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Welcome to EC2U!

Willkommen! Tervetuloa! Bine ați venit! Bienvenue ! Benvenuti! Bienvenidos! Bem-vindo! Welcome!

We are an exciting and vibrant alliance bringing eight universities from across the European Union together. Imagine a place where cultures merge, languages interact, and innovation transcends borders. That's the EC2U!

Picture this: The University of Coimbra in Portugal, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi in Romania, the University of Jena in Germany, the University of Pavia in Italy, the University of Poitiers in France (our coordinator), the University of Salamanca in Spain, the University of Turku in Finland, and us, the Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria, all part of one dynamic community! We all share common values such as promoting diversity, democracy and advancing humanity

Why should you be impressed? Well, we're not just an alliance; we're a family of over 160,000 students, 20,000 employees, and we touch the lives of over 1.6 million citizens. Those are not just numbers; this is a network of opportunities, friendships, and new experiences waiting for you!

Our goal? We aim to create an innovative space in which you can move freely between our eight partner universities and the vibrant cities they call home. Forget about all of the stereotypes, and embrace a united Europe that is stronger together! At EC2U, we're not just breaking barriers; we're building bridges.

But here's the deal: We want the best, and that's where you come in. We're looking for passionate people interested in making a difference in the world. You are not just a student or an employee; you have a vision, are a leader, thinker, and change-maker . EC2U is an alliance competing on a global stage, and we are here to build the future and recruit the best: people like you!

So, are you ready to be a part of something bigger? Join the EC2U, a space where diversity meets opportunity, and innovation knows no bounds. Let's build the future together!

Logo EC2U

European Campus of City Universities

International Office

Address

Johannes Kepler
University Linz
Altenberger Straße 69
4040 Linz

Location

Altenberger Straße 52, Ground Floor, 
4040 Linz

„Future generations will be inspired by the EU and its values - including freedom and democracy - and willing to become more actively involved in Europe's political and social processes.“
Univ. Prof. Dr. Stefan Koch
JKU Rector
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Stefan Koch
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News

News 22.05.2025

JKU Hosts 1st EC2U Career Mentoring Webinar

On April 28, 2025, JKU Linz proudly co-organized the inaugural EC2U Career Mentoring Webinar – "Bridging Industry and Academia", a virtual event designed to support PhD candidates from across the EC2U Alliance in navigating the transition from academic research to professional careers in industry.

News 14.04.2025

The EC2U’s Annual Report

The EC2U Alliance recently published its publicly accessible annual report covering activities and milestones between November 2023 to November 2024.

EC2U-Jahresbericht; Credit: A. Grubl
News 14.03.2025

EC2U: Resilience Against the Climate Crisis within Cities and Communities

Joining forces to tackle today's crises: The EC2U remains committed to a range of activities to this end.

Impressions from the EC2U think-tank session at the JKU; photo credit: Zachary Cardell
News 28.02.2025

EC2U Programs to Support Doctoral Candidates

In the recent past, a delegation representing the JKU took part in the first EC2U doctoral colloquium in Poitiers (France).

Events

Event 16.06.2025

EC2U Seminar: Hypoxia and Aging in Epicardial Adipose Tissue

Join this hybrid seminar with Markus Mandl (JKU) exploring how oxygen levels influence aging in cardiac fat. A contribution to the EC2U Virtual Institute for Good Health and Well-being.
Location: JKU MED Campus (LEH 102) or online
Registration deadline: June 16, 2025

The event will be held in English

Event 06.06.2025

Studii Salamantini: EC2U’s First Doctoral Conference (Online)

Are you a Spanish-speaking PhD student at JKU? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join the first Studii Salamantini doctoral conference, live from Salamanca and streamed online. Engage in a full day of talks and workshops on ethics in research, conflict management, wellbeing during the PhD, and career paths after graduation.

The event will be held in Spanish. A recorded version with English subtitles will be made available.

Event 11.05.2025

Call for Student Applications: EC2U Autumn School - Geographic Data Science for Sustainability in Jena, Germany, October 7-9, 2025 

Application deadline: Sunday, May 11, 2025.

Join the EC2U Autumn School “Geographic Data Science for Sustainability” taking place in Jena (Germany) in October. Listen to dynamic presentations, engage in compelling workshops and labs led by experts, and take part in an optional field trip to get a taste of real-world applications designed to support sustainability.

This program will be held in English.