Reports & Statements
Strategies for the financial sustainability of European Universities alliances
This briefing by the European University Association (EUA) analyses survey evidence and develops a conceptual framework that can support a structured and strategic discussion about the future of alliances. It puts forward a comprehensive model for the financial sustainability of alliances, building on EUA’s broader work on funding principles, leadership, governance and institutional transformation.
This framework highlights institutional purpose and added value as the foundation of sustainable cooperation. It also identifies four key pillars that shape the financial and organisational viability of alliances:
- A clear understanding of the full costs,
- Income diversification,
- Efficiency and effectiveness, and
- Leadership and governance.
In addition, this briefing situates European Universities alliances within the wider public funding landscape, drawing on EUA’s work on funding models and allocation principles, in order to spark a more structured reflection on how responsibilities should be shared across national and European levels.
Find further information on EUA's site.