IHEI aims to increase the International Relations (IRR) capacities of Iranian HEIs to increase their potential to be more open and reduce barriers for fluid international (int´l) exchanges. The consortium, 3 EU HEIs + 6 Iranian HEIs with geographical balance (5 admin regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran), will work on strengthening the int´l dimension of the Iranian HE System via transfer of know-how, management capacities & good practices; plus develop a network to harmonise internationalisation practices at a national level.Specifically the project aims to:• Modernise IROs of 6 Iranian HEIs via updating of IT syst. & capacity building (“train the trainer” workshops + visits to EU IRR structures). Partners will disseminate project results in each region generating national level impact;• Draft 2 important documents for impact at macro and micro level: • “White Paper for credit recognition & int´l HE mobility in the Islamic Republic of Iran”, addressing one of the main difficulties for internationalisation of Iranian HE; • “IRO Management Guide in the Islamic Republic of Iran”, for the harmonisation of int´l practices at institutional level.• Set-up the 1st National Network in International Relations in HE in the Islamic Republic of Iran;• Promote national level dialogue to increase awareness of the importance of IRR & develop strategies for its development, esp. regarding credit recognition and student mobility.IHEI will have strong impact on• Increased national level awareness on challenges & existing initiatives in internationalisation of HE• Enhanced human, organisational & technical capacities at institutional levels to promote efficient internationalisation & create a pool of qualified human resources to effectively implement reforms, using modern tools & methodologies• Sustainably strengthened international institutional capacities, through development of int´l strategic action plans & joint strategies for efficient management of IROs.