Coimbra Group

The Coimbra Group is an association of traditional European comprehensive universities with high international academic standards. It was founded in 1985 and currently unites 40 multidisciplinary top universities, many of which are among the oldest and most prestigious in their country. The University of Würzburg has been a member of the Coimbra Group since its foundation in 1985. The Coimbra Group's coordination office is based in Brussels, where it organizes the network’s central activities.

The Group’s mission is to promote internationalization, excellent research and teaching, and the social responsibility of its members through close academic and cultural cooperation. A key focus is the exchange of best practices and joint initiatives for quality development across all areas of university life.

Furthermore, the Coimbra Group actively contributes to European education and research policy. As one of the most influential academic networks in Europe, it plays a key role in shaping higher education policy.