Skills for the Future. European Student Development Seminar

COURSE DATES

November 24-27, 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 20, 2025

LANGUAGE

English

STUDY LEVEL

Undergraduate (BA) and graduate (MA) students from member universities of the European Reform University Alliance (ERUA).

NUMBER OF NTCS

About the program

The goal of our intensive course is to prepare European students for academic and professional success in a multicultural, multilingual environment. The program focuses on stress management, effective learning, time management, soft skills for today’s job market, and legal aspects of youth employment. It combines interactive workshops and learning sessions led by experts. By encouraging intercultural dialogue, peer learning, and language-inclusive practices, the seminar fosters students’ personal development and provides a foundation for thriving in diverse European contexts.

What will you learn?

Upon the completion of the course, you will:

  • Apply effective stress and time management strategies in academic life
  • Identify and implement the efficient learning techniques tailored to student’s individual needs
  • Demonstrate an understanding of key soft skills expected in the European job market in 2025
  • Navigate basic legal aspects of youth employment and student work rights in Europe
  • Explore and evaluate opportunities for internships, traineeships, and employment across Europe
  • Communicate and collaborate effectively in intercultural and multilingual environments
  • Reflect on your own strengths, values and goals in the context of personal and professional development.

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Application Process

Before you start your application process, please prepare the following documents:

  1. Curricullum Vitae (max. 2 pages)
  2. Cover letter in English describing why you would like to participate in the course (max. 1 page, A4).
  3. English proficiency certificate, level B2 or above We accept all official certificates. Alternatively, you can submit a letter confirming your English skills, printed on your home university’s letterhead, signed by one of your university lecturers.

Application deadline: October 20, 2025.

To apply, follow this link ➜ 

Funding

Students who are accepted to the program, can apply for travel and accommodation funding at their home university’s ERUA Office.

Organizers

  • SWPS University
  • European Reform University Alliance

The project is co-funded by the European Union.

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