The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) alliance is a major strategic partnership established between ten young research-intensive universities from as many European countries, joining forces with four associated partners that have core competencies in employability and inclusiveness.
The YUFE alliance aims at bringing a radical change in European higher education by establishing itself as the leading model of a young, student-centred, non-elitist, open and inclusive European University.
A unique ecosystem linking universities to communities, YUFE will be based on cooperation between higher education institutions, the public and private sector, and citizens across Europe.
YUFE partners
- Maastricht University (coordinator) - Netherlands
- Carlos III University of Madrid - Spain
- Nicolaus Copernicus University of Torún - Poland
- University of Antwerpen - Belgium
- University of Bremen - Germany
- University of Cyprus
- University of Eastern Finland
- University of Essex - United Kingdom
- University of Rijeka – Croatia
- University of Rome Tor Vergata - Italy
YUFE associated partners
YUFE Help Desks
YUFE Help Desks offer information and provide answers to questions on different topics.
Currently there are two virtual Help Desks available: a Diversity and Inclusivity Help Desk and Finnish <> English Language Help Desk. New topics will be introduced soon. In the future there will be also physical YUFE Help Desks.
You can submit your questions using form, and the answer will be sent to you by email, or it can be anonymously published on website.
Virtual Campus
YUFE Virtual campus
YUFE Virtual Campus: Travel around Europe and study abroad despite the Pandemic
Work packages
YUFE is built upon eight work packages. Each package has a representative from each member university.
Project Management and Quality Plan ensure that the YUFE Alliance works efficiently to reach its goals and offer high-quality activities to the YUFE community.
Student Journey YUFE provides students a chance to broaden their study opportunities and enroll in online, physical or blended courses offered at universities in YUFE Alliance in 9 other countries. Students can give YUFE experience a try with Diploma Supplement Track.
Staff Journey With YUFE, staff members can give a new direction to their careers with interesting mobility opportunities, such as virtual teaching assignments, language courses and trainings in other YUFE universities.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Another YUFE goal is to bring researchers, students and organizations together. While students will have a chance to network through YUFE, public and private sectors will be able to recruit YUFE students for work placements and offer students workshops.
YUFE in Our Cities YUFE Alliance also aims to strengthen the ties between the YUFE community and citizens YUFE cities and regions. For example, locals can get in touch with YUFE volunteers to ask for help for a variety of tasks through an online citizens` portal. It can be as simple as asking for advice, or something more challenging like caring for children and elderly.
Diversity and Inclusivity works to make YUFE activities available and welcoming to anyone regardless of their background.
Sustainability and Dissemination promotes YUFE activities and ensures that the YUFE project can carry on for many years to come.
Contact information
Kristiina Väänänen
Head of International Planning and Development
+358504090735
Kirsi Bykachev
Coordinator of the Doctoral Conferment Committee
+358503634819
