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…the spirit of success

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SPAIN  MENDE CARCASSONNE  NARBONNE  TAUTAVEL  FONT ROMEU 

 PERPIGNAN

Region Languedoc-Roussillon

 UPVD is a multi-site university with 6 regional sites :

Between mountain and sea…

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4  The Main Campus :

the City of Perpignan A friendly, lively, human-scaled campus

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Main Campus

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Facts & Figures

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109 national degrees:

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28 Bachelor degrees

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19 Bachelor professional oriented degrees

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33 Master degrees

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29 Doctorates

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5 Major fields of study

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Arts, Letters, Languages

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Sciences, Technology, Health

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Humanities and Social Sciences

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Law, Economy, Management

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Sciences and techniques of sport and physical activities

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An historical university founded in 1350

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9 000 students (year 2012)

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2 409 foreign students – 108 nationalities

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455 academic staff - 460 administrative staff

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18 laboratories

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2 doctoral schools : in “Energy and Environment” & “Inter-Med” (humanities & social sciences) and 1 doctoral co-accredited school in “Chemistry sciences”

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1 engineer school : “Renewable energy” department with Polytech Montpellier (UM2)

Master 21% PhD 4% Bachelor 75%

French Students 73% International Students 27%

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Training & Research

A multidisciplinary University : 8 academic components

5 faculties :

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Exact and Experimental Sciences (SEE)

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Law and Economics (SJE)

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Letters and Humanities (LSH)

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Comparative Law in French-speaking Countries (FIDEF)

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Tourism and International Hotel & Catering (THI) 3 Institutes :

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University Institute of Technology (IUT)

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Institute of Business Administration (IAE)

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Franco-Catalan cross-border Institute (IFCT)

FACULTIES & INSTITUTES

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Bachelors :

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Sciences, Technology and Health

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Mathematics, informatics

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Physics, chemistry

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Engineering sciences

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Biology, ecology

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Earth and environment sciences

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Sciences and techniques of physical and sporting activities

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Food science

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Renewable energy

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Biotechnology

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Building & Construction

Masters :

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Marine geosciences and aquatic environments

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Electronics, automation, computer science

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Renewable energy & solar energy

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Chemistry

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Applied ecology and sustainable development

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Law, Economics and Management

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Law

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Public administration

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Regional & town planning

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Economic & social administration

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Economics & management

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Private Law

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Public Law

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Town planning

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Real property law

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Comparative Law of French-speaking states

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Management

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Sciences and techniques of sport and physical activities

Fields of study

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Bachelors :

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Humanities and Social Sciences

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Sociology

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History

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Art history and archaeology

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Geography and regional planning

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Tourism

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Social intervention : health social work Practice

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Web-oriented geographic Information Systems

Masters :

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History, Art history and archaeology

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Geography and sustainable regional planning

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European and international studies

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Tourism and hotel business

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Practice of social intervention

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Education and teacher training

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Arts, letters and civilisations

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Letters

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Language sciences

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Applied foreign languages

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French as a second and foreign language

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Erasmus Mundus Master Course : Crossways in cultural narratives

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Arts, Letters and Languages

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Letters

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Languages, literature and foreign and regional civilisations

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Applied foreign languages

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Translation and interpreting

Fields of Study

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9  UPVD Centres of Research : 18 laboratories

Sciences, Technology and Health (09)

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2EI - Ecology and evolution of interactions CEFREM - Training and research centre on marine environment DALI - Digits, architecture and software IMAGES - Institute for Modelling and Analysis in Geo-Environment and Health LAMPS - Laboratory of Mathematics, Physics and System LCBE - Laboratory of Bio molecular Chemistry and Environment LGDP - Laboratory of Plant Genome and Development LPSA - Performance, Health and Altitude PROMES - Laboratory of Materials process Solar Energy (National Label of excellence)

INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE

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10  UPVD Centres of Research :

Humanities and Social Sciences (06) Law, Economy and Management (03)

CDED - Centre of Development and Economic Law CAEPEM - Centre of Performance and Efficiency Analysis in Economics and Management CFDCM - French Centre of Comparative Law and Muslim Law

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ART-DEV - Actors, Resources and Territories in Development ICRESS - Catalan Institute of Social Science Research CRHISM - Centre for Historical Research on Mediterranean Societies (National Label of excellence) CRILAUP - Centre for Iberian and Latin American Research of the University of Perpignan MEDI-TERRA - Research Team in Physical Geography VECT - Travels, Exchanges, Confrontations and Transformations

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A University involved in environmental matters:

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Solar Energy

 Master’s Degree in Solar Energy, DERBI National centre of competitiveness  PROMES Laboratory : Laureate of the :

• National label of excellence “Labex” (Laboratory of excellence)
• National label of excellence “Equipex” with “Socrate” project (one of the 10 national equipment of

excellence in energy selected in 2011)

 Odeillo Solar energy research centre

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Coral Reliefs, Marine Nature Reserves

 ranking 8th in the world for scientific research

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Coastal Environment – CEFREM laboratory

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Geo-environments – CO2 – IMAGES laboratory

INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE

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 The student life : Services & facilities

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Accommodation : 9 Student Residences

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Catering : 6 structures

 1 University canteen  5 Cafeterias

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The Social Office : assistance & counselling

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The University Office of preventive medicine & Health

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The University library

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The University Centre for French Studies : French language teaching

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The International Student reception office : assistance with administrative procedures (visas, residence permits)

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2 student Houses & 50 student associations

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The Directorate of Cultural Affairs : organizing many cultural events and free workshops

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The Office of sporting activities : more than 30 activities offered

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The student life : Services & facilities

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 Special facilities & services for Erasmus Mundus students :

 Housing facilities : Pre-booking accommodation in a student residence  Pre-arrival information  Special hosting services : Practical assistance & administrative support for students :  Pick up to the airport or train station  Administrative support & counselling : opening a bank account, obtaining residence

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 French language courses  Welcome sessions  Support for social & student life integration  Registration : pre-registration and contact with the pedagogical responsible  Organization of cultural activities in Perpignan & the region

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The UPVD international strategy :

General objectives :

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To Reinforce the academic excellence, international visibility and attractiveness of UPVD

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To enhance the cooperation and links with EU & international universities

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To facilitate the mutual sharing of experience and expertise with partner Universities, on key issues such as quality assurance and university governance.

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To contribute to the modernisation process of HEI and develop the internationalisation of their curricula and research teams.

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To embed and sustain an active international culture that fosters cultural awareness, provides opportunity for international collaboration for staff and students, and develops understanding of global issues. How ?

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Inter-university development co-operation : development of inter-university collaboration activities and educational programmes

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Participation in international & european multilateral projects (INTERREG 4, FP7, LLP, Erasmus Mundus…)

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Participation in international networks, conferences, workshops: European University Association (EUA), Euro- Mediterranean University (EMUNI), EuroMed Permanent University Forum (EPUF), Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), Joan Lluis Vives Network (Spain), Senghor Francophonie chair International Network (Egypt)

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Internationalization :

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108 international inter-university agreements with 36 countries

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214 Erasmus bilateral agreements with 23 European countries

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6 Double degrees :

• Master 2 in Tourism with University of Beirut (Lebanon)
• Master in Tourism with University Cadi Ayyad of Marrakech (Morocco)
• Master in Humanities with University of Balearic Islands (Spain)
• Bachelor in Management with University of civil engineering of Nijni-Novgorod (Russia)
• Bachelors in Tourism with University of Hué & University of Van Lang (Vietnam)

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30 PhD joint degrees/year

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Multiple degrees in renewable energy: EU/China Master ICARE, European Master EUREC.

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Participation in numerous international & european multilateral projects (Alfa3, FP7, Tempus, LLP, Erasmus Mundus, InterregIV) Ongoing Erasmus Mundus projects :

• EM Action 1 : 1 Master and 1 Doctorate in humanities
• EM Action 2 : Averroes 3 & 4 with North African Countries (Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia)

PEACE with Middle-East Countries (Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine)

• EM Action 3 : JISER-MED with Jordan, Morocco and Tunisia

(Joint Innovation & Synergies in Education and Research - Mediterranean Countries)

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PROGRAMMES OF EXCELLENCE

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MASTER ERASMUS MUNDUS « Crossways in Cultural Narratives »

 Coordinator : University of Perpignan Via Domitia (FR)  Financed by the European Union (2011-2017)  In partnership with : the Universities of St Andrews (UK), Sheffield

(UK), Nova de Lisboa (PT), Adam Mickiewicz University Poznan (PL), Bergamo (IT), Santiago de Compostela (ES), University of Guelph (CA)

 14 Associates from professional sector and 2 associated

Universities : Universidad Nacional de Entre Ríos (Argentina), Universidad Iberoamericana Ciudad de México (Mexico)

 Multiple diploma delivered & recognised

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Scholarships for students & scholars

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PROGRAMMES OF EXCELLENCE

DOCTORATE ERASMUS MUNDUS « Cultural Studies in Literary Interzones »

 Coordinator : University of Bergamo (IT)  Financed by the European Union (2010-2018)  In partnership with : Eberhard Karls University of Tubingen (DE),

University of Perpignan Via Domitia (FR), Jawaharlal Neru University (India), Federal University of Fluminense (Brazil)

 Multiple diploma delivered & recognised  Scholarships for students & scholars  And 11 associated partners

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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 2 – Averroes4 Project

Exchange Programme of students, teachers, researchers and administrative staff between Europe and North African countries : more than 200 mobilities/year

 Coordinator : MONTPELLIER 2 University  11 partner universities in North Africa :  Algeria : Abderrahmane Mira University of BEJAIA, Mentouri University of CONSTANTINE, Abou Bekr Belkaïd

University of TLEMCEN, Université Ferhat Abbas de SETIF, Université Mouloud Mammeri de TIZI OUZOU

 Morocco : Cadi Ayyad University of MARRAKECH, Mohamed V Agdal University of RABAT, Abdelmalek Essaadi

University of TETOUAN

 Tunisia : Universities of GABES, SOUSSE, TUNIS EL Manar  9 partner universities in Europe :  Belgium : University of LIEGE  Ireland : Waterford Institute of Technology  Spain : University of BALEARIC Islands  France : Universities of PERPIGNAN Via Domitia, MONTPELLIER 1, 2 and 3, NICE Sophia-Antipolis  Italy : University of TRENTO

And 73 associated partners

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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 2 – PEACE Project

Exchange Programme of students, teachers, researchers and administrative staff between Europe and Middle East countries : more than 110 mobilities/year

 Coordinator : University of Santiago de Compostela (Spain)  10 partner universities in Middle East :  Jordan : Sumaya University for Technology of Amman, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University of Ma’an, Al Balqa’

Applied University of Salt

 Lebanon : Modern University for business and science and Beirut Arab University of Beirut  Palestinian occupied territories : An-Najah National University of Nablus, Islamic University of Gaza of Gaza  Syria : Tishreen University of Latakia, Arab International University of Ghabaghib, Damascus University  09 partner universities in Europe :  Belgium : Erasmus Hoge School Bruxelles  Czech Republic : Masaryk University  France : University of PERPIGNAN Via Domitia, University of Nantes  Germany : University of Humbolt  Italy : Politecnico di Torino  Portugal : Universidade do Minho  Sweeden : Uppsala University  United kingdom : Staffordshire University

PROGRAMMES OF EXCELLENCE

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ERASMUS MUNDUS Action 3 – JISER-MED Project

Joint Innovation & Synergies in Education and Research - Mediterranean Countries

Objectives :

• Improving services for Mediterranean students and doctoral candidates;
• Enhancing the international dimension of Quality Assurance from a Mediterranean perspective
• Strengthening relations between European Higher Education and Research
• Ensuring sustainable means of multiplying and disseminating successful experiences of EUROMED joint actions in the

areas of HE and Research

Partnership :

 Coordinator : University of Barcelona (ES)  3 Mediterranean partners :  Jordan: Princess Soraya University  Morocco : Abdelmalek Essaadi University  Tunisia : The Virtual University of Tunisia  7 European partners :  Spain : University of Balearic Islands, University of Barcelona, EPUF, ANECA  France : Universities of Perpignan Via Domitia, Montpellier1  Italy : Alma Laurea Network  Associated partners : IEMED (ES), OBREAL (ES), Dubai Institute of technology (UAE), Pamukkale University (Turkey),

University of Padova (IT), University Paul-Valery Montpellier 3 (FR), Pyrenees Mediterranean Euroregion (Andorra- ES-FR)

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Thank you for your attention !

Contact : Sandrine CANADAS

Director of International Relations Office Sandrine.canadas@univ-perp.fr

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Welcome !