EPICUR is a European Universities Initiative between the University of Amsterdam and 8 other European universities. Take a course in the field of European Languages & Cultures, European identities, sustainability, and entrepreneurship! You can combine the online, physical, or hybrid courses with your study programme and obtain your ECTS. For an impression of the types of courses EPICUR offers, you can visit the EPICUR course catalogue where you can view our previous course offerings. Read more below about how to apply!
The EPICUR educational offer, provided by the different EPICUR partner universities, runs throughout the entire academic year. The dates and durations depend on the programme you select and on the university. The format of the courses also varies: there are online, physical, and hybrid options, so you can choose yourself what fits your schedule. For example, you can choose one of the successful European Language Learning courses, or take a look at EPICUR’s new courses in Sustainable Food Systems.
The mission of EPICUR, founded in 2019, is to develop a European university that educates informed, open-minded and responsible European citizens as drivers of transnational innovation. If societal challenges, academic and technological developments, and educational innovation appeal to you, then EPICUR is for you. Hence, EPICUR encourages you to work across borders, geographically, culturally, and academically.
Fortunately, you can even get ECTS for EPICUR courses. Please note, however, that you must always first contact your study adviser to inform you about the possibilities, and ask permission from the Examination Board. For several courses, you can additionally obtain a micro-credential, a certified badge to be seen on, for example, your LinkedIn profile.
EPICUR courses are available to all students who:
For some courses, additional admission requirements may apply, such as language proficiency. These are indicated in the catalogue.
Apply now for the EPICUR courses of the academic year of 2023-2024 by following the steps below:
For questions about the EPICUR programme, you can contact epicur_uva-bb@uva.nl.