EPICUR University Alliance

What EPICUR University Alliance does

EPICUR University Alliance is a European University Alliance established in 2019 and coordinated by the University of Strasbourg, operating under the European Commission's Erasmus+ programme to foster cross-border higher education collaboration. As of 2026, the alliance comprises 11 partner universities across nine countries—up from the original eight following the addition of Pablo de Olavide (Spain), Roma Tre (Italy), and the University of Basel (Switzerland)—and collectively serves approximately 280,000 students, 29,000 academics, and 17,000 administrative staff.

The alliance's core product surface is a portfolio of digital platforms and joint academic programmes: EPICURus (a student-centric collaboration platform), EPiC-TLC (the Teaching and Learning Centre), a Course Catalogue, EPICUR Hubs (a Virtual Space for cross-institutional project work), a Citizen Science Platform, and the EGISL Triple Master's Programme. It also administers seed funding of up to €150,000 per project to support collaborative research and pedagogical initiatives among member institutions. The alliance is currently transitioning toward a Confederation of Universities governance structure, signalling deeper legal and operational integration among partners.

EPICUR's business model is non-commercial: it is funded primarily through European Commission grants—notably €7.2 million in Erasmus+ bridge funding for the 2026–2028 period and participation in the €5 million DigiUni project over four years—supplemented by institutional contributions from member universities. All educational products and courses are provided free of charge to students and staff of the partner universities, positioning EPICUR as a publicly-funded collaborative infrastructure rather than a revenue-generating enterprise.

Name

EPICUR University Alliance

Legal name

EPICUR Alliance

Website

https://epicur.edu.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPICUR University Alliance is a consortium of 11 European universities across 9 countries, coordinated by the University of Strasbourg and funded by the European Commission's Erasmus+ programme, serving 280,000 students through collaborative digital platforms and joint academic programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Nonprofit Universities (EDAHALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

University-Affiliated Pathway & Foundation Programs (EDAIAJAA)

Keywords

• European university alliance
• Higher education programs
• Student mobility services
• Research collaboration network
• Interdisciplinary learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. European Commission Funding (Erasmus+): EPICUR is funded by the European Commission under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative. It secured €7.2 million in bridge funding through the EPICUR-SHAPE-IT-PLUS project (2026-2028). The alliance also participates in DigiUni project (€5 million over four years) supporting Ukraine.
2. Seed Funding for Research Collaboration: EPICUR's Seed Funding scheme stimulates synergies between teaching and research. Selected projects can receive up to €150,000 and run for up to 12 months. All funds originate from own institutional resources of partner universities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

EPICUR University Alliance is a consortium of 11 European universities across 9 countries, coordinated by the University of Strasbourg and funded under the European Commission's Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative with €7.2 million. It delivers international learning experiences including ECTS-bearing courses, student mobility programs, joint and double Master's degrees, and teaching and research collaboration platforms (EPICURus, EPiC-TLC, Citizen Science Platform, EPICUR Hubs), serving 280,000 students at partner institutions.

Product overview

EPICUR (European Partnership for an Innovative Campus Unifying Regions) is a European University Alliance connecting 9-11 universities across Europe. The core digital infrastructure includes EPICURus (single sign-on platform), EPiC-TLC (teaching & learning centre), EPICUR Citizen Science Platform, and EPICUR Hubs (research networking). Educational offerings span a Course Catalogue with 50+ courses in 8 formats, EPICUR EGISL Master's Programme, EPIC Missions, EPICamps, and seasonal schools. Student and researcher governance is managed through Student Board and Early Career Researchers Board. Research collaboration is supported through Seed Funding Programme up to €150,000 per project. The alliance is part of the European Universities Initiative, supported by the European Commission since 2020.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EPICURus: Digital single entry point connecting students, educators, and staff from partner universities through their institutional credentials.
• EPiC-TLC
• Student Board
• Early Career Researchers Board (ECRB)
• EPICUR SHAPE-IT
• Citizen Science Platform

Products and services

• Student Mobility Programs
• EPICUR Joint Master's Programs
• Seed Funding Program
• EPICURus Platform
• EPiC-TLC Teaching and Learning Collaboration
• Citizen Science Platform
• EPICUR Hubs Virtual Space
• EPICUR Multilingual International Courses

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ students enrolled each year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• University of Amsterdam (UvA), NetherlandscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Founded 1632, Netherlands' largest university with 40,000 students, 6,000 staff members, and 3,000 PhD candidates. Strong international orientation reflected in curricula and research activities. One of 11 EPICUR partner universities.
• University of Strasbourg (UNISTRA), FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Welcomes 51,000 students (20% international, 150 nationalities). Home to key European institutions. Over 1,500 agreements with 750 universities in 75 countries. Coordinates 38 of 60+ European projects. EPICUR coordinator.
• University of Haute-Alsace (UHA), FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Innovative comprehensive university with 10,000 students in 170+ training tracks in Mulhouse and Colmar. Hosts 15 research laboratories. Winner of calls focusing on student success and research excellence.
• University of Southern Denmark (SDU), DenmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Founded 1966 with 27,000+ students across five campuses. 4,000 staff offering 115+ programmes in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. Interdisciplinarity in DNA.
• Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU), PolandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Founded 1919, major academic institution in Poznań and top 3 Polish universities. Five specialized schools, twenty faculties, five doctoral schools, four branches. Over 37,000 students in 80 fields. Research university status since 2019.
• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Research University in Helmholtz Association and German university of excellence. Creates knowledge for society and environment. Over 9,700 employees, 25,000 students. Roots extend to 1825. Contributes in energy, mobility, information.
• University of Freiburg (UFR), GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Founded 1457, welcomes 24,000 students from 100+ nations in 180 degree programmes at 11 faculties. 29 programs taught exclusively in English. Positioned at intersection of German, French, Swiss educational landscapes.
• BOKU University, AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Founded 1872, around 10,374 students. Holistic approach to research and teaching. 15 departments in six fields of expertise interdisciplinary manner. 360 partner universities, 18 international networks.
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), GreececoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Established 1925, highest academic excellence through 41 Faculties/Departments. Over 70,000 students. Largest and most multithematic university in Greece and one of greatest in Europe.
• Pablo de Olavide University (UPO), SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026One of three new university members added in 2026 EPICUR-SHAPE-IT-PLUS funding phase. Located in Seville, Spain.
• Roma Tre University (UNIROMA3), ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026One of three new university members added in 2026 EPICUR-SHAPE-IT-PLUS funding phase. Located in Rome, Italy.
• University of Basel (UNIBAS), SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Associated partner, one of three new university members added in 2026 EPICUR-SHAPE-IT-PLUS funding phase. Located in Basel, Switzerland.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• European University Foundation (EUF): EUF is a Luxembourg-based foundation supporting the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative and providing capacity-building services to alliances like EPICUR. It is thematically comparable as the supporting ecosystem organisation for the same EU initiative in which EPICUR participates.

Direct peers

• CHARM-EU Alliance: CHARM-EU is a European University Alliance focused on challenge-driven, transdisciplinary education. Comparable to EPICUR as a peer consortium under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative offering joint Master's programmes and cross-border student/research mobility.
• EUTOPIA European University Alliance: EUTOPIA is one of the original European University Alliances selected under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative, comprising 10 universities across Europe. It is a direct peer to EPICUR, offering comparable cross-border learning, research collaboration, and joint programmes under the same EU funding framework.
• EUniWell - European University for Well-Being: EUniWell is a European University Alliance of 17 universities selected under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative. It is directly comparable to EPICUR as a peer consortium offering student mobility, joint programmes, and research collaboration across European universities.
• Una Europa: Una Europa is a European University Alliance of 11 leading research universities selected under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative. It is highly comparable to EPICUR in scope, member profile, and mission (joint degrees, mobility, research collaboration across European universities).
• CIVIS - a European Civic University: CIVIS is a European University Alliance of 11 universities across Europe, selected under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative. It directly competes with EPICUR for the same EU funding and similar student/educator audiences, with comparable offerings in mobility and joint programmes.
• 4EU+ Alliance: 4EU+ is a long-standing European University Alliance of six research-intensive universities. It is comparable to EPICUR as both are Erasmus+-backed consortia offering joint educational programmes, mobility, and research collaboration across member institutions.
• EELISA European University Alliance: EELISA is a European University Alliance of ten universities focused on engineering, science, and societal challenges. It is a direct peer to EPICUR in the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative ecosystem, competing for the same student mobility and research collaboration mandates.
• Circle U. European University Alliance: Circle U. is a European University Alliance of nine universities selected under the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative. It is a direct peer to EPICUR, with similar size, scope, and focus on cross-border education, research, and societal engagement.

Broad incumbents

• T.I.M.E. Network: T.I.M.E. (Top International Managers in Engineering) is a long-established network of leading European engineering and business schools focused on double-degree programmes and student mobility. It is comparable to EPICUR as a pre-existing cross-university mobility/degree network, but predates the Erasmus+ European Universities Initiative.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

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Funding overview

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