Ready to make an impact on the future of cities and rural areas? The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) Alliance just launched an exciting opportunity for you to dive into urban sustainability like never before.
Join us and shape the world you want to live in! Applications are now open for YUFE’s Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies starting in academic year 2025/2026!
Introducing the Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies* – a one-of-a-kind programme designed to tackle today’s real-world challenges and prepare you to lead the change. Over three years, you’ll get the chance to explore sustainability in cities and rural areas across Europe, building your degree as you go.
This programme is your chance to contribute to positive change in European urban development. With a curriculum that covers everything from sustainable cities to rural areas, this programme is a deep dive into solving the biggest environmental challenges of our time.
By the time you graduate, you’ll earn a joint Bachelor’s degree recognized by 7 top universities, giving you a standout credential that’s respected across Europe. With all YUFE universities involved and one degree, you’ll gain top-tier knowledge and skills in European urban sustainability.
And it’s not just about hitting the books. This programme is all about hands-on, global collaboration. You’ll work with students, professors, and businesses from all over Europe to tackle urgent sustainability issues, learning in a creative, interactive environment that gets you ready for the future of work. Not to mention, you’ll be part of a global network of peers, professors, and professionals – lifelong connections that could open doors to amazing future opportunities.
Here’s how it works: In Year 1, you’ll focus on developing the essential skills you need, starting at one of the 7 universities of your choice. But here’s where it gets exciting – in years 2 and 3, you get to personalize your degree. You’ll select from YUFE minors across 10 universities, study at different spots around Europe, and get the real-world experience you’re craving. Oh, and don’t forget the dissertation that wraps it all up, showcasing the expertise you’ve built throughout the program.
So, if you’re a go-getter who’s passionate about saving the planet and rethinking how we live in cities, this is your chance to shape the future. Be part of the YUFE community, share your journey with peers from all over Europe, and take the first step toward leading the charge with YUFE’s Joint Bachelor in Urban Sustainability Studies.
Join one of our upcoming Webinars and learn more about this great new Joint Bachelor programme.
For more information, visit the UNIRI and YUFE website.
*This programme has been officially approved by NVAO (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders) following an external peer review under the European Approach for the Quality Assurance of Joint Programmes. National recognition of the programme is in progress in all countries of the degree-awarding partners.