European University Aurora

Experience international life differently with Aurora !

Looking to live a European experience, either by traveling or participating remotely?
The Faculty of Economics and Management offers the opportunity to join the Aurora program to enrich an academic journey within an international and committed environment.
Find all the information here to apply and live a unique experience !

Since October 2023, UPEC, along with its Faculty of Economics and Management, has been a full member of the Aurora Alliance, a European network of universities dedicated to transforming higher education.
Created in 2020 with the support of the European Commission, Aurora brings together 9 research universities and 7 academic and non-academic partners across 13 European countries.
Its goal: to develop joint projects between institutions, promote student mobility, and offer innovative courses co-designed by partner universities while putting academic excellence at the service of major societal challenges (climate, inclusion, digital transformation, peace, etc.).
 

UPEC’s integration into Aurora enables the Faculty of Economics and Management to:

• Implement a virtual campus to open doors to all learners
• Develop smooth and effective mobility practices as well as open and accessible study programs
• Enhance students’ general academic and personal skills alongside subject-specific learning
• Use internationalization to improve the quality of educational offerings and learning outcomes for all learners
• Address societal needs and challenges, exploring topics beyond traditional academic boundaries
• Integrate inclusive, student-centered teaching and learning approaches
• Support research to create favorable conditions for collaboration among Aurora Alliance researchers
• Establish strong engagement structures with local and regional communities and strengthen collaboration with universities in Central and Eastern Europe
• Commit to sustainable development in education, research, societal service, internal organization and administration, and external collaborations

Unlike Erasmus+, which relies on long physical mobility (a semester or a year at a partner European university), Aurora offers more flexible mobility formats: short stays, hybrid (on-site + online), or fully virtual. Opportunities are also more frequent and spread throughout the year, whereas Erasmus+ only allows departures twice a year.
Aurora also enables involvement in international projects and collaborative online courses. It is another way to experience Europe, better suited for students who cannot or do not wish to go abroad for a long period.

• Step 1: After reviewing the mobility opportunities below, express interest to your program coordinator, who will confirm approval by email.
• Step 2: Contact your international relations officer to initiate the application process and complete the Aurora mobility form.
• Step 3: Stay in touch with your international relations officer and follow the steps provided to finalize your application with the host institution (submission of registration form, CV, cover letter, etc.).

Discover all the Aurora opportunities for UPEC students.
 

Discover all the Aurora opportunities for UPEC academic and administrative staff (intranet).