Partnership Details

Agreement Details

• Duration: 2 years

Focus Areas

Internationalization of higher education, academic excellence, and cultural exchange

Description

The Catholic University of Rwanda (CUR) and the University of Bayreuth, Germany, have established a collaborative partnership to promote internationalisation of higher education, academic excellence, and cultural exchange.

Activities include:

Faculty exchanges to strengthen teaching skills and share expertise.

Student exchanges provide international learning experiences.

Joint research projects addressing global and regional challenges.

Exchange of publications to enhance access to academic knowledge.

Joint conferences and workshops to disseminate research and foster networking.

Collaborative teaching projects to develop innovative curricula.

Joint or double degree programs offering internationally recognized qualifications.

Cultural programs to foster cross-cultural understanding.


Benefits for CUR: Access to international expertise, enhanced research opportunities, expanded teaching methodologies, global networking, and increased visibility in academic circles.

Benefits for the University of Bayreuth: Strengthened ties with an African higher education institution, opportunities for collaborative research in Africa, enriched cultural and academic exchange, access to diverse student and faculty perspectives, and broader global recognition.

Each activity will require mutual consent, funding availability, and formal approval. Financial arrangements are jointly decided. The MOU is valid for two years with the option to renew after a positive evaluation and can be amended by mutual agreement.