One of the goals of the Arqus European University Alliance is to develop joint programmes at all study levels based on the results of the previous project period and on bottom-up proposals from partner universities.

Joint Programmes are typically offered jointly by two or more participating higher education institutions located in different countries. These are jointly planned and developed study programmes that lead to a single national, double, multiple or joint diplomas.

To support interested academic and administrative staff in this endeavor, the team of Arqus Workpackage 6 has designed a series of training courses at basic and advanced level and on various topics relevant for the design and implementation of joint programmes.

The team of the Arqus European Alliance is therefore pleased to invite all interested individuals to the first virtual Arqus Joint Programme Trainings.

The first two trainings are designed as modules that can be attended separately or consecutively and are open to academic and administrative staff on departmental and central level that are interested in the design and the development of joint programmes but have no extensive experience in implementing them.

The training courses are held by experienced colleagues from the field of joint programme implementation at Arqus partner universities.

Module 1: Joint Programmes: A very initial introduction to the why and how
Monday, December 18, 2023, 1 - 2.30pm (CET)

Participants will be introduced to the concept of joint programmes focusing on their rationale and motivation to set them up. Terminology like joint, double or multiple degrees will be investigated to enable participants to distinguish between several traditions and common (mis)understandings of joint programmes. First steps such as identifying partner institutions and main elements of joint programmes will be presented to lay the ground for participation of module 2.

Module 2: Joint Programmes: Preparing the grounds for a successful programme implementation
Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 10 - 11.30am (CET)

Participants will be familiarized with the first stages of developing an Arqus joint programme. A roadmap will outline how to get to know one’s partners on a level that allows successful collaboration. Internal and external stakeholders and their involvement will be discussed as well as how to effectively communicate and reflect functions in a governance structure.

The training courses take place virtually on Zoom, access links and further information will be sent to all registered participants.

If we have piqued your interest, please register here by December 13, 2023 at the latest: