Higher Education Act (HEdA)

Art. 66

1 The Federal Council may sign international agreements on behalf of the higher education sector for: a. international cooperation, particularly the structuring of studies as well as recognition of studies, qualifications and equivalencies within the higher education sector; b. measures to encourage international mobility; c. participation in international support programmes and projects. 2 In the international agreements mentioned in paragraph 1, the Federal Council may also agree on: a. financial controls and audits; b. personal safety inspections; c. the protection and assignment of intellectual property arising from or required for scientific cooperation; d. federal participation in legal entities established under public law or private law; e. membership with international organisations. 3 Under the terms of the Cooperation Agreement, the Higher Education Council and the Swiss Conference of Rectors of Higher Education Institutions shall take part in preparations for such agreement