Solidarity with Ukraine

For outgoing students

YUFE for students:

OpenYUFE – free courses online and on-site offered at 10 partner universities

YUFE Minor – a term abroad

YUFE Bachelor (coming soon)

You can also read about

  • YUFE Stars,
  • how to add YUFE courses to your main curriculum (and get the ECTS approved),
  • how to navigate YUFE Virtual Campus,
  • what YUFE Academy is,
  • and who to ask in case of additional questions.

OpenYUFE (former YUFE Student Journey)

OpenYUFE allows you to create your own educational path choosing academic and language courses from our partners all across Europe. After dean’s approval you can add them to your main curriculum at NCU.

But there’s more! You can also uptake entrepreneurial or prosocial activities gaining experience and supporting local communities. The overall catalogue can be browsed at YUFE Virtual Campus.

How does it work in practice?

You can study at NCU, participate in online classes at Sorbonne Nouvele in Paris, spend term at UC3M in Spain (while continuing online lessons in Finland) and learn German in Bremen. Or you can do it all from home, it is up to you!

The call is open through the whole year. Registered students will be able to choose subjects for the next term in the YUFE Virtual Campus catalogue. The maximum time for pursuing YUFE opportunities is 4 semesters.

Everyone who is a NCU student and knows English (B2 min.) can apply!

How to sign up?

From 1 September you can apply at any convenient moment via YUFE Vityual Campus. All you need to do is:

  1. Create an account at YUFE Virtual Campus
  2. Fill in application form
  3. Voilà! You can now register for the courses offered in the catalogue.

Go for a whole experience and get YUFE Certificate – it’s more than just a paper! It's a comprehensive picture of your academic and personal development granted by one of the first consortia inspiring to become European University.

For more information visit yufe.eu/students/open-yufe/

As a participant in the YUFE initiative, I had the incredible opportunity to travel around Europe, meet representatives from different universities and discuss student, community and academic engagement projects. Thanks to YUFE, I was able to develop my interests by attending workshops and training sessions. YUFE also allowed me to help others by working in and for the local community. This experience has shown me the importance of cooperation on many levels. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow with YUFE and look forward to the next steps in our journey together towards a better future.

Aleksandra Śnieć Nicolaus Copernicus University Student YUFE Student Forum Member

YUFE is all about the European identity and the integration of education. The YUFE spirit is one of collaboration, innovation, and resilience. We’ve learned to work together, support each other, and celebrate our differences. This spirit sets us apart and will guide us as we step into the next chapter of our lives.

Baudouin de Meulemeester Maastricht University Student – Bachelor of Laws YUFE Class of 2024

YUFE Stars

YUFE acknowledges your development through the YUFE Stars system. These 'stars' are badges awarded for participation in the various enriching activities offered by the alliance.

The YUFE Stars system covers four key areas:

Read more about YUFE Stars here yufe.eu/students/students-certification/

OpenYUFE as a part of your curriculum

If you would like your OpenYUFE course to be included in your programme of study, please submit an application to the dean responsible for student affairs in your faculty. You will need to enclose a transcript of records from the university you studied at. You may also need the syllabuses of your chosen courses

YUFE Minor – a semester abroad

YUFE Minors are educational modules offered by YUFE member universities and aimed at undergraduate students who wish to broaden their education and earn an additional 30 ECTS credits by spending the semester in England, Finland, Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium or Cyprus. There is also a module on offer at NCU.

You can choose a Minor related to your main field of study to deepen your knowledge in your discipline or opt for classes that are in line with your additional interests.

Participation in the YUFE Minor is free of charge. Classes are conducted onsite with some of the activities being held online as well. The trip is funded by Erasmus+. The language of instruction is English, so knowledge at B2 level is required. In addition to academic courses, students will work on solving a specific real-world problem faced by the local community in a Challenge Team. Their work will be supported by academic staff and experts from outside the university.

The next call is planned for autumn 2024.

The full offer with course descriptions is available here.

YUFE Bachelor (coming soon)

YUFE's joint Bachelor of Urban Sustainability Studies degree programme

In an era characterised by rapid urbanisation, cities have become key areas in the global quest for a more sustainable future, with their significant impacts on natural resources, economic development, social inclusion and environmental protection.

The Urban Sustainability Studies undergraduate programme, developed within the YUFE consortium, directly addresses these multi-faceted challenges (planned launch year by 2025).

YUFE Virtual Campus

We encourage you to browse the complete offer on YUFE Virtual Campus. To help you navigate the site, we have prepared the YUFE Virtual Campus Students' Manual. We hope this will help you take advantage of the full range of opportunities.

YUFE Academy

A series of open for all singular lectures and workshops happening at YUFE partner universities across Europe on-site and online. Themes revolve around YUFE’s focus areas:

  • European identity and Europe's responsibility in a global world,
  • citizens' well-being,
  • digital societies,
  • sustainable development.

The current offer is available at yufe.eu/academy and on the virtual campus, and can be viewed by clicking on "View YUFE catalogue" and going to the YUFE Academy Lectures tab.

Here you can see some of the lectures given by NCU academics:

If you have a question, visit the YUFE FAQ or email yufe@umk.pl

Questions related to YUFE programmes for students you can also send to Mateusz Magalski, Decentral Admission Officer at admission_yufe@umk.pl