Welcome to BRICS-NU,
the BRICS Network University

A global academic platform that fosters collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development across BRICS nations.

BRICS-NU is a
collaborative initiative

that brings together leading
higher education institutions from
11 countries around the world.

BRICS-NU is a
collaborative initiative

that brings together leading
higher education institutions from
11 countries around the world.

The BRICS-NU is the network of higher education institutions from BRICS member countries engaged in academic, scientific and research cooperation, with a focus on the BRICS knowledge priority areas. Each country may have up to 22 higher education institutions participating in the BRICS NU activities.

The BRICS-NU is the network of higher education institutions from BRICS member countries engaged in academic, scientific and research cooperation, with a focus on the BRICS knowledge priority areas.

Each country may have up to 22 higher education institutions participating in the BRICS NU activities.

Member Institutions

Explore the list of participating Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and learn more about their areas of expertise, and engagement in BRICS-NU initiatives.

BRAZIL

20 Universities

BRAZIL

20 Universities

RUSSIA

22 Universities

Russia

22 Universities

INDIA

21 Universities

INDIA

21 Universities

CHINA

22 Universities

CHINA

22 Universities

South Africa

14 Universities

SOUTH AFRICA

14 Universities

Egypt

22 Universities

EGYPT

22 Universities

Ethiopia

0 Universities

ETHIOPIA

0 Universities

iran

22 Universities

IRAN

22 Universities

United Arab Emirates

11 Universities

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

11 Universities

Saudi Arabia

0 Universities

SAUDI ARABIA

0 Universities

Indonesia

22 Universities

INDONESIA

22 Universities

Thematic Groups

These interdisciplinary clusters are the heart of the network, enabling joint courses, research projects, and student mobility across BRICS nations.

01


BRICS Studies

Studies focused on economic, political and social cooperation among emerging economies — analysing global-south governance, development and multilateral cooperation among member countries of the BRICS.

02


Computer Science and Information Security

Research in computing, information systems, cybersecurity, data protection and IT innovations to support technological development, data integrity and digital resilience.

03


Ecology and Climate Change

Investigations into ecological processes, biodiversity, environmental sustainability and the impacts of global climate change on ecosystems and human societies.

04


Economics

Study of economic systems, development, macro- and micro-economics, public policy, global trade and financial dynamics among nations and regions.

05


Energy

Research on energy generation, renewable energy, efficient energy use, energy policy and sustainable energy solutions to meet global challenges.

06


Health Sciences

Biomedical, public health, epidemiology and medical research aimed at understanding, preventing and treating diseases — contributing to global health and well-being.

07


Mathematics

Fundamental and applied mathematical research, quantitative methods, modeling, statistics and theoretical analysis supporting scientific and technological fields.

08


Natural Sciences

Broad natural-sciences research including earth sciences, environmental sciences, ecology, hydrology, oceanography — studying natural systems, resources and environmental processes.

09


Social Sciences and Humanities

Research on societies, cultures, history, behaviour, social policies, human development and human interactions — in social, cultural and historical contexts.

10


Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

Research on sustainable farming practices, agroecology, food systems, resource-efficient agriculture and global food security under environmental and social constraints.

11


Water Resources and Pollution Control

Studies on hydrology, water management, freshwater ecology, pollution control, water sustainability and the impact of human actions on water resources.

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