European integration studies Associations from the member-States founded the European Community Studies Association in 1987.

ECSA's vocation is:

1. to promote teaching and university research on European integration;

2. to develop co-operation among its Members and, through them, the widest possible co-operation between universities throughout the world;

3. to manage transnational programmes of research and technical assistance, organise conferences and stimulate networks of academic co-operation, make available its expertise in relation to curricula and programmes and carry out studies in the area of European integration;

4. disseminate information on university activities relating to teaching and research on European integration through publications and by establishing, managing and contributing to an interactive communication network on the internet.

ECSA MEMBERSHIP

ECSA is made up of the national associations for the study of the European Community in the member states and outside Europe, representing more than 5,000 professors and researchers.