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The European University Association (EUA) is the collective voice of the universities of Europe, institutions that have shaped our world for a millennium. For over two decades, EUA has played a key role in building university communities across the whole of Europe and creating a coherent system for European higher education and research. EUA is a community of over 900 members and affiliates. It represents universities and national rectors’ conferences in 49 European countries, as well as affiliated organisations and networks based both in and beyond Europe.
A dynamic group of senior professionals from universities across Europe are set to embark on the European University Association’s pilot programme to empower and equip the sector’s leaders
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our former colleague Tia Loukkola passed away at the end of December
As the European Union prepares for the next five years, it is essential that Europe’s universities play an active role in shaping the policy agenda for the new mandate
From 1 January to 30 June 2025, Poland holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union
On 2 December, the Community of Practice of European Universities alliances (FOREU4AALL), was officially launched at an online event that brought together more than 230 representatives from alliances, the European Commission and university stakeholder organisations
On 9 December, the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment (CoARA) elected a new Chair and seven Steering Board members during its General Assembly
Deadline: 31 Jan 2025 The European University Association is inviting applications from member universities to host the European Quality Assurance Forum (EQAF) in 2026
Deadline: 10 Feb 2025 The European University Association’s Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE) is inviting applications from member universities to host key events in 2026 and 2027
Deadline: 19 Feb 2025 The Annual Conference is the European University Association’s flagship event and brings together between 300-400 senior leadership representatives from higher education institutions across Europe
Deadline: 01 Mar 2025 The EUA Council for Doctoral Education (EUA-CDE) has launched a survey entitled ‘Doctoral education in Europe today: achievements, policies and emerging trends’
Deadline: 07 Apr 2025 A call for contributions for the EUA Council for Doctoral Education’s 2025 Annual Meeting is now open
The European Universities Initiative created alliances with big goals, but they must also deal with a complex funding landscape. Five years in, the team from Una Europa describes what their first-hand experiences have taught them about achieving the alliance’s long-term vision.
As the European Commission’s policy agenda for the next five years takes shape, three influential reports have placed research, innovation and education at the centre of proposals to reimagine the European economy.
To achieve EUA’s vision of ‘Strong universities for Europe’, we support our members to excel in the service of society.
EUA counts universities from across Europe, as well as national rectors’ conferences and national university associations, among our members.
EUA is governed by a Board, Council and General Assembly, supported by a Secretariat, and guided by a variety of working groups and committees.