From its transborder location, the University of Lille places Europe and the international dimension at the heart of its policy and actions. Its ambition is to become the leading French university in north-western Europe. In 2024, the University of Lille counts numerous international partnerships and nearly 13% of international students and 10% of international staff from more than 150 different nationalities.
The European University of Brain and Technology, NeurotechEU and the cross-border -Interregional Internationalisation Initiative University Network (3i Network) are also essential levers for the scientific influence, intellectual and cultural enrichment and learning of students and all the teams at the University of Lille.
Today, the University's education and research activities stand out for their multi-disciplinary richness, the quality of their teaching recognised by the “Initiative of Excellence” label, and their ambitious internationalisation drive.
Key Areas of the University of Lille’s International Cooperation
NeurotechEU: The European University of Brain and Technology
The University of Lille is a member of NeurotechEU, the alliance of European universities dedicated to brain sciences and emerging technology. This network promotes mobility, interdisciplinary training and collaborative research, offering students, researchers, academic and administrative staff privileged access to varied expertise and high-level academic resources.
Our priority partnerships
The University of Lille is fully committed to developing strategic international partnerships to promote the exchange of knowledge and innovation. Thanks to strong collaborations with leading institutions and researchers around the world, the University of Lille places international cooperation at the heart of its academic and research mission.
Our international networks
As a founder of the 3i Network, an active stakeholder in the RFN, and a member of strategic alliances such as the SGroup, the Utrecht Network, the AUF, the EUA and the UFA, the University of Lille takes full advantage of these networks to support mobility, develop joint projects and strengthen synergies between education, research and innovation.
Our European and international projects
The University of Lille is involved in many projects supported by European, international and binational funds. It offers dedicated support to project leaders.
Hosting delegations
International delegation visits are open to academic and administrative staff from foreign higher education institutions, as well as representatives from governments, research institutes, and other organizations interested in engaging with the University.
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NeurotechEU : Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
France2030 This work benefited from French government funding managed by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche under the France 2030 programme, under the reference ‘ANR-23-GURE-0011’.