About the UEFA Academy

Building on the professional excellence UEFA has developed throughout its history and the learning initiatives created over the last decade, the UEFA Academy seeks to inspire the education of individuals and organisations to continuously elevate the game of football.

HOW WE SHAPE THE FUTURE

Since we, at the UEFA Academy, believe that real progress can only come from lifelong learning, we make sure that all football professionals can find a suitable way to develop at any stage of their careers. This is achieved by:

Anticipating and addressing learning needs in the European football sector
Working in close cooperation with leading professional and academic experts;
Constantly assessing and adapting our activities through innovation in the learning formats, methodologies and content;
Offering expertise in football executive education to support individuals and organisations in their development plans.

CONTACT US

Email academy@uefa.ch

THE UEFA ACADEMY IN NUMBERS

More than 3,800 Graduates

87 Learning Initiatives Each Year Spread Over 203 Days

Graduates From Over 170 Nationalities

60 countries visited by our programmes

2,000 documents available on our online platform

1 unique network

WITH THE UEFA ACADEMY, YOU CAN
EXPECT TO

Develop your knowledge and skills through recognised learning initiatives led by UEFA that bring in the best professionals in the game supported by forward-thinking academics;
Be connected to UEFA through learning initiatives that will empower you to drive both your thinking and career forward;
Be part of a supportive community of peers and professionals who recognise your hard work and achievements throughout your learning journey and career.

Join the UEFA Academy
Alumni Network

The UEFA Academy’s alumni community comprises over 3,800 graduates from our various programmes.

A seven-member board manages the community and oversees its activities, promoting exchanges and information sharing between alumni.

All graduates of the UEFA Academy are offered additional services and benefits:

Membership of the UEFA Academy Alumni LinkedIn group
Access to over 2,000 documents via UEFA Academy Online
Access to the UEFA Academy alumni directory
Invitations to webinars, events and more!