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!

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
Phone

News
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.
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: 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.

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
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
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.
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.