The globalization of the world economy leads to new possibilities for international careers for students. Participation in EU education, training and labour policies raises enhanced opportunities to this end. For new and candidate members of the European Union, the act of joining is perceived to yield benefits of a profoundly useful nature - planned interactions with Western universities; technical assistance; enlarged staff and student recruitment and mobility; creation of an intercultural community in the institution, enhancement of research capability etc. This compares with universities such as Europe which currently have strong affinities with EU universities, but are precluded from some benefits.