Partnerships and Networks

The Network of Universities of Small Countries and Territories (NUSCT) was established to address issues specific to higher education institutions in small countries and territories, which are often only marginally addressed by existing international university associations. NUSCT promotes the exchange of best practices and benchmarking in areas such as governance and education–research partnerships. It also provides a platform for sharing information on funding models and internationalisation. The network supports bilateral and multilateral agreements in research, academic programmes, and the exchange of students and staff. The University of Liechtenstein has been a member since its founding in 2019.

The Cooperation between the University of Liechtenstein (UNILI) and the Faculty of Law at the University of Zurich (RWF UZH) enables students of the MSc in Innovative Finance and MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership to participate in a structured module exchange. A structured module exchange means that students from the University of Liechtenstein may take modules from a predefined catalogue at the partner institution, provided these or similarly themed modules have not already been completed at the University of Liechtenstein.

This cooperation applies exclusively to students enrolled in the Master's degree programmes in "Innovative Finance" and "Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership".

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Students enrolled in the Master's degree programme in Information Systems at the University of Liechtenstein have the opportunity to complete their second semester of studies as regular students in the Master's programme in Information Systems at Julius Maximilian University of Würzburg. All academic achievements earned in Würzburg are fully recognised by the University of Liechtenstein. At the same time, the coursework completed in Liechtenstein can be credited towards the Information Systems degree at the University of Würzburg. This allows students to obtain two Master’s degrees – one from the University of Liechtenstein and one from the University of Würzburg. Studies at the University of Würzburg are conducted in German.

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In the cantons and countries surrounding Lake Constance – in Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein and Switzerland – outstanding scholars conduct research and teach at internationally renowned universities and higher education institutions. Cooperation within the region helps to unlock and expand the educational and continuing education potential of each university and institution. The University of Liechtenstein is a member of this association.

Students of the University of Liechtenstein may take one course or module per semester at one of the partner institutions of the Lake Constance Arts & Sciences Association. They benefit from a vast range of subjects, disciplines and specialised courses.

The new Erasmus+ programme generation was launched in 2021 and will run until 2027.

Further information is available here.

The EEA Financial Mechanism, EEA Grants, aims to reduce economic and social disparities within Europe. Through EEA Grants, the competitiveness of beneficiary countries in Europe is strengthened, while also opening up new trading partners and markets in the medium term for the three EEA countries: Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Liechtenstein focuses on the programme areas of education and culture. The beneficiary countries include almost all Eastern European countries as well as the Baltic States. As a donor country, Liechtenstein benefits from scholarships for students and staff, and the University of Liechtenstein is a sought-after project partner.

IAESTE – International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience – was founded in 1948 on the principle of fostering international understanding. Today, it includes 60 member countries. IAESTE arranges international internships lasting several months for students from various disciplines around the world. The University of Liechtenstein is part of this global exchange network and an associate member of IAESTE Switzerland. The contact point at the university is the International Office.

EUCEN is a network of around 190 universities in 39 countries, active in the field of university continuing education, which has been developing since 1991. Its main objectives include promoting the initiative of “lifelong learning” and advancing the development of universities into centres for professional continuing education. The University of Liechtenstein has been part of the EUCEN network since 1995.