University and University Hospitals of Strasbourg Foundation

Mission & Vision

The University of Strasbourg and the University Hospitals are at the forefront of education, research, and healthcare in France. Together, they combine academic excellence with medical innovation to shape the future of health and science.

As one of Europe’s leading institutions, the University promotes interdisciplinary research and prepares tomorrow’s leaders. Closely connected to it, the University Hospitals deliver outstanding care, drive medical progress, and train future healthcare professionals.

The University and University Hospitals of Strasbourg Foundation supports public-interest projects through generous donor contributions. Its mission: support students in need, improve patient care, strengthen education and research, and preserve cultural heritage.

Through its actions and its committed network of donors, the Foundation builds strong ties between society and the academic and hospital community.

Actions Led

The Foundation leads impactful actions across five major areas:

1. Student Solidarity: Financial aid and personalized assistance to promote academic success.
2. Healthcare: Programs that ensure top-quality care for patients and their families and excellent working conditions for medical staff.
3. Education: Funding for forward-thinking educational initiatives.
4. Research: Support for ambitious academic and clinical research projects.
5. Culture & Heritage: Protection and promotion of the university’s and hospitals’ historical and cultural legacy.

The Foundation of the University and University Hospitals of Strasbourg also serves as the official fundraising platform for partners within the higher education and research sectors, including:

• L’Association amicale des étudiants en médecine de Strasbourg (AAEMS)
• L’Association des Amis de la Fondation pour Strasbourg
• L’Association Fédérative Générale des Étudiants de Strasbourg (AFGES)
• La Bibliothèque nationale et universitaire (Bnu)
• L’École nationale du génie de l’eau et de l’environnement de Strasbourg (ENGEES)
• Le Gepromed
• La Haute École des Arts du Rhin (HEAR)
• L’Institut Hospitalo-Universitaire de Strasbourg de Strasbourg (IHU)
• La Maison des Adolescents
• L’Orchestre Universitaire de Strasbourg (OUS)

Projects That U.S. Donors Can Support

By giving to the University and University Hospitals of Strasbourg Foundation, U.S. based donors have the opportunity to support:

Student Solidarity:
•  Donor-funded scholarship programs
•  Fund for elite student athletes, including both able-bodied and disabled students
•  Emergency assistance fund
•  Fund for refugee students

Research:
•  Medical research projects
•  Scientific research initiatives

Culture and Heritage:
•  Preservation and restoration projects focused on the architectural and cultural heritage of the university and hospitals

Healthcare:
•  Improving conditions for patient and family reception
•  Enhancing working conditions for healthcare staff

Read more: Connecting Science, People and Society: The University and University Hospitals of Strasbourg Foundation