and architecture. Some are public, some are private.
The Magalhães Network offers added value to member Universities, their students and staff:
- Effective tools for student exchange
- Systematic exchange of best practices for internationalization
- A platform to build relations that can be used to develop joint projects between member Universities.
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Governance
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The General Assembly, held annually, is the decision-making body. The Steering Committee is the executive body; it is formed by six member Universities, three from each continent. The Magalhães Network has a President and a Vice-President, representing the two continents. The Presidency is elected for two years and may be re-elected for a second term. The secretariat of the Network follows the President.
The Presidency has been held by:
- Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain (2005-2010)
- Universidad do Saõ Paulo, Brazil (2011-2014)
- Lund University, Sweden (2015-2018)
- Universidad de los Andes, Colombia (2019-2022)
- Politecnico di Torino (2023-today)
Anniversary Booklets
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The Magalhães Network has produced commemorative booklets to mark its major milestones, documenting achievements in academic cooperation between Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean since 2005.
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS
GLOBAL AWARENESS
Glasgow 2026: 36th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition
The 36th Annual EAIE Conference and Exhibition will be held on September 8th to 11th, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. This year’s conference theme is ‘The Rhythm of Revolution’ and the event will take place at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC).
NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo
Join peers and experts at the premier global professional learning and networking event for all international educators and organizations that support international education for the NAFSA 2026 Annual Conference & Expo, "Global by Design", which will be held in Orlando, FL, USA from May 26th to 29th, 2026.
Welcome to APAIE 2026!
The APAIE Conference and Exhibition brings together thousands of professionals who are passionate about international education from across the globe to the Asia-Pacific region to network, improve professional skills and learn about new developments in international education. Next edition will be held in Hong Kong on February 23rd to 27th, 2026.
GET IN TOUCH
Send a message to the Secretariat of the Magalhães Network
or contact us at magalhaes@polito.it
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If you are a student interested in participating in a mobility abroad in an engineering or architecture program in a member University of the Network, please refer to the International Office of your university.