Arqus joint programmes: studying, teaching and collaborating across borders
Arqus Joint Programmes are degree programmes jointly developed by two or more universities in the Alliance. They offer students the opportunity to enjoy an international academic experience by attending courses in different European countries and obtaining a joint or multiple degree recognised by all participating universities.
Arqus joint programmes are aimed at undergraduate and/or master's students and allow them to:
- study at at least two universities in the Alliance,
- obtain double or joint degrees,
- experience an international and interdisciplinary educational opportunity.
Active programmes:
A two-year interdisciplinary programme coordinated by the University of Leipzig, in collaboration with Granada, Vilnius and Padua. The programme offers a critical and comparative perspective on Europe’s political, social and economic processes. It includes periods of study at at least two partner universities, with the possibility of obtaining a joint degree.
Coordinated by the University of Granada, this programme trains professionals capable of addressing the challenges of cybersecurity in a global context. The curriculum combines technological, legal and strategic aspects, offering mobility between Granada, Padua, Minho and Vilnius. The programme awards a joint degree and integrates academic teaching with field practice.
Flexible pathway that allows students on the master's degree in Translation to complete part of their course at another Arqus university, obtaining a multiple degree. The universities involved, including Padua, share learning outcomes, compatible modules and mutual recognition of credits. The programme aims to strengthen linguistic and intercultural competences in a European context.
The Arqus Alliance offers specific training pathways for staff involved in the management of joint programmes.
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This training pathway provided practical tools for technical-administrative staff involved in the management of joint programmes. Participants analysed practical cases, explored administrative aspects in greater depth and shared good practices among partner universities.
This workshop, aimed at teaching staff and administrative staff, offered practical insights into curriculum design, the drafting of cooperation agreements, financial management and good practices for effective collaboration. At the end of the workshop, support was also provided to facilitate the development of the programmes. The meeting represented both an initial moment of joint work and a networking opportunity for the teaching staff involved in preparing the programmes.
During 2024, the call promoted by the Arqus Alliance for the design of new joint programmes took place. The initiative offered financial resources and methodological support to develop shared study pathways among at least three partner universities, with the aim of promoting teaching innovation and structured cooperation within European higher education.
Advantages for teaching staff:
- Technical and financial support
- Definition of shared curricula
- Long-term academic collaboration