Our priority partnerships

The University of Lille maintains close ties with KU Leuven (Belgium) (opens in a new window). In 2019, the first inter-university strategic partnership agreement was signed between our institutions, confirming our mutual commitment to developing joint multidisciplinary projects in the fields of research, training and teaching. This strategic agreement has now been enriched by a large number of joint projects, such as:

• Regular joint supervision through the “Global PhD” doctoral scholarship programme
• 5 international research chairs
• A strategic cooperation agreement specific to the field of health

Our ambition today is to continue and further intensify academic cooperation between our institutions.

The University of Lille maintains close cooperation with Taiwan Medical University (TMU). Several International Associated Laboratories (LAI) bring together our researchers with a shared goal of advancing scientific knowledge in key disciplines, such as neuroscience (LAI NeuroTMULille) and oceanography (LAI MULTIFAQUA). We also offer an Erasmus Mundus master's program (EMMAH) in partnership with TMU. 

Furthermore, the PNG International Research Chair currently brings together the teams from the LilNCog laboratory at the UFR3S and our partners at TMU for a France 2030 project lasting 4 years (2025-2029). The PlaNeuroGen project, in partnership with TMU, explores the use of trophic factors (nutritional environment) derived from platelets to combat cognitive decline and diseases related to tauopathies, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Our ambition today is to further intensify our research and training projects in partnership with the teams at Taiwan Medical University.

The University of Lille is strengthening its ties with Ghana through its priority partnership with the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). In May 2024, a decisive step was taken with the signing of a priority partnership agreement, making KNUST the second institution to receive a privileged status with the University of Lille.

Through the FSPI NYANSAPO call for projects, which supports the development of academic relations between France and Ghana, our two universities have initiated research collaboration in sciences, particularly in the field of water, focusing on sampling, analysis, monitoring, and prediction of disinfection by-products.

The exploration of collaboration opportunities is vast and promises multifaceted and multidisciplinary cooperation, paving the way for student exchanges, joint research projects, and new training opportunities.

Recognized for its excellence in research and teaching, the University of Bonn collaborates with the University of Lille, particularly through the European alliance NeurotechEU, an alliance supported by 9 leading universities. NeurotechEU is the European University Alliance in Brain and Technology.

Additionally, regular mobility programs for our students and researchers help intensify exchanges between our teams.

Our institution's ambition is to further expand our bilateral projects in cooperation with the University of Bonn, particularly in the areas of education and research.

University College London (UCL), ranked 9th in the world by the QS World University Ranking 2025, is a priority partner of our institution. UCL stands out for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative research, and interdisciplinarity.

The University of Lille collaborates particularly with UCL within the framework of the Master’s in Language Sciences. Mobility programs also facilitate regular interactions between our students and teams.

Our ambition today is to further amplify our research and training projects in cooperation with UCL.

The University of Chile, ranked 139th in the QS WUR, has been a long-standing partner of the University of Lille.

In terms of research, the two universities have developed cooperation projects, notably through 55 co-publications between 2015 and 2022 in various fields. One of the major objectives is to continue this momentum by strengthening researcher mobility and developing new joint projects in different research areas.

At the same time, the partnership also extends to the educational sector. To structure and intensify these collaborations, the University of Lille and the University of Chile are jointly preparing to submit an international PREFALC project for 2025, focusing on teaching ethics. The “Visiting Lecturers” program has facilitated staff mobility between both institutions, strengthening pedagogical ties and opening new perspectives for cooperation between the two universities.

The Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP) is one of Brazil’s leading public universities and is among the three major state universities in São Paulo. Ranked 7th in the QS WUR of Latin American Universities, it is recognized for the excellence of its teaching and research in agricultural sciences, environmental sciences, engineering, veterinary medicine, and the humanities.

A tele-tandem program has been established with UNESP, enabling students to practice Portuguese and French in pairs with Brazilian students. This initiative promotes language learning, with the goal of enhancing student exchanges.

Beyond academic exchanges, our two universities have already conducted several joint research projects and aim to strengthen this dynamic through new scientific collaborations.

Ranked 200th in the QS World University Rankings, Arizona State University (ASU) is one of the priority universities for the University of Lille. Recognized for its excellence in innovation and interdisciplinary research, ASU is particularly renowned in the fields of engineering sciences, sustainable development, and artificial intelligence.

To develop strong ties and in-depth collaborations, the priority is to explore areas of cooperation, notably through the hosting of delegations.

Recognized for its excellence in education and research, Nagoya University collaborates with the University of Lille on advanced research projects, particularly in the field of health sciences. This cooperation has led to the creation of the WILL ORIGAMI International Research Chair, where researchers from both universities jointly study the impact of O-GlcNAcylation, a protein modification linked to cellular nutritional status, on chromatin organization and its role in metabolic disorders and cancer.

Our ambition today is to further expand our research projects, training initiatives, and mobility programs between our institutions.

Wayne State University (WSU), recognized for its research and education in health sciences, social sciences, and the arts, stands out for its public health innovation programs and major contributions to urban research.

As part of this collaboration, the University of Lille is renewing its commitments with WSU to solidify and intensify student exchanges.