The main functions of the Vice Rectorate for International Relations are:
• Promote, manage, and maintain relations, collaboration, and agreements with international universities, institutions, and entities.
• Coordinate international exchange programs.
• Coordinate international grants, except for those of research.
• Coordinate international funding, except for that of research.
• Represent the Miguel Hernández University of Elche at international forums.
• Promote international student recruitment.
• Enhance the university image beyond Spain.
• Plan and implement international programs through this office or in conjunction with other bodies of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche.
• National and international student exchange programs.
• Power to authorize and disburse expenses and process payments within the scope of its competencies.
• Sign contracts, agreements, and pacts on matters within its competencies on behalf of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche.
• Coordinate the Center for Development Cooperation and Volunteerism.
• Institutional representation of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche at cooperation forums.
• University cooperation programs of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
• Projects and actions of the Center for Development Cooperation.
• Coordinate courses and activities promoting language learning.