The BDD UHA (Bureau des Doctorants de l'Université de Haute-Alsace) is a student association integrated into the Université de Haute-Alsace in Mulhouse and Colmar.

In accordance with the statutes, the association’s purpose is to:

• Represent and defend the rights of all PhD students from the Université de Haute-Alsace;
• Promote the curriculum and PhD educationals in the components of the Université de Haute-Alsace (faculties, engineering schools and IUT) in connection with the doctoral schools and research laboratories of the Université de Haute-Alsace;
• Promote the scientific work of PhD students from the Université de Haute-Alsace;
• Manage the student life of PhD students by organizing scientific, cultural, and sports events;
• Ensure the link between researchers with a doctorate degree issued by the Université de Haute-Alsace and current PhD students from the Université de Haute-Alsace for professional integration.

The association is non-profit-making.

The BDD UHA does not recognize any political party, any trade union organization (professional or student) and any religion.

The BDD UHA is open to any student enrolled in a doctoral educational at the Université de Haute-Alsace as well as any natural person with a postdoctoral contract at the Université de Haute-Alsace. By paying an annual membership fee, the member becomes an active member of the association.

The BDD UHA is also open to any student enrolled in a French higher education institution as well as staff and former students of the Université de Haute-Alsace. By paying a temporary membership fee, the member becomes a user member of the association.