The power and authority that current regulations confer upon the Rector have been delegated to the Vice Rector for International Relations in these specific areas:
• Relations, collaboration, and the formulation of agreements with other foreign universities, institutions, and entities.
• International exchange programs.
• International assistance and grants, except for those pertaining to research.
• Institutional representation at international forums and those of cooperation.
• Planning and execution of international programs and degrees/diplomas, both by itself as well as together with other university bodies.
• National and international student exchange programs.
• Coordination of development cooperation and university volunteer efforts and the UMH Headquarters in Rwanda.
• University cooperation programs of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID).
• Management and coordination of university volunteer programs.
• Development cooperation projects and endeavors.
• Coordination and monitoring compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030, in conjunction with the Vice Rector for Inclusion, Sustainability and Athletics.
• Power to authorize and disburse expenses and process payments within the scope of its competencies.
• Signing, on behalf of the Miguel Hernández University of Elche, of contracts, agreements, and pacts on matters within its competencies.