Universitas 21

Universitas 21 (U21) is the leading global network of 29 research-intensive universities from all continents. The aim of the network is to facilitate collaboration and cooperation between its members, to advance the internationalization of education and to promote the exchange of experience at all levels.

The University of Zurich has been a member since May 2017 and is the only Swiss university member. UZH's involvement supports the internationalization strategy, fosters innovative approaches, promotes research-inspired teaching and learning as well as student mobility.

U21's wide-ranging activities fall into three areas of focus: Educational Innovation, Research Engagement, and Student Experience.

The goal is to build a global perspective into as many university-related topics as possible, and to promote collaboration in these areas. This enables UZH to encourage greater levels of student and staff mobility, develop deeper links with prestigious international partners and pursue joint research on a truly global stage.

The UZH Global Funding Scheme supports faculties, departments and professional service units in pursuing activities that strengthen the impact of the global UZH network in line with the Global Strategy. The funding scheme is open to joint initiatives with all U21 partner universities.

To advance the shared goals within UZH, University of Zurich representatives are working on and contributing to activities within the U21 framework. Learn more about UZH representation in U21 here.