A pioneering alliance of 9 European universities and over 60 local partners working together to build a new model of university life: human-centred, collaborative, and sustainable.
A citizen-centered, sustainable and interconnected alliance
Building a vibrant European ecosystem
Who we are
EC2U gathers nine universities, their cities, and a network of associated partners to link education, research, and society.
Increasing cooperation and innovative approaches
What we do
EC2U transforms the European Higher Education Area via new models of education, exchange, and learning that act with and for its community.
Collaborating within a sustainable joint governance
How we work
EC2U's governance is designed to ensure transparent, efficient, and democratic decision-making.
Our core Objectives
8 strategic priorities to shape the university of tomorrow
Joint governance and shared resources
The EC2U Connect Centre ensures joint coordination and a digital backbone for seamless collaboration across the Alliance.
Joint EC2U Master’s Programmes
Those sustainable multidisciplinary joint EC2U Master’s Programmes, based on selected UNSDGs, leverage the full potential of all available European tools.
The EC2U Forum
A yearly event that brings together academia, citizens, and policymakers to co-create the European campus.
Student engagement
The Alliance encourages the active involvement of students in its governance and supports their societal engagement.
Inclusive and sustainable mobility
The Alliance promotes physical, virtual and blended mobility opportunities that are accessible, green and geographically balanced.
Academic impact and social innovation
Through joint projects and entrepreneurial initiatives, EC2U builds a strong reputation rooted in scientific excellence and social relevance.
Joint culture and sport events
Joint events, intercultural activities, and a shared commitment to sustainability make EC2U a vibrant, student-friendly environment.
Virtual Institutes for shared knowledge
Linking education, research, innovation, and service to society via joint projects.
