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Welcome to EC2U!

Willkommen! Tervetuloa! Bine ați venit! Bienvenue ! Benvenuti! Bienvenidos! Bem-vindo! Välkommen! Welcome!

The European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) is a vibrant alliance connecting nine universities across Europe, creating a space where cultures merge, languages interact, and innovation transcends borders.

The partner universities are (South → North):

  • University of Coimbra – Portugal

  • University of Salamanca – Spain

  • University of Pavia – Italy

  • University of Poitiers – France

  • Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași – Romania

  • Johannes Kepler University Linz – Austria

  • Friedrich Schiller University Jena – Germany

  • University of Turku – Finland

  • Umeå University – Sweden

 

Together, we represent:

  • 250,000 students

  • 30,000 administrative staff, teachers & researchers

  • 63 associate partners

  • 3,960,000 citizens in direct reach through our cities and regions

 

These are more than numbers, they reflect a network of opportunities, collaborations, and shared experiences.

Our goal is to create an innovative, inclusive, and sustainable space where students, staff, and citizens can move freely between our partner universities and the diverse cities they call home. We share common values: promoting diversity, democracy, sustainability, and advancing knowledge for the benefit of society.

At EC2U, we are not only breaking barriers, we are building bridges between disciplines, cultures, and communities, working together to address global challenges and shape a better future for Europe and beyond.

Logo EC2U

European Campus of City Universities

International Office

Address

Johannes Kepler
University Linz
Altenberger Straße 69
4040 Linz

Location

Altenberger Straße 52, Ground Floor, 
4040 Linz

„Future generations will be inspired by the EU and its values - including freedom and democracy - and willing to become more actively involved in Europe's political and social processes.“
Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Koch
JKU Rector
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Koch


EC2U: Connecting Universities, Cities, and People

The European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) is more than an alliance, it’s a dynamic community connecting nine universities, their cities, and millions of citizens across Europe.

This short video introduces JKU’s journey within EC2U, the opportunities it creates for students, staff, and researchers, and how it strengthens our shared European values.

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News

News 27.10.2025

JKU Ambassadors Shine at EC2U Training Week in Poitiers

JKU’s EC2U Student Ambassadors Negah and Emra have just returned from the EC2U Ambassador Training Week in Poitiers, France (13–17 October 2025), bringing back fresh ideas and new international connections for our campus community.

News 20.10.2025

JKU Students Engage in Active Citizenship at EC2U Event in Pavia

In early October 2025, a group of JKU students joined peers from across the EC2U Alliance at the Student Event on Active Citizenship Education in Pavia, Italy. Over three vibrant days (7–9 October), participants explored how to turn democratic ideas into meaningful action and strengthen student voices within the alliance.

The JKU delegates in Pavia
News 08.10.2025

EC2U Transfer Event at JKU Linz Explores Safer Materials for Medical Implants

On October 6, 2025, the Johannes Kepler University Linz hosted an EC2U Transfer Event titled “From Alloy Design to Implant Performance.” The seminar was held in a hybrid format and featured Andreas Greul, MSc from JKU’s Department of Physical Chemistry.

Andreas Greul presents his agenda
News 06.10.2025

JKU Strengthens Sustainable Cities Collaboration at EC2U WP6 Board Meeting in Pavia

At the end of September, JKU representatives joined colleagues from all nine universities of the European Campus of City-Universities (EC2U) Alliance for the in-person WP6 Board Meeting in Pavia, Italy.

Events

Event 12.11.2025

Understanding the Mind: From Wellbeing to Early Detection

The workshop focuses on promoting mental health and well-being strategies across the Universities of the Alliance

Event 12.11.2025

EC2U Joint Doctoral Workshop in Educational Sciences.

Discover new perspectives on education and teaching! The EC2U Workshop for Doctoral Researchers in Linz brings together early-career researchers from across Europe to exchange ideas, experiment, and network.

Event 10.11.2025

AI Tools in Scientific Research

An Online Workshop for JKU and EC2U PhD Students