The Office of International Affairs and External Cooperation (OAICE), is the dependency of the Rectory that is responsible for promoting the academic development of the institution by adhering to the opportunities that arise from the internationalization of higher education. It manages the training of teachers and senior officials abroad, promoting mobility in all its forms; teachers and students. The OAICE encourages international cooperation for an integrated participation of the University in international programs and cooperation agreements.

A key task is the administration and implementation of the "Programa Institucional de Becas al Exterior para Funcionarios Universitarios" (the Institutional Program for Scholarships Abroad for University Officials), which allows teachers and administrators to pursue postgraduate studies abroad, mainly PhD, and professional level training through short-term fellowships.