Networks and Partnerships
Partnerships, networks, and cooperation
European network NEOLAiA
Bielefeld University is a member of the NEOLAiA network, an association of nine young, dynamically developing university institutions in various European regions beyond the metropolises. NEOLAiA wants to create an open and inclusive educational and social environment to support equity at the university and in European society as a whole with a regional focus.
You can find out more about the NEOLAiA project at Bielefeld University here.
- Participating universities
The following universities have joined the network along with Bielefeld University:
University of Jaén (Spain)
University of Nicosia (Cyprus)
Örebro University (Sweden)
University of Ostrava (Czech Republic)
University of Salerno (Italy)
“Ștefan cel Mare” University of Suceava (Romania)
University of Tours (France)
Šiauliai State University of Applied Sciences (Lithuania)- Contact
Strategic partnerships
- France: Université Paris Cité
Bielefeld University maintains intensive cooperation with the French reform university, in particular in the area of double degrees.Edit
- Italy: Università di Bologna
Bielefeld University maintains close cooperation with the traditional Italian university, in particular in the area of double degrees.
The Università di Bologna with around 87,500 students is Europe’s oldest university. In addition to its unique historical tradition, it has been a leader in internationalisation for centuries. More than 6,700 international students attend the highly ranked university in the historical city centre. The alma mater is one of the 100 best universities of history world-wide. In excess of 210 degree programmes at the university in the regional capital provide a diverse and exciting range of courses.
- Japan: Osaka University
EditA number of exchange cooperations is available with the renowned university in Japan; students from all faculties in particular can go to Japan for language acquisition.
- Canada: Alberta-OWL Cooperation
EditUniversities in OWL (Ostwestfalen-Lippe, Germany) and educational institutions in Edmonton (Canada) work together to exchange and develop knowledge in the Alberta-OWL cooperation. The cooperation focuses on close interdisciplinary collaboration in research, as well as on student and intern exchange. Multilateral relations between all partners involved complement, combine, and build on the strengths of both regions.
- Mexico: Strategic partnership with the Universidad de Guadalajara
Bielefeld University and the Universidad de Guadalajara have been engaged in intense cooperation in the form of student exchanges, as well as lecturer and researcher exchanges, since 2005. The option of a double degree in the MA InterAmerican Studies with the Maestría en Literaturas Interamericanas was introduced in the winter semester 2018/19, for example. Another option is the ISAP (International Study Partnership Program). Both partners play coordinating roles in the German-Latin American research centre in the social sciences and humanities, the Merian Center for Advanced Latin American Studies (CALAS), which has been established since 2017 and is funded by the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung.Edit
International networks and memberships
Well-connected around the world
Bielefeld University is a member of a number of associations and networks to expand its international profile.
Contact: international-partnerships@uni-bielefeld.de
Research cooperations
Internationally visible and active
Bielefeld University is an internationally successful institution active in global networks. It is a top location in several research fields with high international visibility and activity. The university maintains international cooperations and partnerships with universities on all continents and participates in numerous international research projects.
Exchange cooperations
Bielefeld University offers numerous exchange opportunities with destinations around the world. In addition to the Erasmus+ programme, faculties maintain exchange relationships with universities from all over the world. Students can study at partner institutions; researchers can hold short-term lectureships there.
