BALTECH was initiated in May 1997 by the Rectors of the seven universities listed below:
PRIORITY AREAS
Scientific and educational co-operation mainly within:
BALTECH is the network for information exchange and is ready to support the initiation of joint research projects.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES
The major BALTECH activities cover education, master programs, conferences, mobility of teachers and students, scholarships, initiation of education and scientific projects, exchange of information among administrative and academic staff and the BALTECH Student Union. The BALTECH statutes stipulate and emphasis the importance of the member universities, to take an active part in shaping society through higher education, research and development for the benefit of the region as such. BALTECH alike other networks strongly supports student activities.