The Cooperation Between Universities as a Way to Build Strong Business and Scientific Units

Abstract

More and more frequently in the literature you can meet the described cooperation between the university and the business environment. These projects relate both to joint research, raising funds in the framework of EU grants, practices, internships for students, graduates and employees of the university, preparation of expert reports, prototypes, diagnoses, matching the educational offer to the needs of the local market, etc. However considerably less can meet with the co-operation among universities but also in this area can be indicated numerous opportunities for joint action.

Keywords

• higher education
• cooperation
• intercollegiate cooperation
• the image of the university
• rankings