The UPVD is also developing specific European and international initiatives and establishing inter-university agreements. These actions lead to the creation of 'training-research' partnerships that facilitate student exchanges, increase doctoral mobility and lead to programmes of excellence.
Establishment of International Partnership Agreements
All collaboration must be institutionalised by the signing of a Framework Agreement for International Cooperation.
In accordance with current regulations, the Framework Agreement:
- is concluded for a maximum of 5 years
- is renewed based on an activity report and after agreement by both parties. Under no circumstances may it be tacitly renewed
All Framework Agreements must be accompanied by an addendum, setting out the purpose/project of the partnership. For example: student and teacher exchanges, joint study programmes, scientific cooperation etc.
- Procedure for International Partnerships
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To become effective, a partnership agreement must follow the following procedure:
- be approved by the relevant UPVD department (SRIT or SRV)
- be approved by the board of directors of the department to which the agreement holder belongs
- be approved by the UPVD central councils (after presentation at a standardisation meeting)
- be validated by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation
- be signed by the legal representative of the partner institution
- be signed by the legal representative of the UPVD (the President)
The inter-university agreement (Framework Agreement or specific convention) is signed by the legal representative of the two partner institutions (President/Rector) after consultation with the authorities of each institution and then with the supervisory authorities of each of the two countries (relevant ministries). In the event of renewal, the official procedure must be again followed.
To establish a partnership agreement with a foreign institution, you should contact:
- They will help you negotiate and draw up your draft agreements
- The International and Cross-Border Relations Department: for your partnership or training projects
- The Research and Technology Transfer Department: for your scientific or technology transfer projects.
Establishment of Erasmus+ Bilateral Agreements
The Université de Perpignan Via Domitia has obtained the ‘Erasmus + Charter’ which enables us to participate in various initiatives financed for the new 2021-2027 programming period. As part of the European Union's digitisation strategy (Erasmus Without Paper), since 2023, Erasmus+ bilateral agreements have been produced and signed in digital format.- Procedure for Bilateral Erasmus+ Agreements
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There is a specific, streamlined procedure for establishing an Erasmus+ Agreement.
After validation by the international representative in your teaching department or faculty, and after ensuring that the partner has given its agreement, the following information should be sent to SRIT:- Contact details for the representative of the teaching department at the partner university (first name, surname, email, postal address, telephone number)
- Student mobility: level of study (Undergraduate, Master or PhD) + number of students (reciprocal flows) + number of months per student
- Teaching mobility: duration (minimum 1 week), number of teaching hours (minimum 8 hours/week or 4 hours/week if mixed mobility)
- The teaching subject in question
- The period of validity of the agreement
It is necessary to sign a Bilateral Erasmus Agreement for each discipline. Mobility can only take place within the framework of the discipline listed in the agreement. To set up new Erasmus+ Agreements, please contact SRIT.