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International Networks and Partnerships
Bielefeld University maintains numerous international partnerships with outstanding universities worldwide. There are very close and strategic collaborations with some of these universities, which are particularly promoted by the Rectorate of Bielefeld University.
- France: Université Paris Cité
There is an intensive collaboration between Bielefeld University and the Université Paris Cité, especially in the area of double degrees.
Atahualpa Garcia Ibarra
Internationale Kooperationen: Double Degrees und Strategische Partnerschaften
- Telephone
- +49 521 106-67878
- Room
- UHG C0-270
- Italy: Università di Bologna
Bielefeld University maintains close ties with Europe's oldest university, especially in the area of double degrees.
Dr. habil. Vito Francesco Gironda
Rektoratsbeauftragter
- vgironda@uni-bielefeld.de
- Telefon
- +49 521 106-3231
- Büro
- Gebäude X A2-218
Magdalena Mayer
Internationale Kooperationen: Strategische Partnerschaften
- Telephone
- +49 521 106-86565
- Room
- UHG C0-270
- Japan: Osaka University
There are various exchange partnerships with the renowned university in Japan and there is the possibility for students of all departments to go to Japan for language acquisition.
- Canada: Alberta-OWL Cooperation
The Alberta-OWL consortium consists of four universities from OWL (Ostwestfalen-Lippe, a region in Germany) and four higher-education institutions from Edmonton (Canada). All institutions work together to exchange and develop knowledge. The partnership focuses on close interdisciplinary collaboration in research, as well as the exchange of students and interns. This bilateral relationship between all participating partners serves to complement, combine and expand the strengths of both regions.
Despina Henke
Kooperationsverträge, Double Degrees, Strategische Partnerschaften
- Telephone
- +49 521 106-4881
- Room
- UHG C0-276
- Strategic Partnership with the University of Guadalajara
Bielefeld University and the Universidad de Guadalajara have been collaborating intensively since 2005 in the form of student exchanges, but also exchanges of teachers and scientists, which are supported through the International Study Partnership Program (ISAP). In the field of research, both partners have a coordinating role in a German-Latin American research center, the Merian Center for Advanced Latin American Studies (CALAS), which was established in 2017. It conducts research in the humanities and social sciences and is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
- European Network NEOLAiA
Bielefeld University is part of the NEOLAiA network, an association of nine young, dynamically developing higher education institutions in different European regions beyond the metropolises. With a regional focus, NEOLAiA aims to create an open and inclusive educational and social environment that promotes equity at the university and in European society as a whole.
Apart from Bielefeld University, the following institutions are members of the network:
Liason Office in New York
Campus OWL, a network of the five state universities from OWL, maintains a liaison office in New York. The goal is to further expand the internationality and strengths of the region - also as a location for science and higher education - in a prominent position.
Memberships
Bielefeld University is a member of various associations and networks that enhance its international profile.
- Founding member of the Turkish-German University
- Active member of the Franco-German University
- Magna Charta Universitatum
- EURAXESS – Researchers in Motion
Exchange Cooperations
Bielefeld University offers a considerable number of exchange opportunities on a global scale. In addition to the ERASMUS-programme, faculties cultivate interchange relationships with universities all over the world. Students may study at partner institutions, scholars may lecture there for a limited period of time. You can find an overview of the faculties' exchange cooperations here.
Research Cooperations
Bielefeld University is an internationally successful institution with networks across the globe. In many areas, it is one of the world’s leading research institutions with a high international profile and engagement. You can find an overview here.