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[Discover CIVIS Alliance ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance) 2. What is CIVIS? What is CIVIS? ================ What does it mean to travel in uncharted territory and co-create the university of tomorrow, today? CIVIS is a journey that evolves with every project, every collaboration. CIVIS Alliance is a multicultural, multilingual endeavour that thrives in the personal encounters and the professional development of each member, each "civizen". Discover CIVIS! ### A European University alliance shaping the future of higher education CIVIS is Europe's Civic University Alliance, a pioneering initiative under the European Universities initiative of the European Commission. It unites **11 leading research-intensive higher education institutions across the continent**, forming a dynamic academic community of over **470,000 students and 58,000 staff.** CIVIS is determined to underpin **a strong European identity while building bridges beyond Europe.** Through our projects and initiatives, we promote connections with the Mediterranean region and Africa, opening new pathways for cooperation and mutual understanding. Our alliance benefits from a well-balanced geographical distribution across the European Union, ensuring representation and diversity at every level. European Member Universities ---------------------------- CIVIS brings together **11 leading research higher education institutions** across Europe, a strong academic community: Aix-Marseille Université, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University of Bucharest, Université libre de Bruxelles, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Sapienza Università di Roma, Stockholm University, University of Tübingen, University of Glasgow, University of Salzburg and University of Lausanne. They collaborate to advance excellence in education, research and societal engagement. - [ ![Aix-Marseille Université](https://civis.eu/storage/files/aix-marseille-universite.png)Aix-Marseille Université ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/aix-marseille-universite "Aix-Marseille Université") - [ ![National and Kapodistrian University of Athens](https://civis.eu/storage/files/national-and-kapodistrian-university-of-athens.png)National and Kapodistrian University of Athens ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/national-and-kapodistrian-university-of-athens "National and Kapodistrian University of Athens") - [ ![Université libre de Bruxelles](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universite-libre-de-bruxelles.png)Université libre de Bruxelles ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/universite-libre-de-bruxelles "Université libre de Bruxelles") - [ ![University of Bucharest](https://civis.eu/storage/files/university-of-bucharest.png)University of Bucharest ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-bucharest "University of Bucharest") - [ ![University of Glasgow](https://civis.eu/storage/files/university-of-glasgow.png)University of Glasgow ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-glasgow "University of Glasgow") - [ ![University of Lausanne](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universite-de-lausanne.png)University of Lausanne ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-lausanne "University of Lausanne") - [ ![Universidad Autónoma de Madrid](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universidad-autonoma-de-madrid.png)Universidad Autónoma de Madrid ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/universidad-autonoma-de-madrid "Universidad Autónoma de Madrid") - [ ![Sapienza Università di Roma](https://civis.eu/storage/files/sapienza-universita-di-roma.png)Sapienza Università di Roma ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/sapienza-universita-di-roma "Sapienza Università di Roma") - [ ![University of Salzburg](https://civis.eu/storage/files/plus_3.png)University of Salzburg ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-salzburg "University of Salzburg") - [ ![Stockholm University](https://civis.eu/storage/files/stockholm-university.png)Stockholm University ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/stockholm-university "Stockholm University") - [ ![University of Tübingen](https://civis.eu/storage/files/eberhard-karls-universitat-tubingen.png)University of Tübingen ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-tubingen "University of Tübingen") Associate Member Universities in Africa --------------------------------------- Recognising the deep interconnection between Europe's and Africa's futures, CIVIS signed a landmark partnership agreement on 11 March 2022 with **six prestigious African universities:** Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Makerere University, Eduardo Mondlane University and Université de Sfax. Since September 2024, these institutions have become **Associate Members of CIVIS**, committing to a shared agenda that fosters cooperation in education, research and societal outreach. [See the dedicated page for our AM](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ ![Université Hassan II de Casablanca](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universite-hassan-ii-de-casablanca.png)Université Hassan II de Casablanca ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/universite-hassan-ii-de-casablanca "Université Hassan II de Casablanca") - [ ![Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universite-cheikh-anta-diop-de-dakar.png)Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/universite-cheikh-anta-diop-de-dakar "Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar") - [ ![University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg](https://civis.eu/storage/files/university-of-the-witwatersrand-johannesburg.png)University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-the-witwatersrand-johannesburg "University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg") - [ ![Makerere University](https://civis.eu/storage/files/makerere-university.png)Makerere University ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/makerere-university "Makerere University") - [ ![Eduardo Mondlane University](https://civis.eu/storage/files/eduardo-mondlane-university.png)Eduardo Mondlane University ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/eduardo-mondlane-university "Eduardo Mondlane University") - [ ![University of Sfax](https://civis.eu/storage/files/universite-de-sfax.png)University of Sfax ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis/university-of-sfax "University of Sfax") What is CIVIS? *Our people say it best* ----------------------------------------- Play the video What's new in CIVIS? --------------------- - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/54805470097-31c66c77be-o-800x600.jpg?token=980b064b220959ac82b0f21d856d3439)Study, Travel, Connect: CIVIS Launches New Wave of BIPs Across Europe Learn 2 April 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/study-travel-connect-civis-bips-2026-launch-across-europe) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-coms-unit-open-labs-ulb-3-800x600.jpg?token=81a838003cdbd38bc7b7cc20d11654b8)Calling academic teams to set in motion impactful projects for democracy Connect 1 April 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/calling-academic-teams-to-set-in-motion-impactful-projects-for-democracy) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-coms-unit-casablanca-4-800x600.jpg?token=852ccbd6465c7ebee1f78f93221e7910)Facing Common Challenges, Shaping Joint Solutions for Africa and Europe Associate Member Universities in Africa 31 March 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/facing-common-challenges-shaping-joint-solutions-for-africa-and-europe) [Discover all our stories](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). 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