This asynchronous self-study course is aimed at students of all semesters and introduces nine key topics in academic work. The course is open from January to June 2026, and enrolment is possible until 31 May 2026.

The new courses allow employees to flexibly and purposefully develop the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for personal and professional growth in an international atmosphere. Applications are open until 20 June 2026. 

The online course is aimed at young researchers. Learn key skills for starting your career after completing your doctorate. The next course runs from 18 May to 18 September 2026. Enrolment is open until 16 May 2026.

Bachelor's and Master's students are offered the opportunity to complete a (research) internship at all partner universities and gain international professional experience. Please note the individual application deadlines. 

Funding is available for short- to medium-term research stays for scientists at all career stages (R1–R4) – from doctoral candidates to professors. The call for applications is open until 1 November 2026 at the latest. 

EDUC promotes establishing and deepening cooperation between teachers and researchers at the eight partner universities by providing financial support for short-term stays by (young) scientists at EDUC universities.

Learn foreign languages or about intercultural communication with EDUC. Take a look at the current range of language courses and language cafés here.

Take courses all over Europe – from the comfort of your own home! You can apply for exciting online courses at our partner universities.

Nearly seven years ago, six European universities came together to launch the European Digital UniverCity (EDUC) — a university alliance led by the University of Potsdam with an ambitious goal: to bring students, scholars, and staff across partner institutions into a shared academic community. Building on years of established collaboration in teaching and research, the alliance set out to take that cooperation to a new level.

The linguist Dr Marta Lupica Spagnolo has been conducting research into multilingualism for many years and regularly encourages students in her courses to take a closer look at everyday life. In the 2025/26 winter semester, she offered a seminar on linguistic landscapes for the second time, in which students from Potsdam, Brno and Cagliari worked together to trace linguistic patterns.

Since 2025, Carolina Girones has been actively involved in the University Alliance as one of two student representatives from the University of Potsdam and as Vice-President of the EDUC Student Board. Matthias Zimmermann spoke to her about networking with other university alliances, the importance of EDUC and her responsibilities as a student representative.

From Drammen to Potsdam – How EDUC makes university members mobile

The travel diary of the 4th International Course ‘Archaeology and Cultures of the Ancient Mediterranean’ provides insights into the daily experiences of the Potsdam students. Their participation in the research trip was made possible by the EDUC University Alliance and Erasmus+ participation grants.

International exchange of experience between universities on sustainability goals, projects and challenges

Olga Turek, a student at the University of Cagliari, talks about her EDUC experience.

In the EDUC Think Lab, students develop digital tools for the European University Alliance.