European University Association
Encyclopedia
The European University Association (EUA) represents and supports more than 850 institutions of higher education in 46 countries, providing them with a forum for cooperation and exchange of information on higher education and research policies. Members of the Association are European universities
involved in teaching and research, national associations of rector
s and other organisations active in higher education and research.
EUA is the result of a merger between the Association of European Universities (CRE) and the Confederation of European Union Rectors' Conferences. The merger took place in Salamanca
on 31 March 2001.
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
involved in teaching and research, national associations of rector
Rector
The word rector has a number of different meanings; it is widely used to refer to an academic, religious or political administrator...
s and other organisations active in higher education and research.
EUA is the result of a merger between the Association of European Universities (CRE) and the Confederation of European Union Rectors' Conferences. The merger took place in Salamanca
Salamanca
Salamanca is a city in western Spain, in the community of Castile and León. Because it is known for its beautiful buildings and urban environment, the Old City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988. It is the most important university city in Spain and is known for its contributions to...
on 31 March 2001.
See also
- EAIE
- ENQA
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(AUF)