The International Relations Department, which coordinates the work carried out in the field of international relations, was established by the Decision of the UOC Board of Administration no. 983 of 28.10.2014, approved by the Decision of the UOC Senate no. 1398 of 13.11.2014.

The mission of the department is to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the university's policies in the field of international relations, with particular emphasis on the establishment of international partnerships with higher education and research institutions abroad, with international organisations and associations active in the field of education and/or scientific research and participation in European Union programmes in the field of education and training.

The structure  of the department is organised in two offices: the International Agreements and Partnerships Office and the Erasmus Plus Office.