EULER (short form, long form: The Euler-Franeker Memorial University) is a Dutch institution of higher learning functioning as as a non-profit foundation in partnership with EUCLID (Euclid University), an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with a university charter. EULER holds a full university charter within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and institutional accreditation by the approved national agency AAC, which allows it to confer both EUCLID and EULER degrees under national and international law.
EULER (short form, long form: The Euler-Franeker Memorial University) is a Dutch institution of higher learning functioning as a non-profit foundation in partnership with EUCLID (Euclid University), an intergovernmental treaty-based organization with a university charter. EULER holds a full university charter within the Kingdom of the Netherlands and institutional accreditation by the approved national agency AAC. EULER graduates are eligible for dual degree conferral by EUCLID (Euclid University), which has recognized status in the UN system.
Thanks to this strategic history and relationship, EULER is able to take full advantage of EUCLID’s infrastructure and institutional recognition while maintaining its unique characteristics and vision as a member of the UNIVERSITIES Netherlands (universies.nl) network.
At the Crossroads of Tradition and Modernity
EULER’s government-approved charter as a “Memorial” university is to continue and revive the tradition of scientific rigor, disputation (formal debate), and socio-spiritual engagement of Europe’s great universities, notably that of the original Franeker University, which delivered extraordinary international education between 1585 and 1811. EULER benefits from the financial, technological, and academic support of an intergovernmental organization to resume and engage a great tradition of global academic excellence.
Our History
We are proud to be part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands as, indeed, our roots go deep in history, all the way to the Netherlands in the 1500s, 1585 to be exact, the year of the establishment of the University of Franeker. This remarkable university continued in its original form until it was disbanded by the French Emperor Napoleon in 1811 and eventually ceased operations, even its Athenaeum form in 1843. However, the ‘ashes of Franeker’ remained smoldering as its enduring vision to harmonize science, philosophy, research, and theology remained increasingly relevant. One hundred and eighty years later, the flame was reignited by means of a memorial university charter approved by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sports (Willemstad, Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands). The charter granted to the Euler-Franeker Memorial University (Foundation) the legal right to revive the legacy and vision of this remarkable Dutch institution while also commemorating, for the first time in a university name, the profound legacy of Leonard Euler (of "Euler identity fame") and his son Johann.
EULER’s programs are fully online, requiring no visa for participation, allowing students worldwide to study flexibly from their home countries. However, for those wishing to attend optional in-person seminars, sessions, or convocations in Willemstad (Curaçao), or Amsterdam (mainland Netherlands), a visa may be required depending on your nationality and the host country’s regulations. Please check with our Offices or the nearest Dutch embassy for visa requirements before planning travel.
EULER strives to be an exceptionally affordable institution and yet understand the challenge of paying for the necessary investment in one’s higher education.
EULER is not in a position to refer applicants to external sources of fund but will issue official Letter of Admissibility which can be used to secure funding from banks and other sources of funding.
The following EULER scholarship are currently available. Please inquire from the Admissions Office for additional information on qualifications and procedures.
Discover the unparalleled opportunity to study at EULER (the Euler-Franeker Memorial University), where flexibility and affordability meet academic excellence. As a fully online institution, EULER offers asynchronous programs with flexible timelines, allowing you to earn a master’s degree in as little as 14 months or a PhD in 3.7-7 years, all at a sliding tuition scale tailored to your financial context, ensuring minimal student debt. Rooted in the prestigious Dutch academic tradition and chartered in the Kingdom of the Netherlands, EULER partners with EUCLID, an intergovernmental university under United Nations Treaty Series, offering unique dual-degree options for master’s and PhD programs, enhancing global recognition. EULER fully integrates artificial intelligence into its innovative curriculum and teaching methods, leveraging cutting-edge technology to personalize learning and prepare students for a dynamic global landscape. Guided by a world-class faculty, including professors affiliated with top institutions like Yale and Oxford, EULER delivers rigorous, engaging education through face-to-face Zoom interactions and a proprietary LMS platform, empowering you to excel in fields like global health, diplomacy, and sustainable development. Join EULER to bridge tradition and innovation for a transformative academic journey.
EULER, the Euler-Franeker Memorial University, hold institutional and programmatic accreditation from AAC (the properly recognized national accreditation agency attached to EULER's charter). EULER's program are approved and accredited by the intergovernmental university EUCLID (Euclid University) and qualify for dual degree issuance.
