EUPeace - European University

What EUPeace - European University does

EUPeace is the European University for Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Societies — a consortium alliance of nine universities across seven European countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Czechia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Türkiye), founded in 2020 under the European Universities Initiative and coordinated by Philipps-Universität Marburg. The alliance serves approximately 200,000+ students, 15,300+ researchers, and 850+ research groups across its member institutions, offering cross-border educational mobility, transnational research collaboration, and societal outreach programmes. Its identity is anchored in the symbolic rebuilt bridge of Mostar as a testament to dialogue overcoming conflict.

The alliance's core technology and product portfolio centers on the Virtual European Exchange Programme (VEEP), which enables free online course enrolment at partner universities; the EUPeace Course Repository, a central digital catalogue of offerings across all nine institutions (courses.eupeace.eu); the European Track certificate programme combining virtual and physical mobility; and the EUPeace Mobility Portal coordinating student, doctoral, and staff mobility. Research infrastructure includes four Research Hubs (Climate Science and Just Transition, Inclusive Health and Well-Being, Migration and Human Rights, Security and Conflict Transformation), a Doctoral Network with cotutelle arrangements, an Academic Mentoring Network, and Joint Programmes such as the ERMA Master's in Democracy and Human Rights. Outreach activities run through Living Labs (EnerPeace, TRAMAS, Living Peace Lab), Societal Dialogue Groups, Bridge Dialogues, and the Students' Peace Declaration. Supporting products include the Teaching Staff Academy, School for All, Lifelong Learning, Soft Skills Courses, and the CollaBridge collaboration tool.

EUPeace does not generate commercial revenue; it operates as a publicly funded alliance. Its primary funding flows from the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, administered by the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA), under a 2023-2027 project phase. Revenue streams consist of EU grants distributed to member universities, modest programme fees (e.g., ISU Marburg summer school at €2,350 with EUPeace tuition waivers for up to 3 students per partner university), and internal grant mechanisms (EUPeace Fund grants of €1,000-€5,000 per institution and EUPeace Label Call grants up to €4,500 per project). Customer segments include university students, academic researchers, administrative/teaching staff, doctoral candidates, and societal stakeholders engaged through Living Labs and dialogue platforms.

Name

EUPeace - European University

Legal name

EUPeace – European University for Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Societies

Website

https://eupeace.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EUPeace is a European University Alliance of nine universities across seven countries, coordinated by Philipps-Universität Marburg, delivering cross-border educational mobility, transnational research collaboration, and societal outreach to 200,000+ students and 15,300+ researchers under EU Erasmus+ funding.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education Alliance

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Erasmus+ and Government-Sponsored Exchange Partnerships (EDAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual/Blended Exchange (COIL) Partnerships (EDAIABAH), Study Abroad Provider Networks, Consortia & Membership Organizations (EDAIAAAK), Articulation & Credit Transfer Partnerships (EDAIABAE)

Keywords

• Higher education alliance
• Cross-border mobility
• Research collaboration network
• Virtual exchange programme
• Joint degree programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Marburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EU Erasmus+ Funding: EUPeace operates as a European University Alliance funded primarily through Erasmus+ programme grants from the European Union and managed by EACEA (European Education and Culture Executive Agency). Member universities receive individual institutional budgets for collaborative projects.
2. Student Mobility Fees: VEEP virtual mobility is free for students at the nine EUPeace partner universities. Physical mobility may involve Erasmus+ funding support. ISU Marburg charges €2,350 regular programme fee with tuition waivers available for up to 3 EUPeace students per university.
3. ERMA Programme Scholarships: The European Regional Master's Programme in Democracy and Human Rights (ERMA) is co-funded by the European Union and provides 25 scholarships for students from Southeast Europe, EU countries, and Azerbaijan

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

EUPeace is a European University Alliance that delivers cross-border educational mobility, joint research collaboration, and community outreach to students, researchers, and staff at nine partner universities in seven European countries. Its flagship offerings include the free Virtual European Exchange Programme (VEEP) for online course exchange, the European Track certificate combining physical and virtual mobility, the EUPeace Course Repository, the Doctoral Network with cotutelle arrangements, four thematic Research Hubs, and Living Labs engaging local communities and policymakers. Programmes are funded primarily through EU Erasmus+ grants administered by EACEA.

Product overview

EUPeace is the European University for Peace, Justice, and Inclusive Societies — an alliance of nine universities across Europe offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational mobility and research collaboration programmes. The core offerings include the Virtual European Exchange Programme (VEEP) for online courses, the European Track (EUTrack) certificate combining physical and virtual mobility, and the EUPeace Course Repository as a central catalogue. Research and outreach products include the Doctoral Network with cotutelle arrangements, Research Hubs (Climate Science, Health, Migration, Security), and Living Labs for community co-creation. The alliance supports teacher education through the Handbook on Internationalising Teacher Education and Teaching Staff Academy. Funding mechanisms include the EUPeace Fund and EUPeace Label for diversity initiatives. The EUPeace Conference is the flagship annual event. All programmes are connected through the EUPeace Mobility Portal and promoted via the EUPeace Newsletter, serving over 200,000 students and 15,300 researchers across the alliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VEEP (Virtual European Exchange Programme): Virtual exchange programme offering online courses at partner universities across Europe
• European Track
• Living Labs
• EUPeace Doctoral Network
• EUPSA (Student Alliance)
• EUPeace Fund
• Teaching Staff Academy (TSA)
• EUPeace Course Repository

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ students have access to cross-border mobility and educational programmes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• Philipps-Universität MarburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordinating institution responsible for EUPeace operations, website management, data protection, and overall alliance coordination. Located in Marburg, Germany.
• Justus Liebig University GiessencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university contributing to research, education, and staff mobility with expertise in open access publishing and doctoral development programmes.
• University of LimogescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university leading teacher education initiatives and hosting EUPeace Summer School programmes. Coordinates WP3 on education.
• University of CalabriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting EUPeace Conference 2026 and contributing to Living Labs with expertise in cinema and inclusion initiatives.
• Comillas Pontifical UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university leading multiple Living Labs including EnerPeace (energy poverty) and TRAMAS (transformative economies), and coordinating WP7 on outreach.
• University of West Bohemia in PilsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting EUPeace Autumn Meetings 2025 and doctoral student conferences, coordinating EUPeace Fund calls.
• University of MostarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university hosting EUPeace Spring Meetings 2027. Symbol of alliance values - the rebuilt bridge of Mostar inspired the EUPeace logo as testament to dialogue overcoming conflict.
• University of SarajevocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university coordinating the ERMA Master's Programme in Democracy and Human Rights (with University of Bologna) and hosting International Staff Training Weeks.
• Çukurova UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner university contributing to Living Labs and international staff training initiatives with participation in alliance governance.
• NOVA University Lisbon (CENSE)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration through EnerPeace Living Lab with presentation by João Pedro Gouveia, Principal Researcher at CENSE, on European energy poverty experiences and Social Climate Fund implementation.
• Coventry UniversitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration at EUI Symposium 2026 with Que Anh Dang presenting on Transnational Doctoral Ecologies using EUPeace as case study.
• Global Campus of Human Rights NetworkstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerERMA Master's Programme is part of Global Campus network bringing together over 100 universities worldwide dedicated to human rights and democracy advancement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EUGLOH (European University Alliance for Global Health): European University Alliance centred on global health. Comparable to EUPeace as a thematic European University Alliance with shared virtual mobility and joint research infrastructure.
• EUTOPIA Alliance: European University Alliance of nine universities coordinated by Vrije Universiteit Brussel. Directly comparable as a same-format European University Alliance competing for the same Erasmus+ funding under the European Universities Initiative.
• EUN-GREEN European University Alliance for Sustainability: European University Alliance focused on sustainability and green transition. Comparable to EUPeace as a peer European University Alliance under the same Erasmus+ funding umbrella.
• COLOURS Alliance: European University Alliance of universities in post-conflict and intercultural regions. Highly comparable to EUPeace because of overlapping geographic focus (Western Balkans, Central/Eastern Europe) and inclusion themes.
• UNITE! (University Network for Innovation, Technology and Engineering): European University Alliance with a STEM and engineering thematic focus. Comparable to EUPeace as a nine-partner alliance funded under the same European Universities Initiative, albeit with a different thematic anchor.
• CIVIS — Europe's Civic University Alliance: European University Alliance of twelve universities emphasising civic engagement and societal impact. Closely comparable to EUPeace's peace/justice/inclusion theme and Erasmus+ funding model.
• ENLIGHT European University Alliance: Alliance focused on equitable quality of life, sustainability and global engagement. Directly comparable to EUPeace as a same-format European University Alliance competing for the same EU funding pool.
• ARQUS European University Alliance: Alliance of nine universities led by LUISS and others. Comparable to EUPeace as a same-size European University Alliance with shared virtual mobility, joint programmes and research hub offerings.
• EUNICE European University for Customised Education: Ten-partner European University Alliance centred on personalised, challenge-based education. Directly comparable to EUPeace under the same European Universities Initiative framework.

Broad incumbents

• European University Association (EUA): Pan-European association representing over 850 universities. Relevant as an overarching ecosystem actor whose policy work shapes the European Universities Initiative under which EUPeace operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@eupeace
• Facebookfacebook.com/eupeace
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eupeace
• Instagraminstagram.com/eupeace_

Compliance3 records

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Profiles8 records

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