Networks and associations
Vilnius University actively participates in international university networks and associations that strengthen academic cooperation, research excellence, and global engagement. Through these partnerships, the University expands opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaborative projects, policy development, and innovation, while contributing to the advancement of higher education and society worldwide.
Associations
The European University Association (EUA)
The European University Association (EUA) is the representative organisation of universities and national rectors’ conferences in 48 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.
European Association for International Education
The EAIE supports higher education professionals since 1989. It is a non-profit, member-led organisation serving individuals actively involved in the internationalisation of their institutions.
International Association of Universities
A UNESCO-based global association uniting higher education institutions and organisations from around 130 countries to promote cooperation, knowledge exchange, and dialogue on common challenges in higher education.
Networks
ARQUS European University Alliance
The ARQUS European University Alliance brings together the universities of Bergen, Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon, Padova and Vilnius, seven longstanding comprehensive research universities who share extensive experience in joint projects and a common profile as internationalized institutions with deep regional engagement in medium-sized cities.
Utrecht Network
- student and staff mobility, summer schools, the internationalization of curricula, joint curricula and double/joint degrees and other kinds of activities
- involves 31 European universities cooperating in the area of internationalisation.
COIMBRA Group
- The COIMBRA Group is committed to creating special academic and cultural ties in order to promote, for the benefit of its members, internationalisation, academic collaboration, excellence in learning and research, and service to society.
- It is also the purpose of the Group to influence European educational policy and to develop best practice through mutual exchange of experience.
UNICA Network
- involves 51 universities from the capital cities of Europe
- promotes academic excellence, integration and co-operation between member universities throughout Europe
- takes active role in the development of the Bologna process
- facilitates the integration of universities from Central and Eastern Europe into the European higher education area
Utrecht Australian/European Network
- Internationalisation of higher education through student mobility, summer schools, the internationalisation of curricula and co-operation at an institutional level
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Utrecht-MAUI Network
- student mobility and other joint projects promotion
- The MAUI-UTRECHT NETWORK EXCHANGE Programme
Utrecht-REARI Network
- student mobility and other joint projects promotion
BCI Network
- Bureau de cooperation interuniversitaire (BCI)
- student exchange in Canada. List of involved universities here.
Scholars at Risk
- Scholars at Risk is an international network of institutions and individuals whose mission it is to protect scholars and promote academic freedom.
CASE
- The Council for Advancement and Support of Education is the global non-profit association dedicated to educational advancement—alumni relations, communications, development, marketing, and advancement services—who share the goal of championing education to transform lives and society.