How can I tell whether international partnerships create real opportunities for students?

Do not judge by the number of partner universities alone. Check which opportunities students can actually use—such as exchanges, short-term programs, joint classes, overseas internships, or research—and verify eligibility, selection, costs, credit recognition, and how often they are offered in official information. Ask the university about recent participation numbers, concrete student examples, and how the experience connects to study after returning. Details may differ by faculty and academic year.