Magna Charta Universitatum

Magna Charta Universitatum
Ratified18 September 1988
LocationEngrossed copy: University of Bologna
Signatories975 universities (as of 2024)
Purposereference for fundamental values and principles of universities, in particular including institutional autonomy and academic freedom

The Magna Charta Universitatum (Great Charter of Universities) is a two-page document produced by the University of Bologna and the European Rectors' Conference (now called the European University Association) in 1988 in Bologna, Italy. It identifies key principles that are asserted to be essential for the operation of universities, including academic freedom and institutional autonomy.[1] Initially signed by the rectors of 388 higher education institutions, the number of signatories has subsequently grown to about 1000, with the aim to recognize and celebrate university traditions and to encourage cooperation among European universities.[2] The document is intended to serve as a universal inspiration and is as such open to universities throughout the world and not only those located in Europe.[2]

  1. ^ Lee Adendorff (30 September 2021). "Is the Magna Charta Universitatum still relevant?". University World News. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Read the Magna Charta Universitatum". Observatory Magna Charta Universitum. Retrieved 17 August 2019.

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