International Representation

Public universities consider that initiatives to improve institutional representation are essential when extending the radius of influence and strategic cooperation. In this sense, it is important to be an active member of the European University Association (EUA) (ACUP has been a member since 2007) and the International Association of Universities (IAU) (member since 2008). A second line of activity is maintaining institutional relations with similar organisations (or organisations with shared interests and goals) from other regions and countries. For example, in recent years, such relationships have been established with Universities Scotland (UK), Universität Bayern (Germany) and CHE-Consult (Germany), among others. They have also been established with the association of universities in the Netherlands (VSNU), the Dublin Institute of Technology and the European Network for Universities of Applied Sciences (UASNET), with whom institutional meetings have been held. A third line of activity involves increasing cooperation between Spanish and Catalan agencies, such as the Fundación Universidad.es, the Inter-University Council of Catalonia (CIC), the foreign offices of the Generalitat and chambers of commerce, for the definition of a joint policy aimed at promoting international presence.