AHS is an institute based on culture of internationalization where creativity, innovative ways of thinking, self-directed learning and entrepreneurship are key values. AHS has an extensive network of international contacts and is an active partner in international networks and projects for educational and research purposes. These partnerships are chosen for their complementarities in the context of student mobility, professionalisation, social services and education. The teacher training department, one of the 5 expertise domains of AHS, has 3 000 students and 300 lecturers and researchers.