Join our 2026 Program: Mestenhauser Academy for International Leadership

The Mestenhauser Institute is excited to launch our our new program, the Mestenhauser Academy for International Leadership. This is a comprehensive four-month evidence-based professional development experience in leadership of institution-wide internationalization. Participants will gain skills with the support of internationally recognised trainers and guest speakers from the practice.

The 2026 program will take place during the following dates:

  • April 12th-14th, 2026 (in-person)
  • March/May/June (online, dates TBA)

The program is open to Vice Rectors, Vice Deans for Internationalization, Policy Advisors, and Senior Internationalization Officers who may choose to bring their International Office Directors with them.

Applications are now open! You can apply using this link, or you can learn more at https://miic.world/mestenhauser-leadership-academy/.

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