UzhNU joined one of the most prestigious European associations in higher education
From the 1st of January, 2016 UzhNU acquires the status of a full member of the European University Association (EUA), which is the most prestigious and most influential network of universities of the "old continent". Owing to this achievement, Uzhhorod National University researchers will get new information exchange opportunities with colleagues from other European universities on the latest educational trends and best practices in various fields of science.
Membership in European University Association provides UzhNU with the following benefits:
- participation of UzhNU employees in annual conferences and other thematic events organized by the European University Association;
- participation in projects and studies;
- opportunity to attend workshops and seminars on educational policy, and unique management training programmmes;
- getting publications, reports and analytical materials reflecting trends in higher education and science in Europe;
- joining the activity of the Council for the development of PhD training programs.
With 850 members across 47 countries, EUA is the largest and most comprehensive organisation representing universities in Europe. 17 million students are enrolled at EUA member universities. As the voice of Europe’s universities EUA supports and takes forward the interests of individual institutions and the higher education sector as a whole.
EUA provides unrivalled opportunities for members to share best practice by participating in projects, events and other mutual learning activities involving a wide range of universities. Above all, EUA provides members with unique opportunities to influence and shape future European policy and initiatives affecting higher education and research. Through its work and contacts with the European Commission, Parliament and other key decision-makers, EUA ensures universities’ interests and concerns are taken up with all key stakeholders.
Thus, UzhNU as a member of the pan-European network will be able to participate in the development of European standards of education quality and promote the concept of lifelong education.

