ATHENA European University | CUAS in Austria

European Universities Office

Coordination and Liaison Office at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in Villach

Communication between the partner universities of the European University Alliance and the various study and service areas of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
Close cooperation with IRO and active involvement in implementing the university's internationalization strategy.

Knowledge Broker: Sharing and disseminating information about opportunities to participate in projects and initiatives in both directions (UAS internal and alliance partners), as well as experiences and best practices of other alliances; providing vision and knowledge about the European University Initiative (EUI).

Mobilizer: Motivation for the active participation of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences in the EUI and its role in the transformation of the European Higher Education Area.

Supporter: Provision of support in the implementation of joint activities where applicable and possible.

CUAS and EUI

The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) is expressly committed to the European University Initiative (EUI) 's vision, values, and objectives. Since January 1, 2023, CUAS has been an associated partner of the ATHENA European University, an alliance of medium-sized universities from nine European countries.

Common goal: All partner institutions are determined to reduce the technological gap between Europe and its global competitors, promoting inclusive growth and striving for socially responsible technological developments.
Transnational cooperation: Together, we strive to create an inter-university campus and knowledge-creation teams that find actionable solutions for practical problems and pressing challenges.
European values: We uphold and promote the "European way of life", encouraging students and staff to gain international experience through physical, blended, and virtual mobility and engage in fruitful exchanges with partners in Europe and beyond.

With its wide-ranging expertise in applied multi- and interdisciplinary teaching and research, CUAS makes a strong contribution to the alliance. Over the past years, our staff has demonstrated a strong commitment to this partnership. By participating in and initiating several joint projects, they make a crucial contribution to advancing the alliance and its common vision.