International university networks

At 'Université Grenoble Alpes', we are firmly committed to expanding our international network. We are building on our existing collaborations to actively strengthen our presence within global academic networks. This approach aims both to create specialized thematic networks (disciplinary and transdisciplinary) focused on our priority areas of development and to establish partnerships that foster the exchange of best practices on an international scale.

University Networks

Franco-Italian University (UFI)

We actively participate in academic and scientific cooperation with numerous Italian partners: dual degree programs, scholarship awards, doctoral and postdoctoral exchanges, research exchanges, teaching activities, and conferences.
www.universite-franco-italienne.org

Franco-German University (UFA)

We are also very involved with the Franco-German University (one of our professors serves as its vice president): binational degree programs, an annual forum, scholarships, student exchange programs, and teaching activities.
www.dfh-ufa.org

Partnership Networks

Unite! A network of universities focused on innovation, technology, and engineering

Selected and funded by the European Commission since June 2019, Unite! (University Network for Innovation, Technology, and Engineering) is an innovative project focused on engineering education and the development of European citizenship, with the goal of creating a large European campus stretching from Finland to Portugal.
www.unite-university.eu

European University Association (EUA)

The EUA represents more than 800 universities and national university presidents' conferences in 48 European countries. The EUA plays a crucial role in the Bologna Process and in shaping European Union policies on higher education, research, and innovation.
www.eua.eu

European Association for International Education (EAIE)

The EAIE is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989, led by its members, and dedicated to serving those actively involved in the internationalization of their institutions. It is a European center of expertise, networking, and resources for higher education.
www.eaie.org

Agence universitaire de la francophonie (AUF)

Comprising 118 countries that share the French language, the AUF brings together nearly 1,000 universities, grandes écoles, and university networks committed to the economic, sociocultural, and environmental development of its member states. As a permanent member of the AUF, we regularly respond to calls for proposals issued by this organization and thus contribute to the vitality of this hub of scientific excellence.
www.auf.org

CESAER, a European network of science and technology universities

CESAER positions itself as the network of leading European universities of excellence that, through education, research, and innovation, contribute to the development of societies open to knowledge and have a significant impact on science, technology, the economy, and society as a whole.
www.cesaer.org

Rhodanien Campus Alliance

Its purpose is to consolidate scientific cooperation between Université Grenoble Alpes, the University of Geneva, the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland, the University of Lausanne, and the University of Lyon. A joint seed fund has been established to finance several research projects. 

Jacques Cartier Center

The Jacques Cartier Center strengthens ties and brings together all stakeholders from the regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, Quebec, and Ottawa, as well as their metropolitan areas.
www.centrejacquescartier.com

RESCIF

The Francophone Network of Excellence in Engineering Sciences for Innovation and Development.
www.rescif.net

CLUSTER

A consortium linking science and technology universities for education and research.
www.cluster.org

Thematic Networks

MAGNA CHARTA

A Collaboration of University Presidents in Service of the Peoples of Europe and Observatory.
www.magna-charta.org

SGroup

A network of European universities working to help universities adapt to societal changes and needs.
sgroup-unis.eu

Scholars at Risk

A global network of solidarity focused on human rights and support for people in exile within the field of education.
www.scholarsatrisk.org

Institute of the Americas

A scientific interest group dedicated to research in the humanities and social sciences on societies in the Americas.
www.institutdesameriques.fr

Mobility Support Networks

Euraxess

The European Initiative to Support Researcher Mobility.
www.euraxess.ec.europa.eu

TASSEP

The Transatlantic Student Exchange Program for Science Students.
www.tassep.upmc.fr

ORA

The student exchange program between Ontario (Canada) and the Rhône-Alpes region.
www.ora.ouinternational.ca

 
Published on November 5, 2025
Updated on October 16, 2026