Welcome to edcom

Edcom is the first European Institute for Education in Commercial Communications that brings academics, students and the industry together to support a rapidly changing sector. We foster excellence in education and research and promote exchanges between the commercial communications sector and academic partners. We facilitate cross-border education and employment, advancing international exchange of students and qualified and specialised teaching staff.

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The Institute was founded by the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) together with the founding academic partners in 2007. To date, it counts 46 European academic members from 16 different countries. From public universities to private institutes, the edcom members offer a wide range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, including Communications, Media, Digital Marketing, and much more.

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Second Edition of the “Will I Stay or Will I Go” Talent Survey Launches on Edcom

April 1, 2026

Edcom is excited to announce the launch of the second edition of the Will I Stay or Will I Go Talent Survey. This important project delves into the perspectives of both graduates and recruiters at a pivotal moment: when new talent transitions from education into the professional world.

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Team “Heinz Doesn’t Judge – The Oven” from Thomas More University of Applied Sciences, Belgium, Wins the 2025–26 Ad Venture Student Competition organised in partnership with Kraft Heinz

March 26, 2026

Lisbon, 26 March 2026 The European Institute for Commercial Communications Education (edcom) and the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) are delighted to announce that Team “Heinz Doesn’t Judge –

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The Top 3 Finalists for the Ad Venture competition have been announced!

March 10, 2026

The European Institute for Commercial Communications Education (edcom) and the European Association of Communications Agencies (EACA) are excited to announce the top three finalists of the 18th annual advertising student competition, Ad Venture, in collaboration with Kraft Heinz.

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