European and international engagement

Societal challenges do not stop at borders and must be understood globally. The European and international interdisciplinary and cross-border partnerships which are part of the fabric of the University of Bordeaux are major assets for tackling these challenges. This translates into the consolidation of existing partnerships and the identification of new opportunities based on reciprocity, contributing significant added value to the educational and research offer. This ambition is embodied in particular through the commitment of the University of Bordeaux to key international networks such as the European ENLIGHT alliance.

Student and researcher mobility has long been a marker for internationalisation and the circulation of knowledge. The University of Bordeaux wishes to enhance the learning and research experience it offers by creating a continuum of international opportunities that are available to all, from education to research and innovation. Aside from partnerships and networks, the aim is to train citizens of the world capable of understanding the complex challenges of our time, such as globalisation and the Anthropocene. This international outlook is essential to develop the intercultural skills which foster an active citizenry in a constantly changing world.

As part of its international mobility offering aimed at its staff and students, the University of Bordeaux wishes to enhance the quality of its living environment and hospitality, which complement its academic and scientific excellence. Its study programmes, research infrastructure, as well as its open and multilingual campuses, contribute to the blossoming of potential and projects within an academic ecosystem of international standing, while at the same time promoting a renewed vision of the French-speaking world. Its values of openness, equal opportunity, and cultural integration foster individual fulfilment and strengthen societal cohesion.