NEWS Registration is now open for EC2U Lifelong Learning courses for the 2026/2027 academic year! Open to students, Associated Partners and the wider EC2U community, these courses offer an opportunity to learn across disciplines, connect with participants from different European universities and discover new perspectives. Explore the course offer and register by 18 September to take part in this year’s Lifelong Learning opportunities!
The European Campus of City-Universities Alliance offers several Lifelong Learning courses for the 2026/2027 academic year. These courses - online and in person - are characterised by their cross-disciplinary approach and international dimension, engaging students from EC2U partner universities.
From September 2026, this opportunity is not just for EC2U students but is open to Associated Partners and to the wider EC2U community. Registration for the academic year 2026/2027 is now open:
Apply by 18 September!
The Lifelong Learning offer is focused on helping to develop the soft and transversal skills required by the labor market and essential for navigating changes in today’s society. This collection is the result of the work carried out by the EC2U WP8 Lifelong Learning Subgroup, which mapped the courses available at each EC2U university.
Among the offerings are courses on digital literacy, Artificial Intelligence, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are at the core of the UN global strategy, fostering “a better and more sustainable future”. Specifically, the Lifelong Learning selection focuses on topics that inspired the Alliance, such as Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3), Quality Education (SDG 4), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11), and Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (SDG 16).
This represents a valuable opportunity to broaden knowledge, raise awareness, and foster a deeper understanding of global issues and challenges, while developing the skills needed to contribute to sustainable progress.
Courses for EC2U students
You can find the courses available for the 2026-2027 academic year via link below:
Courses for students 2026-2027
Courses will be held in English (unless otherwise specified), available both online (live and on-demand) and in person.
EC2U students can attend courses offered by the other EC2U partner universities as extra-curricular activities or, when delivered in person, these courses can be included in the Erasmus+ Learning Agreement or attended during a mobility period at the partner university offering them.
Courses offered by the student’s own university, on the other hand, can be attended by following the procedures established internally by their home institution
Students may use this registration process to enroll in courses offered by other universities within the Alliance. To enroll in courses offered by their home university, however, they shouldn’t use this application, but they should follow the home university’s internal procedures.
Course workloads and credits (up to a maximum of 10 ECTS) can vary. Depending on the internal regulations of each university, courses are offered either for free or with a small fee.
Courses for externals (non-students or staff at Umeå University)
You can find the courses available for the 2026-2027 academic year via the link below:
Courses for externals 2026-27
Courses will be held in English (unless otherwise specified) available online.
Course workloads and credits (up to a maximum of 10 ECTS) can vary. Depending on the internal regulations of each university, courses are offered either for free or with a small fee:
F.Schiller University (Jena): 1 course, for free
University of Pavia: 6 courses, 116€ enrollment fee +45€ for each CFU check here the fee regulation
University of Coimbra: 12 courses, check the available courses at this link
Applications are open until 18 September 2026. Visit the link below for the application form and further details on the process, tailored to your specific situation.
Lifelong Learning Courses
If you have any questions, please contact: llc.ec2u@unipv.it