International networks
PIONEER-alliance for students
In the PIONEER alliance, students are at the heart of activities and are involved in building a new, European way to learn and collaborate.
Practical benefits and opportunities of the PIONEER alliance for students
More diverse and tailored studies
PIONEER offers the possibility to choose how and where to study – courses can also be taken at other European universities, online or during an exchange. The student’s own initiative, together with guidance for studies and career planning, supports learning and helps the student build a study path that matches their interests.
International skills and networks
Language and cultural skills as well as the ability to work with diverse people develop during the studies. The student becomes part of international networks that will be useful in further studies and working life.
Workplace-oriented learning and future skills
The studies are linked to current themes and the needs of working life, especially from the perspective of sustainable development. The student understands how to utilise and further develop the skills learned in practice.
Students in European alliance cooperation
Students participate in PIONEER alliance activities. Their experiences support the development of teaching and learning at universities. At the same time, students can network with the student communities of partner universities.
Explore the study fields of partner institutions
Université Gustave Eiffel, France
Campuses: Marne-la-Vallée, Lille, Lyon, Méditerranée, Nantes, Paris, Versailles
Students: 15 000
Fields of study:
- Cities, Society & Humanities
- Transport, Mobility & Infrastructure
- Safety, Health & Environment
- Science, Technology & Engineering
Avans University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands
Campuses: Roosendaal, Breda, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Tilburg
Students: 32 000
Fields of study:
- Economics and Business
- Engineering
- Society and Behaviour
- Health Care
- Science and Technology
- Arts and Culture
- Law and Governance
- Education
- Earth and Environment
- Language and Communications
ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal
Campuses: Lisbon, Sintra
Students: 15 000
Fields of study:
- Social Sciences
- Business and Administration
- Technologies and Architecture
- Public Policies
- Applied Digital Technologies
TH Köln – University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Campuses: Köln (Deutz & Südstadt), Gummersbach, Leverkusen
Students: 21 000
Fields of study:
- Social Sciences & Cultural Studies
- Engineering & Natural Sciences
- Business & Management
- Media & Communication, Technology & Engineering
University of Huelva (UHU), Spain
Campuses: four campuses in Huelva
Students: 11 300
Fields of study:
- Engineering & Experimental Sciences
- Education, Psychology & Sports Sciences
- Nursing & Health Sciences
- Business, Tourism, & Labour Sciences
- Law, Humanities & Social Work
Università Iuav di Venezia, Italy
Campuses: Venice and Vicenza
Students: 4 600
Fields of study:
- Architecture & Urban and Landscape Planning
- Environmental Engineering, Sustainable Transport and Maritime Spatial Planning
- Visual and Multimedia Arts
- Design (communication, interior, product)
- Fashion Design & Performative Arts
- Conservation/Restoration
Tomas Bata University in Zlin (UTB), Czech Republic
Campuses: Zlín, Uherské Hradištĕ
Students: 10 000
Fields of study:
- Technology & Engineering
- Management & Economics
- Design & Multimedia
- Informatics
- Humanities & Education
- Logistics & Crisis Management
University of Žilina (UNIZA), Slovakia
Campuses: Zilina
Students: 7 700
Fields of study:
- Transport
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Information Technologies
- Media and Communications Studies
- Geodesy and Cartography
- Economics and Management
- Security Sciences
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cybernetics
- Ecological and Environmental Sciences
Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH), Switzerland
Campuses: Bern, Biel, Zollikofen, Burgdorf, Basel. Magglingen
Students: 8 000
Fields of study:
- Architecture, Wood & Civil Engineering
- Health Professions
- Agriculture, Fores & Food Sciences
- Arts
- Social Work
- Engineering & Information Technology
- Science, Technology & Engineering
- Business
- Sports
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