LEARN & CONNECT TO MAKE AN IMPACT

What it’s all about

At ECIU University, learners, teachers, and communities work together to make a difference. Using the novel challenge-based learning model, we offer students diverse opportunities:

Challenges

Work with like-minded peers, businesses, and communities to provide novel solutions to real-life problems.

International Events

Connect with fellow students worldwide by participating in community-building events.

Micro-Modules

Deepen your knowledge, gain new skills, and challenge your way of thinking with a vast selection of courses.

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Develop New Skills

Study, experiment, and grow on a challenge-based, self-customized learning path. Deepen your knowledge, gain credentials from 13 European universities, and tailor your skills to the labor market needs of tomorrow.

Gain International Experience

Study at different European universities in a way that works for you – be it a semester abroad, a short trip, or an online course.

Connect for Life

Collaborate with fellow students, companies, businesses, and communities from all over Europe to make a difference. Grow your network of connections in private, public, and non-profit sectors – and work together for a shared goal.

Be a Change-Maker

Get a unique possibility to contribute to societal change by participating in innovative projects and discovering game-changing solutions to real-life problems.

Earn ECIU University micro-credentials

Manage your ECIU University learning records: receive, store and showcase tamper-proof ECIU University micro-credentials, issued in accordance with European standards and e-sealed by ECIU. Confirm your achievements – and support your career aspirations
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Learning Spotlight

For these students, joining ECIU University was a game-changer. Here are their stories.
João Pedro Santos
‘It’s not just about connecting with people, it’s about learning more about real-world problems. I wouldn’t change this experience for the world.’

João Pedro Santos

University of Aveiro

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Ivona Glišić
‘I gained practical knowledge, talked to experts, and met a lot of great people. That’s also how I got my current job offer – skills acquired while solving the challenge helped a lot.’

Ivona Glišić

University of Twente

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Join the ECIU University Teacher Hub

The ECIU University Teacher Hub is a digital community aimed at bringing teachers together, providing them with a space to grow, connect and collaborate as part of the ECIU University community.
  • Access expert guidance on challenge-based teaching and learning
  • Learn how to start developing ECIU University challenges and micro-modules
  • Get invited to events and workshops and explore networking opportunities
  • Exchange best practices with the teachers from 14 universities
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BeeCause We Care: ECIU University learners and Intelligent Hives work together to save the bees
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September 10, 2024

BeeCause We Care: ECIU University learners and Intelligent Hives work together to save the bees

What can we do to protect the bees? That was the question Polish tech company Intelligent Hives asked ECIU University learners. The challenge proved to be a unique experience for both them and the company...
Upskill and Make an Impact: Explore Over 70 New Opportunities at ECIU University
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September 4, 2024

Upskill and Make an Impact: Explore Over 70 New Opportunities at ECIU University

As the new academic year begins, ECIU University invites students to join its latest challenges and micro-modules. Discover over 70 learning opportunities currently open for application and get a unique chance to develop diverse skills...
ECIU University students meet at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona to make an impact
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July 15, 2024

ECIU University students meet at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona to make an impact

From July 1-5, students from seven ECIU University member institutions met in person in Barcelona for the final stages of the latest challenge and micro-module.
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