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Founded in 1425, the Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) is one of Europe's oldest universities with 40,000 students, nearly 20% of whom are international, and 6,500 staff members, a quarter of which comes from abroad. It has 8 campuses, the main one located in a unique environment a few kilometers south of Brussels and 3 others in the heart of the capital. UCLouvain is ranked among the world's top 200 universities (Shanghai, QS, THE) and is one of the top 200 universities in terms of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (THE Impact). In 2022, it was also ranked in the 50 most international universities in the world (THE).  

UCLouvain is part of several international European university networks (The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities, EUA, Coimbra, CESAER, etc.) and is part of the Circle U. European University alliance together with Aarhus University, King’s College London, Humboldt University in Berlin, Université Paris-Cité, University of Belgrade, University of Pisa, University of Oslo and University of Vienna.  

UCLouvain offers high-quality teaching in all disciplines, thanks to its 19 faculties and research activities focused on current societal issues such as climate change, democracy, global health, sustainable development and innovation. UCLouvain was the first French-speaking university in Europe to offer MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses), in French and English, on the edX platform, which has been providing online courses to millions of students worldwide for the past ten years. With 54 ERC (European Research Council) grants and numerous other international awards, teaching at UCLouvain is based on solid research and innovation, with many practical applications for society, as illustrated by the 62 spin-offs and over 250 companies in the university's two science parks. UCLouvain has also two university hospitals, one located in Brussels (Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc) and the other at the heart of Wallonia (CHU UCL Namur).

​The University of Liège (ULiège), founded in 1817, is the largest French-speaking public university in Belgium. It welcomes 28,000 students (25% of whom are international) in 11 faculties representing the humanities, health sciences, sciences and technology. ULiège is located in 3 towns in Wallonia: Liège, Gembloux and Arlon. It collaborates with more than 1,000 teaching and research institutions around the world. It is strengthening its research centres in areas such as biotechnology, life sciences and medical sciences (human and veterinary), agro-bio tech, space sciences, engineering and the environment. It plays an active role in social and environmental transition, encouraging responsible citizenship and ethical, transdisciplinary research. ULiège has strong expertise in the exploitation of research through the management of patents and the creation of spin-off companies. It is a major employer: more than 5,600 employees, and 12,000 jobs together with the University Hospital (CHU) of Liège. 

ULiège has various teaching and research links with Norwegian partners, mainly the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, in fields as diverse as renewable energies, medical sciences and the circular economy.  ​

The University of Antwerp is a young, dynamic, internationally renowned research university, with more than 22.000 students and 6.500 staff members in 9 faculties and various specialized institutes. It has a particularly strong expertise in the following key areas of research: Harbour, Transport and Logistics; Imaging; Neurosciences; Infectious Diseases; Drug Discovery and Development; Materials Characterisation; Ecology and Sustainable Development; Urban History and Contemporary Urban Policy; Social Economic Policy and Organisation. The University of Antwerp is ranked 7th in the Times Higher Education Young University Ranking 2022. Internationalisation of education and scientific research is seen as a key condition for achieving quality and relevance in today's globalised society. International networking and collaboration are therefore a strategic priority.

​The Antwerp University Hospital (UZA) is a university center for top clinical and customer-friendly patient care, high-quality academic training and groundbreaking scientific research with an important international dimension. It closely collaborates with the Center for Oncological Research (CORE) at the University of Antwerp. This partnership focuses on translational research, aiming to quickly move findings from the lab to the patient's bedside. CORE’s mission is 'the right treatment for the right patient at the right time,' highlighting the push for personalized medicine. It targets cancers needing better outcomes in lifespan and quality of life, directly aligning with UZA’s patient care ethos. This synergy between UZA and CORE accelerates the development of innovative cancer treatments and diagnostics, showcasing a commitment to improving healthcare through research, state-of-the-art technology and advanced preclinical models. Their collaboration is a beacon of hope for patients, offering advancements in oncology care and treatment through the integration of cutting-edge research and clinical excellence.