The principal objective of higher education institutions should not simply be to educate the individual but also to provide future generations with the skills and knowledge necessary to address global challenges such as poverty, conflict and climate change. Thus higher education should constantly renew its connections with society at large. It should engage proactively in dialogue with citizens to create a true knowledge-based society.
The future of the Euro-Mediterranean region lies in improved socio-economic development, solidarity, regional integration, sustainable development and knowledge. There is a need to increase co-operation in areas such as (…) education, vocational training, science and technology, culture (…).
Institutions/universities interested in joining the EPUF should send a hard copy of the original of the following documents by ordinary mail and a soft copy by e-mail or fax to the Executive Secretariat Headquarters:
a) The Adhesion Document filled in and signed by the Rector/President. Download the adhesion document
b) A Letter signed by the representative of the competent body of the institution (Academic council/ Management Committee or other) stating that they support the decision taken by the Rector to join the network.
c) A Document with information about the institution.