A strong European identity
As the birthplace of European cooperation, Strasbourg is home to several European institutions, including the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe. The first session of the Council of Europe was held in the Palais Universitaire in 1949, establishing a historic connection between the university and European institutions.
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This close proximity to European institutions makes the University of Strasbourg a centre of expertise on European affairs, particularly in the fields of law, history and political science. In 1953, the university established the Institute of Advanced European Studies (Institut des hautes études européennes – IHEE), a pioneer in the study of European issues.
In the 1950s, Robert Schuman and Konrad Adenauer helped shape modern Franco-German relations. This long-standing spirit of cooperation remains a cornerstone of academic and research excellence at the University of Strasbourg. Their vision helped create an environment that encourages intellectual cooperation and cultural exchange. Today, the Centre d'excellence franco-allemand Jean Monnet carries this legacy forward.
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A pillar of European and cross-border university networks
The University of Strasbourg plays a key role in European research and academic mobility networks. It is one of the five founding universities of Eucor – The European Campus and leads the European Partnership for an Innovative Campus Unifying Regions (EPICUR) alliance.
The University of Strasbourg manages one of the largest Erasmus budgets in France. It has received more than 50 grants from the European Research Council (ERC) and is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Its researchers take part in large-scale research programmes across Europe and beyond.
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A global perspective
The University of Strasbourg is one of the largest multilingual and multicultural universities in France. More than 20% of its students are international, representing 156 different nationalities, and its staff represent over 80 nationalities. Across its campuses, you can hear English, German, Polish, Japanese, Mandarin and many other languages. The Faculty of Languages offers courses in a total of 28 languages. At the same time, around 3,000 students take part in international exchange mobility programmes worldwide each year.
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Studying, conducting research or working at the University of Strasbourg means being part of a rich environment that fosters exchange and innovation, where cultures and knowledge meet.