The University Network of the European Capitals of Culture(UNeECC), an international non-profit association, was founded upon the initiative of the University of Pécs in Pécs, Hungary in December 2006 by 15 founding members. UNeECC invites memberships in three different categories: * Full Membership: universities from cities of the European Capitals of Culture * Associate Membership: universities from applicant cities * Supportive Membership: all others, including cities and cultural organizations with parallel interests The Secretariat of UNEECC is at the University of Pécs in Hungary.