BRICS Network University

Last Updated: 15 October 2025

Goal

To foster academic collaboration, joint research, and mobility among universities in BRICS countries, with the aim of advancing inclusive, high-quality higher education and addressing global and regional development challenges.

About the Network

The BRICS Network University (BNU) is a consortium of leading higher education institutions from BRICS countries. Established to promote educational cooperation among BRICS nations, the Network serves as a platform for joint academic programs, collaborative research, and student and faculty exchanges.

Focusing on priority areas such as energy, climate change, economics, water resources, information technology, and BRICS studies, BNU supports the development of interdisciplinary solutions and strengthens the global competitiveness of its member institutions.

The Network contributes to the broader BRICS agenda by cultivating academic excellence, enhancing intercultural understanding, and building capacity for sustainable development through education.

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