The Arqus European University Alliance

brings together the universities of Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius and Wroclaw, nine comprehensive research universities with deep regional engagement in medium-sized cities.

Who we are

The multilateral alliance

Arqus is a multilateral alliance of internationalized institutions who share academic, scientific and cultural objectives, a common vision of the role of higher education and research and mutual fields of interest.

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

A university at the forefront of innovation founded in 1970

Lyon 1 combines quality education and excellent research within an attractive environment. It also benefits from an international reputation in the fields of science, technology, health and sport.

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University of Granada

A public comprehensive research university founded in 1531

Its 27 Faculties and Schools and 124 Departments ofer 92 undergraduate degrees, 112 Master’s degrees and 28 doctoral programmes organized in three overarching doctoral schools, covering all fields of knowledge.

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University of Bergen

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Leipzig University

An outward-looking and modern comprehensive university founded in 1409

With more than 150 degree programmes, the university offers a unique variety of subjects, from the humanities and social sciences to the natural sciences, life sciences and medicine.

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University of Graz

Founded in 1585, one of the largest and most innovative universities in Austria

As a comprehensive university, the University of Graz regards itself as an international institution for education and research committed to research and teaching for the benefit of society.

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Vilnius University

Lithuania’s leading academic institution founded in 1578

Ranked among the top 400 universities worldwide (QS), the university offers an academic environment focused on excellence in research and teaching.

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University of Padua

Founded in 1222, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities

The University of Padua is a leading international university for research and boasts a broad and comprehensive academic portfolio. On top of 150+ Italian-taught degree programmes, it offers over 40 English-taught degree programmes.

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University of Minho

A Portuguese young, thriving, comprehensive university founded in 1973

Offering more than 200 degrees every year, of which more than 140 at postgraduate level (Master and PhD), UMinho is a successful research university.

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University of Wroclaw

A top-quality research university founded in 1702

With 150 fields of study, it is the most important classical university in Poland.

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Maynooth University

An internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland.

One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University in 2022 ranked # 1 in Ireland in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) Best Young University Rankings.

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The multilateral alliance

Arqus is a multilateral alliance of internationalized institutions who share academic, scientific and cultural objectives, a common vision of the role of higher education and research and mutual fields of interest.

University of Granada

A public comprehensive research university founded in 1531

The University of Granada has five urban campuses in the city of Granada, including the state-of-the-art Health Sciences Technology Park which...

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University of Graz

Founded in 1585, one of the largest and most innovative universities in Austria

The core purpose of the university is to explore key issues that are central to our society, to identify solutions to problems, and to provide...

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Leipzig University

An outward-looking and modern comprehensive university founded in 1409

Many world-renowned figures taught or studied here and it has also been the source of major scientific developments As an outward-looking and...

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Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

A university at the forefront of innovation founded in 1970

As a university at the forefront of innovation, Lyon 1 combines quality education and excellent research within an attractive environment It also...

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Maynooth University

An internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland.

Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution located 25 kilometres outside of Dublin, Ireland, and is the nation’s...

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University of Minho

A Portuguese young, thriving, comprehensive university founded in 1973

Offering more than 200 degrees every year – from Architecture and Design to Humanities and Performative Arts, from Economics and Management to...

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University of Padua

Founded in 1222, one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious universities

The University of Padua is a leading international university for research and boasts a broad and comprehensive academic portfolio On top of...

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Vilnius University

Lithuania’s leading academic institution founded in 1578

Academics at Vilnius University are making important contributions to global research in a wide range of fields, from laser physics to linguistics...

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University of Wrocław

A top-quality research university founded in 1702

The University of Wrocław focuses on mobility – we want our students and graduates to be open to the world We want their studies to be a...

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04 Dec 2024

Join the first Arqus webinar on English as a Medium of Instruction of this academic year!

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03 Dec 2024

The FOREU4ALL community of practice starts its operations

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03 Dec 2024

The governance of water: What is at stake for our planet? — Dive into the latest Arqus podcast episode!

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Open Calls

Nominations for the 4th Arqus Teaching Excellence Award

Apply by 15 December 2024!

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15/12/2024

Arqus Communities of Practice: 7th call for Expressions of Interest

Submit your proposal by 12 February 2025

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Deadline: 12 February 2025
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