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Why study
at the ELGU?

The ELGU is not just a university — it is a launchpad for people who want to understand systems, solve real problems, and contribute to public life.

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An academic institution of the
European Public Law Organization

Your Path to Law, Policy, and Public Life

Choosing where to study is choosing the kind of future you want. ELGU is built for students who want to understand how the world works — and who want to play a role in shaping it.

You can study across multiple European campuses, join an international community, and build the skills needed for careers in:

  • EU institutions and agencies
  • Ministries and public authorities
  • International organisations (UN, Council of Europe, OSCE)
  • NGOs and civil society
  • Think tanks and research centres
  • Law firms, regulatory bodies, and companies working in compliance, ethics, and public policy

The EPLO/ELGU is a Recognized
Higher Education Institution (HEI)

  • Headquartered in Rome, Italy the EPLO/ELGU titles of study are officially recognized as equivalent to those offered by the Italian Universities (GU serie Generale, n. 96 del 24-04-2023).
  • Holder of the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education Institutions (ECHE), awarded by the EU.
  • Accredited as an international HEI based in Italy by ENIC-NARIC. Listed in Italy’s ARDI database (Automatic Recognition database) under the International Qualifications.
  • Registered in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) developed by the International Association of Universities in collaboration with UNESCO.
  • GEORGIA, GREECE, PORTUGAL: According to national law, EPLO/ELGU degrees are considered equivalent to those issued by national universities.
  • WORLD: The degree programs offered by the ELGU are acknowledged by the network of universities that have signed agreements with the ELGU.

  • EPLO/ELGU is an official member of “The Open Council of Europe Academic Networks” (OCEAN): OCEAN unites universities and research institutions from the Council of Europe´s 46 member states around the shared goal of human rights, democracy and the rule of law.

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A message to prospective students

Europe is more than open borders, free movement, shared institutions, and a balanced decision‑making process. These elements serve a greater purpose: to uphold peace, democracy, tolerance, fundamental rights, the rule of law, and the rich heritage of Western civilization and the arts.

Today, Europe is navigating its most challenging period since its formation. Yet we remain confident that these challenges can and will be overcome. To achieve this, we must provide robust education on Europe’s values, ideals, and institutional mechanisms.

At the European Law and Governance University, our mission is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of European affairs and integration. We offer a flexible, interdisciplinary, and comparative approach to European studies, tailored to the needs of each student.

Join us at ELGU and become part of a new generation of leaders shaping the future of Europe.

Professor L.M. Díez-Picazo

Dean of ELGU

AN AGENCY OF THE EPLO

A University backed by an international organization.

The ELGU is the only university founded and operated by an international organization. Learn from practitioners, scholars, and experts who shape public life.

About the EPLO
THE EPLO website
1995 Founding of the EPLO in Athens
21 Institutes across law and governance
14 Member states
& 81 Universities within the Board
Permanent
Observer at the UN General Assembly
About the EPLO
THE EPLO website