A founding initiativeBerlin, October 2026 New Delhi, January 2027

About IECE

Built on
shared purpose.

An independent, member-led community advancing practical and responsible cooperation in education between India and Europe.

Our mission

Practical cooperation.
Meaningful opportunity.

We bring together educational institutions, employers, researchers and professional communities. Through shared knowledge and joint work, we improve educational opportunity, institutional capability and mutual understanding.

Our vision

A trusted community.
A lasting impact.

A membership community where Indian and European partners identify shared priorities, develop credible projects and show real benefits for learners, educators, institutions and society.

Explore our founding charter

Our principles

What guides
our work.

Cooperation works when the principles behind it are shared, understood and put into practice.

01

Reciprocity

Meaningful participation and benefit on both sides.

02

Academic integrity

Respect for evidence, institutional autonomy, academic freedom and accurate qualification information.

03

Access and inclusion

Fair, transparent and accessible participation.

04

Independence

No outside supporter controls our membership, governance, publications or academic decisions.

05

Accountability

Decisions, responsibilities and outcomes are documented and open to review.

06

Respect

Dignity for every participant, free from harassment and retaliation.

07

Responsible cooperation

Participant welfare, privacy and local requirements come first.

How we are governed

Led by members.
Built for both sides.

Read about our governance

General Assembly & Board

Full Members elect the Board and have a voice in the Chamber’s governance.

India & Europe advisory councils

Regional councils and thematic working groups advise the Board and support member engagement.

Independent, with a proposed Berlin seat

The Chamber is being established as a non-distributing membership association. Activity in India is through verified partner organisations.

Shape what comes next

Become a founding member.

Help shape the Chamber’s first priorities, advisory councils and launch programme.

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