International
UNIL encourages international exchanges within its community, hosting an international network of academics and students. It is a member of the CIVIS European alliance of universities.
International strategy
UNIL has defined five main objectives for its internationalisation drive:
- Expand its research and teaching skills through collaboration with foreign partners.
- Expand UNIL's international recognition to attract talent at all levels.
- Facilitate access for students from UNIL to the study programmes of foreign universities and strengthen the recognition of its degrees outside Switzerland.
- Develop the international skills of its students.
- Participate actively in international developments in teaching and research.
International partnerships
UNIL sets up partnerships with selected networks and universities and encourages mobility for its students, as well as its teaching and technical staff, in order to achieve its objectives.
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Preferred partnerships with other universities
UNIL's international strategy calls for the establishment of preferred partnerships with a limited number of universities.
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International networks and initiatives
In addition to CIVIS, UNIL is an active member of a number of university networks that promote mobility on preferential terms.
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Partner university exchange agreements
Exchange agreement data lists for both students and teachers.
Erasmus Programme and Swiss-European Mobility Programme
Switzerland plays a limited role in the Erasmus+ programme as a “Partner Country” as opposed to a “Programme Country” (see Erasmus+ activities available in Switzerland).
Switzerland has set up a parallel programme, called the Swiss-European Mobility Programme (SEMP). The programme offers conditions similar to Erasmus+ for exchanges aimed at students, interns, teachers and administrative and technical staff.
The Swiss National Agency Movetia provides the link between the European Union and Swiss universities.
Organisation
The International Relations Office (SRI) implements UNIL's international strategy. Each Faculty appoints a mobility officer to act as the SRI's contact within the Faculty.
The Faculties appoint mobility advisers, who are responsible for informing students, particularly about the academic aspects of exchanges.
The Social Affairs and Student Mobility department (SASME) advises students on practical aspects and handles the administrative management of exchanges.
Once or twice a year, a ‘mobility lunch’ brings together mobility advisers from the Faculties, SRI, SASME and mobility officers who wish to exchange information.
An annual meeting with teaching staff is also planned.
Contact
Dr Denis Dafflon, Director
International Relations Department
denis.dafflon@unil.ch
+41 21 692 20 26