The University of Lille is currently developing a limited number of strategic international partnerships. These are formalized and visible collaborations with another partner higher education institution abroad. These collaborations are based on mutual commitments over the medium and long term to address common objectives and challenges. A priority partnership encompasses a variety of joint actions in both research and valorization as well as in education, and must be based on shared values.
These priority partnerships are defined according to the university's international strategy and follow a three-phase methodology:
- Phase 1: Identification and evaluation of potential partners
- Phase 2: Selection and negotiation of the terms of the priority partnership
- Phase 3: Implementation and evaluation of the priority partnership agreement
Objectives of Our International Priority Partnerships
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
- Developing the International Profile of Our Institution and Contributing to the Attractiveness and International Development of the Territory, Metropolis, Department, and Region
- Enhance Educational Opportunities for Students and Staff: Through international mobility programs and joint academic offerings, students and faculty gain exposure to global perspectives, enhancing their educational experience and promoting lifelong learning.
SUPPORTING EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH
- Initiating New International Research Excellence Projects
- Leveraging Expertise and Excellence from International Partners
ESTABLISHING MUTUAL AND LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIPS
- Strengthen a historic collaboration and ensure the sustainability of the partnership over the long term
- Support the development of a new long-term strategic collaboration
- Establish mutually recognized partnerships with reciprocal contributions
Flagship Projects and Initiatives
RESEARCH PROJECTS
- Our institution actively supports the development of research projects with our priority international partners, particularly through the establishment of International Associated Laboratories (LAI), International Chairs, and joint supervision of PhD theses.
TRAINING PROGRAMS
- With nearly 9 Erasmus Mundus in 2025, we are proud to be the institution with the largest number of Erasmus Mundus programs in France. Our University supports the development of training programs with our priority international partners around the world.
MOBILITIES
- Through our MOBLILEX mobility programs and the guest speaker program, our institution supports researchers and administrative staff in their short or long term mobility projects with our priority international partners.
