Opportunities for Students
RUN-EU offers a wide range of international learning opportunities across our partner universities in Europe. Whether you want to spend a semester abroad, join a short learning programme, complete an internship or collaborate virtually with students from other countries, there are many ways to gain international experience within the RUN-EU alliance.
Short Learning Opportunities
Your first step towards an international experience.
Join a Short Learning Opportunity with students from across the RUN-EU alliance. These programmes combine academic learning, cultural exchange and collaboration in presential, blended or virtual formats.
Long-term Exchange
Spend a semester or even a full academic year at another RUN-EU partner university and earn credits that count towards your degree while experiencing a new academic and cultural environment.
Contact the International Office of your home institution to find out more.
Internships
Gain practical international experience through internships or research assignments offered within the RUN-EU network.
The opportunities within the RUN-EU Internship Catalogue allow you to apply your knowledge in a real-world context and build valuable professional connections.
RUN-EU Journey
This innovative mobility pathway allows you to study at one or more partner universities while staying within the structure of your programme.
Currently, the RUN-EU Journey is available to students at HAMK or NHL Stenden who are enrolled in the International Business Bachelor’s programmes. Please get in touch with your International Office for more information.
More Journeys are coming soon.
Double Degree Programmes
Double your personal career opportunities and international network with a Double Degree Programme.
You complete a study period abroad and simultaneously obtain a degree from two universities.
Students’ week
If you are a member of RUN-EU Student Council dedicated mobility programmes are available to you for example the students week or student council summit.
Read about student events in our News section.
Funding and Support
Studying abroad is an investment in your future, and we want to make it possible for everyone!
All RUN-EU mobility opportunities that include a physical stay abroad are supported by funding schemes.
Depending on the distance between your home and host institution as well as the type of mobility, the available funding amounts may vary. The following support is available:
- Daily rate for accommodation and subsistence
- Travel allowance
- Green travel top-up for using sustainable transport
- Fewer opportunities top-up for students with special needs
Get information about the exact amount of funding available for your mobility from the International Office in your home institution.
Depending on your home and host institutions processes you might receive
- Support with administrative procedures
- Language training, if offered by the university
- Meetings with previous participants of the trip to the given institution
- Assistance with securing accommodation (contact details for the relevant person at the host institution)
- Information service related to the visa process (for students from third countries)
- guidance for students with limited opportunities
Bye-bye money stress – hello adventure!
Why Participate?
Get a glimpse of the benefits of your stay abroad
- Develop future-relevant skills
- Enhance your career prospects
- Build an international network
- Improve language and intercultural competencies
- Discover new cultures and perspectives
- Enrich your student life
How it works
Step 1
Explore the opportunities
within RUN-EU.
Step 2
Contact the International Office
of your home institution
to find out more.
Step 3
Apply for the programme
that fits your studies.
FAQ
While many students would like to participate together with their friends, it cannot always be guaranteed that friends applying for the same programme will all be selected. Selection usually depends on factors such as motivation, academic background, and available places.
But don’t be discouraged if your friend isn’t selected. Even if you travel on your own, you will quickly connect with other students participating in the same programme and make new friends along the way.
The programmes are generally free of charge. However, costs for travelling as well as accommodation abroad will occur. For these costs, you can apply for funding. Please contact the International Office of your home institution to find out more details about the funding available to you.
Many of the offered learning opportunities do award ECTS credits. Generally, you have to clarify with your degree programme in your home university if the ECTS credits gained from a RUN-EU learning opportunity can be recognized to count towards your degree or if they will be counted as extra-curricular.
If you are selected for a RUN-EU learning opportunity and it entails a physical mobility and you would miss lectures or exams in your home institution you should get in contact with the respective teacher or the administration directly to clarify your absence.
Students are generally responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation during their mobility. In some cases, home institutions may organise group travel or provide recommendations, so it is best to contact your International Office for guidance. We also encourage students to consider sustainable travel options, such as train or bus, and consult the RUN-EU Sustainable Mobility Guide for tips on planning a greener journey.