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EUA MEMBERSHIP
Connect with a unique community
EUA supports Europe’s universities by bringing people together, creating partnerships and a wealth of knowledge that contributes to the strategic development of institutions.
Connect with a unique community
EUA members:
Share expertise

Share expertise

Contribute to  Europe-wide studies

Contribute to Europe-wide studies

Participate in peer learning and events

Participate in peer learning and events

Influence policy decisions

Influence policy decisions

MEMBERSHIP FAQ

How to apply?
EUA provides candidates with an application form, as well as detailed information on the membership process and categories.

Does anything else need to be prepared for the application?
Applicants need to provide support letters from five Individual Full EUA Members from at least three countries other than where they are based, each signed by the respective Head of the institution. Alternatively, applicant universities based in countries with a Collective Full Member of EUA may seek endorsement from this Collective Full Member and provide a single letter of support from them, signed by its President. Please note that signatures by other persons (Vice-Rectors, Vice-Presidents, delegates, etc.) are not accepted.

What happens once an application is submitted?
All applications are reviewed by the EUA Secretariat and assessed by the EUA Standing Membership Committee, before a decision by the EUA Council.

How much does EUA membership cost?
EUA has a differentiated membership fee structure that takes into account the economic strength of the country and the number of students enrolled at the institution.

EUA MEMBERSHIP
Membership categories
EUA offers three different membership categories. These categories cover universities, national rectors’ conferences and national university associations, as well as other bodies active in higher education or research.
» Individual Full Members
Higher education institutions that conduct research, award degrees in at least two of the three study levels, and are financially viable.
» Collective Full Members
The recognised representative bodies of universities (national rectors’ conferences) in their respective country.
» Individual Associate Members
Financially sustainable higher education institutions that award degrees at the first and second cycle level, but do not meet the research criteria as set for Individual Full Members, or organisations whose primary focus is research, but which also carry out some teaching.
Membership categories
EUA MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership fees

Membership fees paid by individual members vary from €2,801 to €6,442. Please contact the Secretariat for further information regarding membership fees.

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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.

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