Mobility Opportunities for Students

UNIC offers a wide variety of student mobility opportunities in different formats and durations. Some mobility options are also eligible for Erasmus funding. For more information, please contact the mobility team at your home institution (not the host university) using the details below.
Below, discover the opportunities offered by UNIC and contact your local UNIC office for further details and funding information through:

UNIC PartnerContact Details
Erasmus University of Rotterdam unic@eur.nl
University of Oulu unic@oulu.fi
University College Cork unic@ucc.ie
Koç University unic@ku.edu.tr
University of Zagreb unic@unizg.hr
University of Liège unic@uliege.be
University of Deusto unic.ud@deusto.es
University of Lodz unic@uni.lodz.pl
Ruhr University Bochum unicteam@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Malmö University unic@mau.se

Mobility offers within UNIC

Student Exchange

UNIC enables students to complete one or two semesters at another UNIC university. Mobility takes place either through regular Erasmus agreements or via the UNIC Multilateral agreement. To explore exchange opportunities, course offerings, application requirements, and deadlines, please visit the exchange page of your host and home universities below:


Erasmus University Rotterdam 

Ruhr University Bochum 

University of Deusto 

University College Cork 

Koç University  

University of Liège

University of Oulu 

University of Zagreb

University of Lodz 

Malmö University

UNIC Internships

Internships are usually short‑term work placements, typically lasting from a few weeks to several months, that provide students or recent graduates with practical experience in a professional setting. They offer opportunities to apply academic or theoretical knowledge in real‑world contexts, develop industry‑relevant skills, and explore potential career directions. Many internships also include mentorship and support from experienced professionals.


You can check the current internship announcements and/or contact your local UNIC team to inquire about tailored internship opportunities that fit your interests and focus areas. Once you have secured an internship placement, you can apply for Erasmus+ internship funding through your local International Office.


For guidance throughout the process, consult the UNIC Internship Guidelines for Students.




Research Stays and Theses

The UNIC network offers numerous opportunities for students to gain international research experience during their studies. In particular, the close cooperation with UNIC cities provides a wide range of possibilities for connecting final theses to topics and challenges faced by post‑industrial cities.


UNIC teams are available to support you by helping to establish contacts with partner universities and UNIC cities. Longer research stays may also be combined with internships where appropriate, and can be supported through Erasmus+ funding. Internships linked to research can have either a research‑focused or practical focus, depending on your needs.

Virtual Exchanges

A virtual exchange is an online learning and collaboration format that connects students from different countries or institutions through structured digital activities, discussions, or joint projects. It is guided by educators and designed to build intercultural understanding and practical skills without requiring physical mobility.


Virtual exchanges allow students to gain international experience in a flexible and accessible way. They help students improve teamwork and communication skills, work with peers from diverse backgrounds, broaden their perspective, and enhance their academic or professional profile—all without the time or financial commitments of travelling abroad.


To find out more about current virtual exchange opportunities, please contact your faculty and/or your local UNIC office. You are also encouraged to ask your teachers to initiate new Virtual exchange collaborations with UNIC partners.



UNIC Open Online Courses

If you are enrolled at one of the UNIC universities, you are eligible to participate in the UNIC Open Online Courses (OOC) – a wide variety of courses from various subject areas, predominantly taught in English and offered fully online. All courses can be ECTS accredited. Before enrollng, please check with your local academic advisor to see if you can make a certain course count towards your degree.

The full catalogue is available through the UNIC Virtual Campus.


To enrol in a course, you must first register on the UNIC Virtual Campus. If you have any questions, please get in contact with your local UNIC office.

Physical and Blended Mobility

Short-term Mobility

Short‑term mobility refers to in‑person international experiences—such as courses—lasting up to 30 days. Opportunities may include Erasmus Blended Intensive Programmes (combining virtual and physical mobility), as well as summer, autumn, spring, or winter schools, short courses, or participation in academic events. These formats allow students to gain meaningful international experience without committing to a longer period abroad.



Erasmus Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs)

Erasmus Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short, focused courses that combine a brief period of in‑person study abroad with a collaborative virtual learning phase. Students complete part of the coursework online and then travel for a 5–30‑day mobility to a UNIC partner university.


BIPs offer international experience without requiring a long stay abroad, and the virtual component makes participation more flexible and accessible. They also allow students to work closely with peers from different countries, gain intercultural and interdisciplinary insights, and benefit from Erasmus+ funding, which helps reduce financial barriers.


To find out about upcoming BIPs, please consult your local UNIC team and check the UNIC events page.



Joint Programmes

Joint and Double Degrees give students the opportunity to study at two or more different universities during their studies. In addition to an exchange semester, in joint and double degrees you will receive official degrees from two or more universities.



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PhD Mobility

UNIC offers PhD students valuable opportunities to gain international experience through research mobility and academic cooperation. The UNIC universities provide a variety of local funding mechanisms—sometimes for both incoming and outgoing mobility—to support doctoral students in expanding their research networks and perspectives.


You can find an overview of available incoming and outgoing PhD mobility opportunities within UNIC here.



Recognition of UNIC opportunities

UNIC’s aim is to provide students from all ten partner universities with opportunities to engage in virtual, blended, and physical mobility, to participate in international learning with other UNIC universities. To support students’ study progress, it is essential that UNIC activities are integrated into regular curricula and that ECTS credits earned through these opportunities can be recognised as part of their degree programmes.


A detailed overview of recognition practices is available here (under construction)



Inclusive Mobility

UNIC works collectively to develop comprehensive mobility programs that meet the diverse needs of all participants. Our mission is to empower all students and staff—particularly those with disabilities—by providing robust support systems before, during, and after their mobility experiences.


Through shared resources, best practices, and peer connections across the alliance, UNIC is committed to transforming the landscape of higher education mobility, ensuring that every student and staff have the opportunity to engage, learn, and thrive in an inclusive environment.


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