This policy brief analyzes the importance of Romanian-Ukrainian interuniversity cooperation as a fundamental pillar of the European Neighborhood Policy. The report explores the preconditions, challenges, and opportunities for cross-border academic partnerships, emphasizing their role in fostering mutual understanding, regional development, and long-term collaboration in higher education.
The study highlights key initiatives such as the Joint Operational Programme Romania-Ukraine 2014-2020, which has facilitated academic exchanges, research collaborations, and institutional partnerships between universities in both countries. It underscores the benefits of educational cooperation, including increased mobility for students and faculty, the modernization of educational infrastructure, and the development of joint research projects in critical fields such as energy, technology, and innovation.
Key recommendations include strengthening regulatory frameworks for cross-border academic programs, enhancing scholarship and exchange opportunities, and fostering institutional partnerships to ensure the sustainability of joint educational initiatives. The brief provides a strategic roadmap for policymakers, academic leaders, and stakeholders to leverage education as a driver of regional cooperation and European integration.

Sorin Bogdea-Policy Brief 2022