EURECA-PRO Introductory Lecture - Winter Semester 2026
Online | 19.10.2026 - 31.01.2027
TU Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany
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Three perspectives. One introduction to EURECA-PRO. An official 3 ECTS microcredential.
Discover the ideas, values and opportunities that connect the EURECA-PRO European University Alliance. This flexible online programme consists of three parts exploring the foundations of the alliance, European culture and values, and research and innovation for a sustainable future.
Complete all three parts and pass the assessment for each to earn an official microcredential worth 3 ECTS:
Part 1
Foundations
Get to know EURECA-PRO and the purpose of European University Alliances. Explore the Sustainable Development Goals, with a focus on responsible consumption and production, and consider how inclusion, intercultural collaboration and universities contribute to a sustainable future.
Part 2
European Culture, Values and Heritage
Explore the history and diversity of European culture, the values that shape European cooperation, and the role of heritage and collective memory. Reflect on how ethics, citizenship and sustainability connect to decisions in science, technology and everyday life.
Part 3
Research and Innovation
Discover EURECA-PRO’s research Flagships and its approach to innovation and entrepreneurship. Explore how ideas from different disciplines can address challenges in resources, materials, energy and societal transitions. The final assessment takes place at the end of this part.
Key details
Format: Online and self-paced
Language: English
Structure: Three parts
Workload: 75 hours in total (comprising approximately 25 hours per each part). The final assessment is pass/fail
Recognition: Official 3 ECTS microcredential upon successful completion
Who can join: Students, staff and external learners
Registration: continuous enrolment
Course duration: 19.10.2026 – 31.01.2027
Ready to begin?
Join the EURECA-PRO Introductory Lecture, explore all three parts at your own pace, and work towards your official 3 ECTS microcredential.
Your pathway to 3 ECTS
Register for the Introductory Lecture.
Complete the lessons and required activities in all three parts.
Pass the final online assessment at the end of Part 3.
Receive your official 3 ECTS microcredential.
Students who wish to count the credits towards their degree should check the recognition procedure with their home university.
Your gateway to the European University Passport
The Introductory Lecture is part of the EURECA-PRO European University Passport and provides a shared starting point for engaging with EURECA-PRO. Through its three parts, learners become familiar with the alliance’s mission, its European context, and the sustainability challenges that connect its education and research.
Successful completion contributes to the EURECA-PRO European University Passport.
