International Partnerships
Researchers at the University of Bern have strong global networks. International cooperation in research takes place in a variety of ways: From individual contacts with colleagues and research partners to collaborations within the framework of joint projects.
The University of Bern is committed to internationalization throughout the organization and maintains a broad network of international partners from which its researchers benefit. Some of the most important ones are presented here.
Networks
The University is proud to be a member of international alliances. Developing institutional links in this way ensures that the University has a seat at the table in international debates on research and science policy and helps to shape the networked universities of tomorrow.
Partner universities
The University of Bern has concluded university-wide agreements with other universities worldwide, to facilitate international cooperation in specific research areas.
UniBE initiatives
With initiatives on various topics, the University of Bern pools expertise and fosters international networking. In this way, it sets a further focus on internationalization. For example, the Initiative Afrique strengthens the University of Bern's many years of experience in cooperation with African partners.
Platforms
The University of Bern is host to a large number of collaboration platforms that bring together international researchers on important topics. By providing in-kind support, the University of Bern offers these international platforms a home.
UniBE International
UniBE International implements the university's central internationalization activities, ensures the university's presence in the international higher education and research community, and puts into place measures to achieve the university's internationalization goals.