ActiveEuropean Commission — Erasmus+ Programme · 2026

European Universities

Quick Facts

Agency: European Commission — Erasmus+ Programme
Funding: See RFP
Deadline: March 4, 2026 (11 days remaining)
Status: Active
Eligibility: Open to organisations in EU member states and associated countries. See call documentation for specific eligibility criteria.

About This Grant

European Universities is sponsored by European Commission — Erasmus+ Programme. Objective:European Universities’ main objectives are to further develop institutionalised cooperation, making it systemic, structural and sustainable and to increase quality, performance and international competitiveness of European higher education institutions. In line with the vision for a European Education Area, these alliances intend to achieve the following aims: As such, European Universities aim at achieving the following main objectives:<ul level="0"><li>Promote common European values as enshrined in article 2 of the Treaty on European Union and a strengthened European identity by bringing together a new generation of Europeans who are able to cooperate and work within different European and global cultures, in different languages, and across borders, sectors and academic disciplines.</li><li>Reach a substantial leap in quality, performance, attractiveness and international competitiveness and enable deep institutional transformation of involved European higher education institutions and contribute to the European knowledge economy, employment, creativity, culture and welfare by making best use of innovative pedagogies and striving to make the knowledge square a reality. European Universities will be key drivers to boost the quality of higher education and where possible to strengthen its links to the research and innovation landscape in Europe and its outreach towards the society and economy.</li> </ul>Paving the way for a new dimension in European higher education, the successful European Universities need a sustainable financial perspective to deliver on the ambition for continued transformation and to inspire the wider higher education sector. In this context, support under this call will be open for already existing deep institutional transnational cooperation alliances of higher education institutions including – but not limited to – the European Universities alliances selected under the 2022 Erasmus+ call for proposals.The Erasmus+ funding period for the alliances selected under this call will be of 2 years.

Programme areas: European Universities

Application snapshot: target deadline March 4, 2026; published funding information Funding amounts vary by project scope and award track.; eligibility guidance Open to organisations in EU member states and associated countries. See call documentation for specific eligibility criteria.

Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.

Eligibility Requirements

Open to organisations in EU member states and associated countries. See call documentation for specific eligibility criteria.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for European Universities?

Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Open to organisations in EU member states and associated countries. See call documentation for specific eligibility criteria. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.

What is the typical funding level for European Universities?

Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.

When is the deadline for European Universities?

The current target date is March 4, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.

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