The European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC) is a unique alliance of ten universities in post-industrial cities that all face similar challenges and opportunities in terms of mobility, inclusion, and diversity. UNIC was established within the scope the European Universities Initiative framework of European Commission.
UNIC offers several opportunities for students, researchers, and other societal stakeholders. One of the many offerings for students is the UNIC Mobility Hub, which opens the possibility for those enrolled at EUR to follow courses at any of the UNIC partner universities. This is done in the framework of an international mobility, which can be physical (traditional exchange), virtual (online courses), or blended (with both physical and virtual components).
Welcome to UNIC!
The European University of Post-Industrial Cities (UNIC) is a unique alliance of eight universities in post-industrial cities that all face similar challenges and opportunities in terms of mobility, inclusion, and diversity.
The UNIC alliance reflects a strong European post-industrial identity by shaping a new generation of Europeans able to cooperate and work within different European and global cultures, in different languages, and across borders, sectors and academic disciplines.
UNIC Universities are:
- Erasmus University Rotterdam (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) – Coordinator of the Project
- Koç University (Istanbul, Turkey)
- Ruhr University Bochum (Bochum, Germany)
- University College Cork (Cork, Ireland)
- University of Deusto (Bilbao, Spain)
- University of Liège (Liège, Belgium)
- University of Oulu (Oulu, Finland)
- University of Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia)
- University of Łódz (Łódz , Poland)
- Malmö University (Malmö, Sweden)
For more information on the UNIC-Universities visit https://www.unic.eu/en/universities
UNIC’s Mission to revolutionize education and respond to the needs of our diverse populations as we co-create a unique study experience by structurally involving our students, research, staff, cities, civil society and urban companies in our university.
UNIC’s Vision; ten years from now, UNIC students and staff will study, teach and work throughout Europe and act as change agents who will play a role in the transformation of our urban regions of the future.
Learn more about our vision and mission at https://www.unic.eu/full-mission
UNIC’s aim is to unlock a truly European experience for a new generation of students who will advance the post-industrial transformations of our cities.
UNIC community is strategically positioned to ingrain key European values in some of Europe’s most rapidly changing areas and universities.
Learn more about our purpose here: https://www.unic.eu/en/about/purpose
Ambitions:
- Co-creating a European collaborative structure for UNIC.
- Enabling seamless mobility within UNIC to study, train, teach, do research, work or share services.
- Ensuring social inclusion in university life as well as in the broader context of superdiverse post-industrial cities.
- Contributing to the urban resilience of post-industrial cities by providing excellent education and research with a clear ambition to achieve societal impact.
Learn more about our ambitions here: https://www.unic.eu/about/ambitions
Physical Exchange
The Physical Exchange as the most-known exchange type means studying abroad for one or two semesters in one of the partner universities. What makes a UNIC exchange different than an ordinary exchange is that the student goes to one of our partner universities across Europe, joining a network of fellow students across the continent and participating in pan-European fora.
Applying for a UNIC physical exchange is as simple as applying for any other exchange destination: you should follow the indicated procedures. Information about this (i.e. rules-regulations-requirements, grant, application deadlines, etc.) is usually provided by the exchange office of each faculty. Therefore, if you would like to know more, please contact the exchange office of your school.
Virtual Exchange
A virtual exchange offers students the chance to connect internationally through online interactions rather than studying abroad in person. Unlike a physical exchange, which requires travelling, virtual exchanges integrate cross-cultural discussions, collaborative projects, and real-time learning through digital platforms, all while students remain at their home institutions. This approach provides flexibility, allowing students to gain global perspectives and build international connections with minimal disruption to their regular academic routines.
In order to follow opportunities of Virtual Exchange within UNIC Network, please see this website for the course list and application instructions. Please note that, if the Examination Board of the faculty of your home university approves it, you can get ECTS for the courses followed in the framework of the Virtual Exchange. Therefore, make sure to ask the Examination Board of your home School for permission before you register for one of the courses.
Blended Mobility
Blended mobility is a hybrid format which combines physical mobility with a virtual component. Blended mobility enables institutions to offer more flexible mobility formats and further enhance the learning outcomes and impact of physical mobility. Since not all UNIC universities offer this option as of yet, please contact the UNIC office (unic@eur.nl) for more information.
Students who are placed at UNIC universities will be eligible for the Erasmus+ grant. For more information about the grant and grant procedures & rules, please visit here.
Every year, UNIC offers 5 A.A. van Beek scholarships of €2000 each to give away to EUR students applying for one of our partner’s summer schools.
Every EUR student can apply to one of the summer school programmes at the UNIC partners. Students who meet certain criteria can apply for a €2000 A.A. van Beek scholarship. An overview of all summer school programmes offered in 2025, along with application instructions, will be made available soon.
For more information about UNIC and the possibilities, please contact the UNIC office at unic@eur.nl