Circle U. European University Alliance

Université Paris Ciré is a member of the Circle U., the alliance of European universities which brings together nine like-minded, comprehensive and research-intensive universities. The aim of the alliance is to contribute to more sustainable, democratic and healthy societies. Circle U. has developed numerous opportunities to enable its 470,000 students and 64,000 staff members and lecturers to cooperate across disciplines, sectors and national borders.

Circle U. university partners

Circle U. was established following a project call by the European Commission to fund the creation of European universities, inspired by President Emmanuel Macron’s 2017 speech at the Sorbonne. It brings together nine research-intensive universities from across Europe.

Willing to engage in a dialogue with society outside the scope of its member universities, Circle U. collaborates with several associate partners representing local authorities, businesses and civil society organisations.

Learn more about Circle U. Alliance’s key focus areas.

The Open Campus: the digital platform serving the Circle U. community

The Circle U. Open Campus aims to become the European alliance digital campus. It will enable students and researchers from each of its member universities to:

  • find all Circle U. educational activities (double degrees, summer schools, online courses, etc.).
  • apply easily to those opportunities
  • foster the development of bottom-up initiatives

Discover more on the Circle U. website

Find out more on the Circle U. key focus areas

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[Call for applications] Circle U. Sandpits 2025

[Call for applications] Circle U. Sandpits 2025

Each year, Circle U., the European alliance, of which Université Paris Cité is a member organises the Circle U. Sandpits. The aim of this two-session workshop is to develop inter- and transdisciplinary projects. In 2025 the Sandpits will have democracy as an...

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Meet our Circle U. Ambassadors

Meet our Circle U. Ambassadors

They are committed and ready to spread the word about the European alliance Circle U. which brings together nine universities including the Université Paris Cité ... but who are they? Meet our Circle U. ambassadors at UPCité who bring our European alliance to life by...

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New Circle U. online courses available!

New Circle U. online courses available!

The year is drawing to a close and the Circle U. European Alliance, of which Université Paris Cité is a member, is sharing its latest online courses with you. Take advantage of the festive season to sign up for one of these modules and enhance your knowledge and...

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[Circle U.] Apply for the 2025 winter schools

[Circle U.] Apply for the 2025 winter schools

Would you like to spend a few days in Europe as part of your studies? The Circle U. European Alliance is organising two winter schools on the themes of sustainable oenology and artificial intelligence. Find out how to apply! Sustainable “WINE” Intensive week from the...

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