Our offer for students
- Participation in the ATHENA Student Board
- Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
- Summer and Winter Schools
- International Education Offers
- Extracurricular offers
If you are interested, please contact us bye-mail
Further offers can be found on theATHENA European University website.
International Education Offers
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| Double Degree Master in Electrical Engineering | since Winter Semester 2026 | Siegen, Vilnius | The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is a research-intensive double degree programme that deepens students' understanding of scientific principles and advanced methods in electrical engineering. Study one year at the University of Siegen and one year at VILNIUS TECH in Vilnius, Lithuania, and earn a Master of Science degree from both universities. Learn more… | 120 |
| African Blended Course - ABC Blended | October 2023 - September 2026 | Mozambique, Nigeria, Uganda | Adaptation of the European BlendEd-Challenged Based Learning project to the African context, implementation of BlendEd Learning courses and establishment of a BlendEd working group in Europe and Africa. Learn more... | Different |
Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
An Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), a so-called "short-term mobility", combines a short physical stay abroad with a virtual learning component, which takes place before, after or during the stay. At least 3 ECTS are awarded for the entire stay (physical and virtual).
All Blended Intensive Programs that take place at an ATHENA partner university are now published on the website of the International Office under Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programs published. If you have any questions, please contact Madeleine Höfer.
Summer and Winter Schools
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| Blended Intensive Program (BIP) in Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer Principles | 11 January – 8 February, 15 February – 19 February 2027 | Online and on site in Heraklion, Greece | The Blended Intensive Programme in Entrepreneurship & Technology Transfer, coordinated by Hellenic Mediterranean University combines online sessions with a hands-on week in Crete and covers customer discovery, technology transfer, IP, and pitching. It is open to students of all academic backgrounds. Learn more… | 3 |
| Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) in Digital Environmental Geosciences | 11 January – 15 January 2027 | Orléans, France | The University of Orléans invites Master’s and PhD students from Erasmus+ partner higher education institutions to apply for the programme which focuses on Water Resources, Energy Resources, Mining Resources and Pollution Mitigation (WEMP). Learn more… | 3 |
| "MAKERS 5.0" Prototyping Summer School in Vilnius |
1 June – 12 June 2026
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Online and on site in Vilnius, Lithuania | Students at beginner level are invited to explore the world of 3D modeling, 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, CNC, and other technologies. The school offers an intensive two-week course, including one week fully online and one week on site in Vilnius, Lithuania. Learn more... | 3 |
| Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Program – “Winter School of Sound and Vision 2.0: Immersive music video creation” | 24 November – 5 December 2025 | Online and on site in Vilnius, Lithuania | This Winter School offers a unique opportunity for students to develop filming, editing, cinematographic lighting, sound recording, design, and other skills in video content creation. The School is held in a hybrid format. Learn more... | 3 |
| 2025 Summer School in Orléans: Global value chains (GVCs) and sustainable development | 29 September – 3 October 2025 | Orléans, France | This programme is perfect for third-year Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students in Economics and Management who want to explore the challenges posed by rising uncertainty (climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, etc.) and its impact on GVCs. Learn more... | 3 |
| French Language and Culture Summer School | since 2024, annually in June – July | Orléans, France | The summer course “City of Arts and History” (2 - 4 weeks) combines language lessons and cultural visits in the Loire Valley. Classes and workshops on the French language and culture are combined with sightseeing and gastronomic experiences in the city and surrounding region. Learn more... | - |
| Super Summer School on Advanced Databases | 10 July – 17 July 2023 | Online | From 10 - 17 July 2023, ATHENA European University is organizing a Super Summer School to provide students with the basic knowledge and practice for working with advanced data technologies. Learn more... | - |
| International tutorials on Digital Tools for Built Heritage diagnosis and monitoring | 20 June – 21 June 2023 | Orléans, France | This Summer School deals with the systemic generation of data and information on historic buildings, including laser technologies, 3D reconstructions and photography. Learn more... | - |
| Multidimensional bioelectric processing: from decomposition to complexity | 14 June – 16 June 2023 | Orléans, France | The aim of this summer school is to provide basic and advanced knowledge in multidimensional signal processing. Learn more... | - |
| International Week "Soft, digital & research skills" | 15 May – 19 May 2023 | Chania, Greece | From May 15 - 19, the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Chania, Greece, will host the tenth International Week on "Soft, digital & research skills". Learn more... | - |
Extracurricular offers
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| Online course “Quantum programming and algorithms” | every Tuesday, 14:00 – 16:00, from 22 September 2026 | Online | The University of Orléans provides an online course (5 sessions spread over 11 weeks) which offers an introduction to quantum computing through the programming of quantum circuits. This course uses and reviews concepts from algebra (matrices), elementary probability and Boolean circuit calculation. Prior knowledge in one or more of these areas is an advantage. Learn more... |
| ATHENAWORKS International Mentoring Programme |
Applications: from 1 to 31 July 2026 Mentoring programme: July 2026 to May 2027 |
Online or in a hybrid format | The programme is addressed to students of all ATHENA partner universities who would like to strengthen their research competences, develop academic writing skills, and gain valuable experience in international academic collaboration. Learn more… |
| EVE IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion | every Friday at 13:00 CET from 8 May 2026 | Online | EVE IMPACT Track on Diversity and Inclusion is a new lecture series featuring 8 lectures by 8 experts every Friday starting on 8 May 2026. Guest speakers and experts from various fields will share their professional experiences related to diversity and inclusion. Learn more... |
| Competition: Utopia Europe 2025 | Spring – Autumn 2025 | Final presentation: Berlin, French Embassy | The Utopia Europe Prize 2025 invites students to develop innovative and forward-looking concepts that involve young people more closely in political decision-making processes. Under the motto "Participation and engagement: giving young people in Europe a voice", the competition is looking for ideas that make democratic structures more accessible to young people in the EU. A unique competition in which the best concepts can win a trip to Strasbourg. Learn more... |
| ATHENA Alumni Talks | October 2023 – March 2024 | Online | The ATHENA Alumni Talks offer a unique platform for networking with alumni of the ATHENA universities. Learn more... |
| Internship at the International Relations Office of the University of Maribor | 6 months from September 2024 | Maribor, Slovenia | Do you have a passion for global networking and cultural exchange? The International Relations Office of the University of Maribor offers an exciting internship where you can immerse yourself in the international education landscape. |
| Google Analytics Bootcamp | 8 June 2024, 8:30 – 15:30 | Online | The Google Analytics Bootcamp of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is free of charge for students of the University of Siegen and is suitable for anyone who wants to acquire basic and advanced knowledge of tracking and web analytics. Learn more... |
| Online lecture series Embedded Systems | 16 November –12 December 2023 | Online | The online lecture series "Embedded Systems" offers the opportunity to attend three exciting lectures on specific topics in the field of embedded systems. Learn more... |
| ATHENA Hackathon | 24 April – 28 April 2023 | Online | The first ATHENA Hackathon focuses on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations. Students work together to find solutions to achieve four specific SDGs. Learn more... |
