We therefore find it interesting to see whether there are similarities in geographical priorities between the Nordic countries and the institutions when they conclude agreements with new partner institutions. . Faculties sign agreements in their disciplines. MOU, Interfaculty and agreements covering all areas are signed by the Rector, Vice-Rector or Head of the IRO. (University of Turku, FI). . The university has agreed on university guidelines for the conclusion of interinstitutional agreements within the framework of the Erasmus programme… (University of Copenhagen, DK). The procedures for concluding new partnership agreements by higher education institutions generally depend on how they work with the two types of partnership agreements described above.