Draft:European University of Technology

The European University of Technology (EUt+) was founded under 2020 Erasmus + call and is an alliance of nine European technical universities across nine countries each with its own campus, collectively educating 110,000 students. EUt+ aims to develop an integrated model of technological education and research that includes humanities, social sciences, and engineering disciplines, offering joint European degrees in engineering and a unified diploma.

The first phase of EUt+ has already been implemented. In the second phase, EUt+ transitions from a project to an actual institutional process.

Context and Origin
The European University Initiative, proposed by President Emmanuel Macron in 2017 at Sorbonne University, aims to foster academic mobility and enhance the quality and competitiveness of European higher education. It seeks to establish alliances among European higher education institutions to promote excellence in education, research, and innovation. It is primarily funded by the Erasmus+ program, alongside other EU funding sources and national or regional funding schemes.

Principles of European Universities
The European Universities Initiative aims to enhance the international competitiveness of European HEIs and promote European values and identity. The 2021-2027 Erasmus+ program allocates €402.2[5]million to support these alliances. European University alliances implement long-term joint strategies to improve access to education, research, and innovation. They involve nearly 1,700 associated partners across 35 countries, including European capital cities and remote regions. "The European way of life" today reflects European higher education institutions. The European Union and Member countries collaborate to support the higher education sector through shared vision and diversity.[8]

Vision
The EUT+ aims to address global challenges, with technology playing a crucial role. They aim to be a benchmark for policymakers, guiding European strategy towards unified, evidence-based approaches to global issues.

Member Universities
Université de Technologie Troyes (France)

Technical University Sofia (Bulgaria)

Technological University Dublin (Ireland)

Cyprus Technical University (Cyprus)

Technical University Riga (Latvia)

Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (Spain)

Technical University Cluj Napoca (Romania)

Universität von Cassino und Lazio Meridionale (Italy)

Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany)

Progress
During its initial phase (2020–2023), EUt+ developed a new model of technological education and incorporated its ninth university, aligning with 12 characteristics of the European Degree.

In its second phase (2023–2026), EUt+ is transitioning from a project status to an institutional process through 11 work packages. This phase is intended to conclude with the signing of the second EUt+ Act.

Beyond 2026, EUt+ aims to achieve full integration, evolving from a confederation into a single federative institution.

Projects
EUt+ has created several satellite projects to fulfill its mission.

One of this projects is Inno-EUt+, part of the EIT HEI Initiative aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial capacity within the European University of Technology. This project involves collaboration among seven European universities:
 * Cyprus University of Technology (Lead partner) (Cyprus)
 * Polytechnic University of Cartagena (Spain)
 * Technical University of Sofia (Bulgaria)
 * University of Technology of Troyes (France)
 * Riga Technical University (Latvia)
 * Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
 * Technological University Dublin (Ireland)


 * Chrysalis LEAP (Cyprus)
 * Stichting Water Alliance (Netherland).

A particular goal of Merging EUt+ / Formation and initial goals
EUt+ integrates societal needs into its educational framework with a human-first approach. The European University of Technology (EUt+) embodies a principle of convergence aimed at unifying educational and research practices across its nine member institutions. This approach is fundamental in pursuing joint European degrees and aligned with the broader goals of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)[14].

EUt+ offers a diverse educational environment with a focus on multilingual and multicultural. Students have flexibility to customize their study tracks within a modular learning framework. Additionally, EUt+ prioritizes sustainability and ethical technological solutions to prepare students for societal contributions.

To be moved elsewhere
EUt+ collaborates with over 350 companies and organizations, including Electrogroup S.A., Telefónica, Emerson SRL, the European Space Agency, GSI & FAIR, and AED-Vantage, enable internships, research visits, specialised lecture series for students and researchers and joint master's theses.