Rectors Conference of
the Swiss Universities CRUS
The CRUS is responsible for the provision of mutual information, the harmonisation of academic processes and definitions and a suitable allocation of assignments among the universities and universities of applied sciences. Together with the relevant bodies of foreign universities, it is increasingly involved in international cooperation.

Swiss University Conference SUC
The SUC is the joint organisation of the cantons and the Confederation for university politics. Further, the SUC makes recommendations on cooperation, on plans for the future and on balanced division of tasks within the universities; it informs parties affected by current projects and consults them.

European University Association EUA
The EUA represents and supports higher education institutions in 46 countries, providing them with a unique forum to cooperate and keep abreast of the latest trends in higher education and research policies.

European Association for International Education EAIE
The EAIE is a non-profit organisation whose main aim is the stimulation and facilitation of the internationalisation of higher education in Europe and around the world, and to meet the professional needs of individuals active in international education.

Association of International Educators NAFSA
NAFSA is an association of individuals worldwide advancing international education and exchange and global workforce development. NAFSA serves international educators and their institutions and organizations by establishing principles of good practice, providing training and professional development opportunities, providing networking opportunities, and advocating for international education.

Other memberships of
the University of Lucerne:
International Consortium for Educational and Economic Development ICEED
European Platform of Women Scientists EPWS
European Network for Mentoring Programmes EUMENT-NET