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NAVINCLASS Cooperation Partners
The NAVINCLASS consortium was formed through ongoing exchanges between universities in Marburg, Cluj, Coimbra, Madrid, Sarajevo, and Mostar, where academics and educators identified growing challenges related to conflict, polarisation, and sensitive debates in higher education classrooms. Recognising that these issues affect universities across different societal and political contexts, the partners decided to combine their expertise and experiences in order to develop conflict-sensitive teaching and learning approaches.
The consortium brings together complementary strengths in Peace and Conflict Studies, Peace Education, international relations, multicultural and multilingual teaching, and conflict transformation. At the same time, the partnership reflects a diversity of institutional and regional contexts, including multi-ethnic societies, internationally oriented university towns, and capital cities. Through their shared commitment to dialogue, critical reflection, and inclusive education, the partner universities work together to address common challenges facing higher education today.
Marburg University
Philipps-Universität Marburg (UMR) is a research-oriented university with a history of nearly 500 years. Across 16 departments, approximately 360 professors and 2,400 researchers conduct research and teach around 21,000 students. The university maintains a strong international profile and actively promotes internationalisation in order to strengthen research, teaching, and global academic cooperation.
UMR is engaged in extensive international partnerships and coordinates the European University Alliance EUPeace, which brings together partners from several countries to promote peace, justice, and inclusive societies through collaborative teaching, research, and outreach activities. The NAVINCLASS project builds on the expertise and cooperation within this network while operating as an independent initiative extending these topics to broader academic and societal contexts.
The university offers a broad range of degree programmes across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary and internationally oriented research. Institutions such as the Center for Conflict Studies (CCS) contribute significantly to the university’s profile in peace and conflict research and have played an important role in the conceptual development of EUPeace.
With longstanding experience in Erasmus+ and other international cooperation programmes, UMR actively participates in mobility and partnership projects aimed at enhancing international exchange and collaboration in higher education.
University of Coimbra
The University of Coimbra (UC), founded in 1290, is one of the oldest universities in Europe and a comprehensive public university. Its work is built around education, research, and knowledge transfer. UC has around 30,000 students and a large academic and technical staff, creating a diverse and international learning environment. In 2013, the university was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UC offers a wide range of bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes across many disciplines. Research is organised through numerous units and centres that bring together researchers from the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Many of these centres are internationally recognised and contribute to the university’s strong research profile.
The university is highly active in international cooperation and maintains a broad network of partnerships around the world. It participates in many national and international projects and supports innovation and knowledge transfer through initiatives such as the INOV.C ecosystem, which connects the university with external partners.
One current initiative is the Centre of Excellence on Pedagogical Innovation (INOV3P), coordinated by UC. It focuses on innovative teaching practices, with particular attention to digital approaches in the social sciences, humanities, and arts. Through its commitment to education, research, and international collaboration, UC contributes to the development of higher education in Europe and beyond.
Babeș-Bolyai University
Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB) is a comprehensive higher education institution committed to advanced research and teaching. With around 50,000 students in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes, the university promotes interdisciplinary and student-centred learning. Its mission combines scientific, cultural, and professional development and prepares graduates for both academic and professional careers.
UBB offers a broad range of study programmes and places strong emphasis on innovation in teaching and research. The university supports internationalisation through different educational formats and an expanding network of academic partnerships, enabling student and staff mobility as well as collaborative research.
The Faculty of European Studies contributes to UBB’s international profile through teaching and research in international relations and European studies. It offers degree programmes in several languages and is actively involved in Erasmus+ mobility and project-based cooperation. The faculty also works closely with public institutions, diplomatic actors, and European networks.
Research within the faculty is supported by specialised centres such as the Center for African Studies (CESTAF) and the International Relations and Area Studies (IRAS) Institute. These centres contribute to research and training in international relations, area studies, and conflict and peace studies, with a focus on interdisciplinary and practice-oriented approaches.
Comillas Pontifical University
Universidad Pontificia Comillas (COM), founded in 1908 and based in Madrid, is a private university offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programmes as well as continuing education across a wide range of disciplines. With around 10,000 students and a large academic staff, Comillas provides a diverse, student-centred learning environment. The university is a member of the European University Alliance EUPeace and contributes to joint activities in research, teaching, and societal engagement.
As a Catholic university run by the Society of Jesus, Comillas places strong emphasis on ethical responsibility, social commitment, and academic quality. Its educational approach combines professional training with values-based learning and innovation, preparing graduates to take active roles in society.
Research at Comillas is interdisciplinary and focused on innovation and societal impact. It is organised through institutes, chairs, and research groups and is supported by national and international collaborations, including partnerships with external stakeholders. The university also promotes doctoral training through its International Doctorate School.
Through its international cooperation and its focus on socially relevant research and teaching, Comillas contributes to academic exchange and knowledge production at both national and European levels.
University of Mostar
The University of Mostar (SUM) is a public higher education institution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programmes across a wide range of disciplines. With around 9,000 students, including international students, the university provides a diverse academic environment. It is organised into ten faculties and an academy of fine arts.
The university has a strong international orientation and is active in the European Higher Education Area. It offers a broad portfolio of study programmes, including courses taught in foreign languages, and cooperates with partner institutions worldwide. As a member of the European University Alliance EUPeace, it contributes to joint initiatives in teaching, research, and institutional development.
The University of Mostar provides education in engineering, the social sciences, humanities, biomedical sciences, and the arts. Its academic profile combines technical disciplines with fields such as economics, law, political science, communication, medicine, and fine arts.
With extensive experience in international cooperation, including Erasmus+ and other European programmes, the university is committed to strengthening the link between research and teaching. Through its focus on quality education, learning outcomes, and international collaboration, it aims to further integrate into European and global academic networks.
University of Sarajevo
The University of Sarajevo (UNSA), founded in 1949, is the largest public university in Bosnia and Herzegovina, serving approximately 22,000 students across a broad range of disciplines. With numerous faculties, academies, institutes, and research centres, the university offers extensive academic and research opportunities and maintains a strong commitment to modern, internationally oriented higher education.
International cooperation is a central priority for UNSA. The university participates actively in European and global academic networks and has extensive experience in EU-funded programmes, including Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, Tempus, and COST. Through its engagement in international projects and mobility programmes, UNSA contributes to academic exchange, curriculum development, and institutional modernisation.
UNSA is also strongly engaged in research and innovation and plays an active role in the European University Alliance EUPeace, which promotes collaboration around peace, justice, and inclusive societies. Through its focus on internationalisation, research excellence, and social responsibility, the university continues to strengthen its role as a leading higher education institution in the region.
