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Who We Are

The European Law and Governance University (ELGU) is an international higher education institution dedicated to the study of law, governance, and public administration. As the academic arm of the European Public Law Organization (EPLO), ELGU is rooted in EPLO’s core mission: advancing legal science, strengthening institutions, and promoting democratic governance worldwide.

We bring together students, scholars, and practitioners from Europe and beyond to explore how laws are made, how institutions function, and how governance evolves in a rapidly changing world.

Our Academic Foundation

ELGU is built on EPLO’s long-standing commitment to scientific excellence. Our programs combine rigorous academic research, comparative legal analysis, and interdisciplinary study across law, governance, economics, technology, and public policy.

Our Values

Academic Excellence — rigorous, research-driven education grounded in legal science.
Interdisciplinary Thinking — integrating law, governance, economics, technology, and policy.
Public Purpose — educating individuals who strengthen democratic institutions and uphold the rule of law.
Global Perspective — learning across borders and engaging with international challenges.
Integrity & Leadership — fostering ethical conviction, critical thinking, and responsible leadership.

Supported by Europe’s Leading Thinkers

ELGU was conceived with the guidance of distinguished European leaders, including former prime ministers, ministers, judges, and senior academics who have shaped public law and governance at the highest levels.

Figures such as Professor Giuliano Amato, former Prime Minister of Italy and member of the EPLO Board of Directors, played a foundational role in the School’s creation. The “Group of Rome,” composed of eminent scholars and practitioners, contributed to the School’s intellectual design and strategic direction.

The school was launched in 2016 at the Quirinale Palace of Italy, attended by H.E. The President of the Republic of Italy Mr. Sergio Mattarella.

"When the European Union already appeared both indispensable and deeply unsatisfactory, some of us thought that the improvement of its performance needs new energies and new skills that only the young generations can offer. The School was conceived and built upon this underpinning. Wherever our students intend to work – in Member or neighboring States of the Union, in institutions and other International Organizations- being trained in our School offers them the ideal background. The courses they attend, the network of connected universities and the seminars with European leaders and decision makers are by themselves an excellent support to their future careers and an urgently needed promise for our European life of tomorrow. Preparing for that life is what they and their professors do in this University."

Prof. Giuliano Amato
Former PM of the Republic of Italy, Judge

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Our Symbol

The ELGU emblem is inspired by a six-winged seraphim mosaic uncovered in Hagia Sophia — a crossroads of civilizations. Surrounding it is an ancient Spartan phrase meaning: “We shall become much better than you.” .” A promise from one generation to the next and a commitment to progress, excellence, and continuous learning.

Together, these elements express our mission: progress, excellence, and the education of individuals who strengthen institutions and advance good governance.

The European Law and Governance University

Who We Are

Our Academic Foundation

Our Values

Supported by Europe’s Leading Thinkers

Our Symbol

A University backed by an international organization.