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The Voice of Europe’s Universities

 

The European University Association (EUA) is the representative organisation of universities and national rectors’ conferences in 49 European countries. EUA plays a crucial role in the Bologna Process and in influencing EU policies on higher education, research and innovation. Thanks to its interaction with a range of other European and international organisations, EUA ensures that the voice of European universities is heard wherever decisions are being taken that will impact their activities. The Association provides unique expertise in higher education and research as well as a forum for exchange of ideas and good practice among universities. The results of EUA’s work are made available to members and stakeholders through conferences, seminars, websites and publications.

Our Vision
Strong universities for Europe
Our Mission
Supporting our members to excel in the service of society
Our Goals
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Effective advocacy, impacting public policy in order to enable members’ success.
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An Association that is alert and responsive to the needs of members, committed to solidarity and collective actions.
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Timely and reliable identification of emerging opportunities, as well as threats to society and our sector.
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Understanding the practices and capacity of our members to address societal needs and optimising this capacity through collaboration and sharing of good policies, practices, expertise and resources.
Our Strategic Plan
Europe’s universities shaping the future
To achieve EUA’s vision, fulfil our mission, pursue our goals and stay true to our values, the Association’s work is framed by four leading actions: effective advocacy, horizon scanning, European solidarity, and enabling enhanced performance.
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Our vision for universities in 2030
Universities without walls
We envision universities that are open and engaged in society while retaining their core values. Europe’s universities will be responsible and autonomous, with different institutional profiles, but united in their missions of learning and teaching, research, innovation and culture in service to society.
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Our history

The European University Association was formed in 2001 as the result of a merger between the Association of European Universities (CRE) and the Confederation of European Union Rectors’ Conferences.

This decision to create EUA, as a single representative body in Europe for universities and their national associations, was adopted during the Constitutive General Assembly in Salamanca, Spain, on 29-30 March 2001. In 2021, the Association celebrated its 20th anniversary.

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