- Do you run a summer school and would like to reach out to the EDUC Alliance students?
- If your summer school is a new or emerging project, EDUC can help jump-start your programme!
What?
The EDUC Label is a certification of your course or programme. EDUC-certified programmes receive additional support for promotion within the alliance, and students from our seven partner universities can apply for grants to participate.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your programme, build new connections within the alliance, and expand your international network.
Application deadline: 15 October 2025
Open the doors to an international community
Open your doors to an Alliance of 8 universities, encompassing an international community of 200,000 students. Being labelled ‘EDUC summer school’ connects you with a vast network, providing ease of communication and promotion within our European Alliance.
Enhance your programme’s recognition
Labelling your programme as a 'European' summer school, elevates its recognition. EDUC offers support and consultancy to help refine and improve your programme, ensuring it delivers unique educational experiences.
Fulfill internationalisation goals
EDUC summer schools’ labelling responds to an internal drive to internationalise your university, contributing to the broader transformation of higher education. Summer schools are part of a wider educational offer to foster programme-level recognition, offering ways to internationalise local programmes, where your summer programme would be a real asset.
Foster future mobilities and collaborations
An EDUC labelled summer school encourages future mobilities between partner universities for students, staff and teachers, paving the way for new collaborations. Through labelling, you cultivate European values and citizenship, enriching the experience for everyone involved and bringing our universities closer together.
Accessing funding opportunities*
Gain opportunities for funding through EDUC or receive advice on accessing other funding sources and scholarships, identifying financial avenues to enhance your programme’s success.
*EDUC funding for mobility scholarships is limited and subject to approval.
Want to apply for the EDUC Label?
We are now launching a new campaign to onboard programmes for labelling, aimed at promoting them for the 2025-26 summer school season.
Do you have a short intensive programme you wish to open to the Alliance? We’re eager to hear about it!
Contact our local EDUC team at educ@usn.no and include a description of your course or programme. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
To be certified, the programme must be approved by the EDUC coordination group.
Which programmes are eligible for the EDUC Label?
- Duration: 1-2 weeks (on-site), but may include a digital/virtual component
- Credits: Maximum of 3 ECTS for one week and 5 ECTS for two weeks
- Language: Taught in English
- Open to: Bachelor’s, Master’s, and/or PhD students
- Relevance: Must be relevant to at least five EDUC partner universities (assessed by the EDUC coordination group)
What support does the EDUC Label provide?
- Pedagogical guidance
- Access to EDUC’s Moodle learning platform
- Assistance with marketing and promotion
- Use of the EDUC Label in all communication
- Access to guest lecturers from the EDUC network
- Access to the EDUC Teaching Academy
- Listing in the EDUC course catalogue