UNICA – Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe, seeks to be a driving force in the development of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) and to promote academic excellence, integration and cooperation between member universities throughout Europe.

UNICA facilitates international collaborations and promotes academic leadership through sharing and exchanging good practices among its Members throughout the EHEA. It also provides a forum where Members can reflect on the needs of strategic change in university research, education, administration, and societal engagement. To achieve its aims, UNICA articulates the views of its Member Universities to European institutions, national, regional, and municipal governments, and international fora as well. By acting as a bridge between universities and European stakeholders, it provides Members with key information on European initiatives and programs and supports them in developing co-operative projects.

UNICA is engaged in three types of activities:

1. events organised in cooperation with members and other, mostly international stakeholders;
2. European projects (mainly Erasmus+, Horizon 2020), both as a coordinator and partner;
3. advocacy and policy-related work. All activities are managed by the UNICA Secretariat (3 full-time and 1 part-time staff members) with its seat in Brussels in close cooperation with the UNICA Board, including the UNICA President, as well as the member universities.