Arqus European University Alliance
Connecting European universities. Creating opportunities for our communities.
Arqus is a European University Alliance bringing together nine universities to strengthen international cooperation in education, research and innovation. As a member of Arqus, Vilnius University offers its students and staff opportunities to learn, collaborate and grow across Europe.
Opportunities for the VU Community
Discover opportunities to study, teach, conduct research and collaborate with colleagues across the Arqus Alliance.
What is Arqus?
The Arqus European University Alliance is a long-term partnership of nine European universities committed to building a more inclusive, innovative and connected European Higher Education Area.
Through joint initiatives in education, research, innovation and societal engagement, Arqus creates opportunities for students, academics, researchers and administrative staff to collaborate across institutional and national boundaries.
Vilnius University contributes to the Alliance by sharing its expertise, participating in joint activities and helping shape the future of European higher education.
Our Goals
Arqus aims to transform European higher education through cooperation, innovation and shared values.
Partner Universities
Governance and Organisational Structure
Arqus is governed through a collaborative structure that ensures strategic coordination, effective implementation and the participation of university communities.
Rectors’ Council
The Rectors’ Council brings together the rectors and presidents of the partner universities. It defines the Alliance’s strategic direction, long-term priorities and major objectives.
Executive Council
The Executive Council supports strategic decision-making and strengthens cooperation between partner universities.
Arqus Boards
The Arqus Boards coordinate the Alliance’s main areas of activity: education, research and innovation, and societal engagement.
Institutional Coordinators
Each partner university appoints an Institutional Coordinator responsible for coordinating Arqus activities and supporting their implementation at the institutional level.
Working Groups
Working Groups bring together experts from partner universities to develop and implement activities in specific areas of cooperation.
Management Team
The Management Team coordinates the Alliance’s operational activities, supports the implementation of work plans and oversees monitoring and reporting processes.
Student Council
The Student Council represents students from all partner universities and ensures that student perspectives contribute to the Alliance’s activities and decision-making.
International Advisory Board
The International Advisory Board provides independent expert advice, supports quality assurance and contributes to the Alliance’s long-term strategic development.