A diverse and complementary partnership of 9 European, 8 South African and 4 associated partners are dedicated to implement a well functioning mobility scheme taking into account the capacity and expertise of the European partners and the needs of the South African partners. The carefully selected associated partners will contribute a great deal in promoting the project within the wider higher education community. The mobility scheme focuses on master, PhD and staff exchange and gives special attention to historically disadvantaged and deprived individuals. A total of 75 students and staff will spend a study or research period in Europe: 38 master students will be trained in specialized courses and will be introduced to new teaching and learning methods; 23 PhD students will have access to high-level PhD programmes and internationally renowned research units; 14 members of staff (both academic and administrative) will be trained, conduct research, teach or prepare joint publications at one of the European partner universities.The EUROSA consortium members are committed to cooperate, to exchange good practices, share knowledge and expertise at various levels and in various fields. The management of the project and the internal communication structures will be based on the creation of several management bodies and subunits. A clear definition of roles and responsibilities (dedicated management of the coordinating institution and active role of partner universities) and maximum transparency of structures and procedures (promotion, application, selection, admission) ensure a smooth running project and mobility scheme.