Opening up to worlds
A policy of international relations
The internationalization strategy constitutes a strong axis of the five-year contract of the University of La Réunion which aims, for the 2020-25 term, to consolidate the strategic positioning of the University of La Réunion in its regional and extra-regional environment.
The development of the partnership policy of the University of Reunion as well as the definition
of a strategic positioning of the university in the Indian-oceanic space constitute challenges
important aspects of this mandate.
Strengthen its attractiveness
In order to enhance its attractiveness, the University of Reunion Island aims to implement a high-quality student reception policy within the framework of the “Welcome to France” label and increased development of outgoing student and staff mobility through the mobilization of new key actions of the 2021-2027 European programmes (ERASMUS+, Horizon Europeand the launch of the regional mobility program "REUNION". Pursuing these objectives requires attention to mobility preparation, of which language policy is the cornerstone. It also implies strengthening the French as a Foreign Language (FLE) plan, supporting regional languages, and continuing to improve students' English proficiency.
Develop and strengthen connections
The University of Reunion also intends to strengthen its links with university networks, of which it is a partner, or which it has initiated.
The aim is, firstly, to make the University of Reunion a leading institution of European higher education within its regional environment by structuring a training and research offering on an Indian Ocean scale. To achieve this, the institution will work jointly with its partners to structure the network of higher education institutions in the Indian Ocean, which will provide all stakeholders with a space for reflection and action, with the common goal of developing complementary or shared offerings in certain areas of training, research, and innovation, drawing on the French and European higher education and research model and incorporating the experiences and skills developed by all stakeholders.
It will also be appropriate to position the establishment at the extra-regional level within the framework of
European consortia on themes relevant to it (biodiversity, health, energy,
interculturality, etc.) with targeted partners with a view to better integration into the European area
education and research.
3 strategic axes identified within this ambition:
| Goal 1 | Stocks |
|---|---|
Develop a quality reception policy within the framework of the “Bienvenue en France” label and outgoing mobility of students and staff based on European programs (ERASMUS+, INTERREG) and the future regional mobility program entitled REUNION. | Establish a one-stop reception for international students. Strengthen preparation for mobility by supporting the development of regional languages and continuing to increase users’ skills in English. Implement the REUNION regional mobility program. |
| Goal 2 | Stocks |
|---|---|
Strengthen the positioning of the University of La Réunion in the Indian Ocean region by structuring the training and research offer within the framework of the network of higher education establishments in the Indian Ocean. | Strengthen the role of ambassador of the French and European ESR-I model in this area. Continue the development and structuring of the network of higher establishments in the Indian Ocean, established in 2018. Ensure the establishment and continue the development of internationalized diplomas that complement the offerings of neighboring countries by working on the training-research link. |
| Goal 3 | Stocks |
|---|---|
Participate in a European university project by developing synergies in training and research via dedicated networks. | Participate in a thematic European alliance project consistent with the promising areas of the outermost regions (OR) Increase the physical, virtual and blended mobility of students through the integration of new European partners. To take part in the animation and structuring of networks in service of this project (European, national and regional networks. |