EC2U

European Campus of City Universities
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European Campus of City Universities

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Graphic: EC2U | Grafik: Sabine Müller

The University of Jena is one of the nine partner universities of the European Campus of City Universities (EC2U), a multicultural and multilingual European university alliance. Together with nine European partner universities, the University of Jena is working to establish a shared European space for education, research and innovation.

The alliance combines study, research and social engagement in close cooperation with the participating cities.

Students, university staff, the city administration, local businesses and interested members of the public – everyone can get involved with EC2U. 

News

  • Call for EC2U Student Ambassadors!

    Join our team of ambassadors and represent the EC2U Alliance in Jena to communicate about its actions to your fellow students.

    EC2U Student Ambassadors
    Image: University of Poitiers
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Participate!

  1. 10th EC2U Forum in Turku

    • EC2U
    • EC2U-Reisestipendium

    Annual EC2U Forum in Turku, from 18 to 21 May 2026

    • presence
    • Subject to registration
    Visual EC2U Forum Turku
    Image: University of Turku
  2. EC2U Science Contest 20.05.2026

    15 s.t. ·
    • EC2U

    Vote for Team Jena!

    • online
    • public
    • barrier-free
    EC2U Science Contest 2026
    Collage: EC2U, illustrations and images by Icons B from Ouch!
  3. FECT Summer School 2026

    • EC2U
    • Summer School

    Challenging Bias - Intercultural Competencies for Inclusive Higher Education

    • presence
    • Subject to registration
    Grafik FECT Summer School 2026
    Image: Adobe Stock | Collage Joelle Vanderbeke
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About EC2U

  • EC2U in a nutshell

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    EC2U is a European university alliance comprising nine universities, funded under the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme.
    The alliance’s aim is to gradually develop a shared European campus that integrates teaching, research, innovation and social responsibility.

    Explanation
  • Topics and Objectives

    The EC2U Alliance aims to strengthen cooperation between European universities in research, teaching and innovation. It promotes international networking among students, researchers and societal stakeholders. The initiative is centred on four thematic pillars: health and well-being, high-quality education, sustainable cities and communities, and peace, justice and strong institutions. Another focus is on addressing global challenges in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Overall, the Alliance aims to shape a sustainable, shared European education and research landscape.

    Goals
  • EC2U in Jena and Europe

    The EC2U Alliance connects the University of Jena with nine partner universities across Europe. It promotes close cooperation in research, teaching and social engagement across national borders. In doing so, it brings universities, cities and other stakeholders together in a shared exchange. Through specific projects and initiatives, European cooperation is actively practised and further developed. The aim is to shape a strong, internationally networked education and research landscape.

    Information
  • FECT - Foster European Competences and Talents

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    The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports German universities participating in European university alliances through the national accompanying programme “European University Networks (EUN) – National Initiative”.

    Accompanying Project to EC2U

Target groups

  • Logo Co-funded by Erasmus +
  • EU Horizon
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  • Freistaat Thüringen