Membership in International Associations

Membership in relevant international associations and academic networks represents an important segment of the Faculty’s development and international recognition. Connecting with leading higher education and scientific research institutions creates conditions for the exchange of knowledge and experience, the development of joint research and educational projects, the improvement of study programs, the mobility of teachers, researchers, and students, as well as for more active participation in creating responses to contemporary challenges in agriculture, food production, environmental protection, and sustainable management of natural resources.
Active participation in international associations enables the Faculty to follow contemporary European and global trends in education, science, and innovation, to strengthen institutional partnerships, and to position its scientific and professional capacities in the broader European research and educational space.

ICA – Association for European Life Science Universities

Membership in ICA – Association for European Life Science Universities connects the Faculty with a European network of universities and higher education institutions focused on agriculture, food, forestry, natural resources, environment, rural development, and bioeconomy. ICA encourages cooperation among its members in the fields of education, research, and innovation, the exchange of experiences, and the development of new initiatives, while actively connecting the academic community with European and global institutions and networks. For the Faculty, participation in this association represents a significant platform for strengthening international visibility, establishing partnerships, and inclusion in contemporary European initiatives in the fields of sustainability, circular bioeconomy, and green transition. Official website: ICA – Association for European Life Science Universities

CASEE – Network of Universities of Central and South Eastern Europe

Of particular importance is the Faculty’s participation in CASEE – The ICA Regional Network for Central and South Eastern Europe, a regional academic network in whose founding and development the Faculty has actively participated. CASEE connects universities and institutions in the field of life sciences in Central and South Eastern Europe with the aim of strengthening education, research, and institutional development in the region. The network particularly encourages the preparation of joint scientific research and educational projects, the development of joint teaching content, knowledge transfer, and cooperation within the Danube region.

The Faculty’s active role in this network confirms its long-term orientation toward regional academic networking and the creation of partnerships that can grow into joint projects, scientific conferences, mobilities, and other forms of institutional cooperation.

Official website: CASEE

Association of Agricultural Science Faculties of South-Eastern Europe – ASFASSE

Membership in the Association of Agricultural Science Faculties of South-Eastern Europe – ASFASSE further strengthens the regional dimension of the Faculty’s international cooperation. The Association gathers faculties and academic institutions in the field of agricultural sciences in South-Eastern Europe and represents a platform for direct cooperation between institutions operating in a similar educational, scientific, and economic environment. Joint meetings and activities of the members contribute to the exchange of experiences, the strengthening of scientific and teaching cooperation, the networking of researchers and students, and the joint consideration of challenges of sustainable development in agriculture and the food sector in the region. The existence and activity of this regional association are also confirmed by joint meetings of the faculties of agricultural sciences of South-Eastern Europe within international scientific events.

Agricultural Education and Research Innovation Alliance

Since 2016, the Faculty has been a member of the Agricultural Education and Research Innovation Alliance. Membership in this alliance enables the faculty to actively participate in innovative initiatives in agricultural education and research, which further enhances its academic and research capacity.

Through membership and active engagement in the listed organizations, the Faculty builds a network of long-term international partnerships, increases opportunities for participation in international, European, and regional projects, and contributes to the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and good practices. In this way, international cooperation becomes an important instrument for further improving the quality of teaching and research, developing innovations, and strengthening the Faculty’s role in solving contemporary challenges of agriculture, food production, and sustainable development.