EURAS ( Eurasian Universities Union ) Information

Launched by Istanbul Aydın University in late 2008, EURAS is the union of Eurasian universities and higher education institutions. EURAS is a non-profit international association, promoting cooperation among over 85 universities from all around the Europe, Asia and the Middle East and working for the global advancement of educational standards in the Eurasian region. Being the cradle of all known civilizations and hosting the 2/3 of all world population, the Eurasian region thus represents a center of excellence in terms of educational developments and cultural flows. By building an international educational platform for regional universities, EURAS serves its members as a bridge to reach the best educational services worldwide. EURAS connects universities and higher educational institutions belonging to different geo-political and cultural backgrounds and seeks ways to enhance their dialogue and exchange of best practices. Eurasian Universities Union´s mission can be summarized as: *Building a platform for Regional Universities to reach international educational services *Establishing cooperation and networking among members *Improving academic standards of education *Supporting innovation *Encouraging student and academic staff mobility *Promoting policy development internationally *Representing the interests and concerns of member universities while supporting their appreciation and visibility worldwide *Strengthening leadership of Eurasian Universities by sharing knowledge and exchanging best practices