The European Universities Initiative of the European Commission is redefining higher education across the continent through alliances like EUNICE – European University for Customized Education. This September, EUNICE will join a record of 35 European Universities alliances at the EAIE 2025 Conference in Gothenburg (9–12 September), showcasing how transnational cooperation is shaping the future of learning and transforming the student experience.
The Annual Conference and Exhibition of the European Association for International Education (EAIE) is the most important event dedicated to higher education in Europe and the second largest in the world. The theme for 2025 , “Go-Create”, aligns perfectly with EUNICE’s mission: to offer personalized, flexible education pathways that respond to the needs of students, society, and the labour market.
EUNICE has been instrumental in driving initiatives that connect students and researchers across Europe. The alliance is comprised of a 10-partner consortium – Poznan University of Technology (coordinator, Poland), Brandenburg University of Technology at Cottbus-Senftenberg (Germany), the University of Cantabria (Spain), the University of Catania (Italy), Université Polytechnique Hauts-de-France (France), Karlstad University (Sweden), the University of Mons (Belgium), the University of the Peloponnese (Greece), the University of Vaasa (Finland) and the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu (Portugal) –with over 60 EUNICE associated partners.
Throughinitiatives such as co-created degrees, virtual mobility, blended intensive courses, international internships or student clubs, EUNICE empowers learners to design their own academic journeys while strengthening ties between academia and industry. These efforts are particularly relevant for the regional development, ensuring that local talent can thrive in a global context.
Booth P145
At EAIE 2025, EUNICE will be located at the booth P145 and share its best practices with institutions worldwide. The alliance’s work demonstrates how European cooperation can boost innovation in universities, open new opportunities for students, and enhance the competitiveness of the regions where these campuses are located. As Europe faces rapid technological and social change, alliances like EUNICE are proving that collaboration is the key to building a resilient, future-ready higher education system—one that benefits not only students but also local communities and economies. All stakeholders are invited to attend to the reception that will be hosted on Wednesday, 10 September, at 15:15h.
Launched in 2019 by the European Commission, the initiative now brings together 65 alliances, 8 Seal of Excellence alliances, and over 570 institutions, fostering innovation, mobility, and inclusivity in higher education. As part of the programme, FOREU4ALL – the Community of Practice bringing together all European Universities alliances – will host a special joint session with the European Commission on Wednesday, 10 September, from 13:30 to 14:30. This session, aimed at institutions not currently involved in the initiative, will explore how the community’s collective knowledge and tools can benefit the broader higher education sector.
🔗EUNICE portal https://eunice-university.eu
🔗Gothenburg 2025 programme | EAIE
🔗 Full list of alliances by country:
https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/european-universities-initiative/map
🔗 European Universities factsheet: European universities – Publications Office of the EU
