As the new academic year begins, ECIU University invites students to join its latest Challenges and micro-modules. Discover 60 learning opportunities currently open for application and get a unique chance to develop crucial skills for your career, connect with peers and businesses, and make an impact.

At ECIU University, we offer two kinds of learning opportunities – Challenges and micro-modules. For Challenges, you study and work with learners across Europe, international businesses, organisations, and communities to come up with possible solutions to real-life societal problems.

Micro-modules are short courses that help students develop new skills, fill knowledge gaps, and broaden perspectives on various subjects – from sustainability to teamwork.  

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NEW OPPORTUNITIES: FROM FIGHTING CORRUPTION TO WORKING WITH COCA-COLA

Currently, students from ECIU University members institutions can apply to 60 upcoming and recurring learning opportunities, with even more coming soon. Here are just a few examples:

• Hamburg University of Technology joins efforts with Schule Elfenwiese – a state school that supports kids with special needs. Participants will collaborate with the school’s pupils to help develop solutions that can improve their daily lives.
• Together with Coca-Cola, Kaunas University of Technology is introducing a Challenge with a focus on environmental and societal impact. Your goal will be to design a customer partnership project between Coca-Cola HBC Lithuania and a Lithuanian business client.
• Dublin City University takes on a mission to counter corruption – by helping learners develop skills that will help fight it, with insights from real policymakers, organisations and experts.

You can discover even more opportunities on our Engage platform. To get started, sign up at the engage.eciu.eu, browse the learning opportunities and apply to the ones that fit your goals.  

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WHAT’S IN THERE FOR ME?

ECIU University’s learning opportunities are more than just studying. As a student from a member institution, by participating in ECIU University, you’ll:

• Gain international experience: you’ll get to study at 12 universities in Europe through online courses or short mobility opportunities, in a format that suits you best;‍
• Upskill for the future: you’ll develop skills that can help you better understand the job market of tomorrow and meet its demands;  
• Build connections: you’ll work with students, companies, businesses, and communities from around Europe, growing your network in private, public, and non-profit sectors.
• Earn ECIU University micro-credentials: you’ll be able to support your career aspirations by receiving, storing, and showcasing e-sealed micro-credentials issued by European standards;
• ‍Make an impact: you’ll contribute to societal change by participating in innovative projects and seeking solutions to real problems.

For any benefits that may be specific to your university, please check with your university’s website or representative.

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WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING  

ECIU University Challenges and micro-modules are already changing how students across Europe learn and approach real-life problems – helping build a basis for their future and career.  

‘The skills that we learned during the Challenge are very future-proof,’ says Cathal McFarland, participant of Dublin City University’s EcoTech Challenge that recently won the Team Impact Award. ‘After applying them in a real-world situation, I've gained a lot of confidence.’

‘I encourage all young people to participate in at least one ECIU University Challenge’ adds Patricia Pinho who contributed to last year’s winning Challenge – Lifestyle Influence on Reproductive Health. ‘It’s a unique opportunity to contribute to real causes while meeting people from various parts of the world and with different backgrounds.’

‘Not only participating in Challenges lets you make a meaningful impact, it also helps you grow personally and professionally through collaboration and exposure to diverse perspectives.’

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JOIN NOW

Ready to discover everything ECIU University has to offer? We invite students from various study programmes to join in and bring their unique perspectives to the table. Check out the details and requirements here and get started!

If you have questions about ECIU University and its learning opportunities, reach out to us via this contact form or explore our FAQ section.  

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