Les cours de l’alliance européenne Circle U.
In an increasingly globalised world, it is becoming essential to give students the keys to respond to the major challenges facing our societies. Through the open campus of its European alliance Circle U., Université Paris Cité offers several courses on cross-disciplinary topics. In addition to developing skills that complement their academic studies, students have the opportunity to build a European network and improve their foreign language skills.
L’alliance européenne Circle U., rassemble l’Université Paris Cité, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, King’s College London, UCLouvain, l’University of Oslo, l’University of Aarhus, l’University of Belgrade, l’University of Pisa l’University of Vienna.
A large course catalogue to enrich your academic career
The courses developed as part of the European Circle U. alliance are listed throughout the year on its open campus, a shared course catalogue co-created by the nine partner universities. The courses offered can be taken online or include a short mobility period. The open campus therefore allows students to enrich their academic experience by offering them international, multilingual and multicultural exposure to topics related to major contemporary issues (climate, democracy, AI, etc.).
Curently open courses
Online courses
Before 15.09 Lecture series on Academic Freedom
In a time of growing threats to individual liberties and distrust in science, this series highlights the importance of Academic Freedom for democracy, public health, human rights, and sustainability. Through readings, expert lectures, and discussions, students will explore current debates linking science and society while strengthening critical thinking. Application are open until 15 September.
Before 15.09 Bridging Humanities and Medicine for Sustainable Societal Impact
- Online course
- For BA’s students
- 15 September 2026
Before 20.09 Equity and Equality in Education: Concepts, Methods, and Evidence
- Online course
- For BA’s students
- 20 September 2026
Short term mobility courses
Before 15.09 Rethinking Healthy Ageing: Bridging Care, Community, and Innovation - in Pisa
- Online and onsite in Pisa: No mobility grant will be awarded by Circle U.
- Master students and Phd students
- From 21.10.2026 to 23.10.2026
- Application before 15 September
Check out the Open Campus of Circle U. to know more before 15 September !
Before 15.09 : Entrepreneurial Change-making, at UCLouvain
- Courses online and onsite at UCLouvain : please check out the application procedure of Circle U. before applying in order to know how many ETCS you may get as part of your degree and how to get a mobility grant. Please contact the Circle U. UPCité team if you have any questions: circleu.iro@u-pariscite.fr
- Master and Phd students
- From 12.11.2026 to 11.12.2026
- Application before 15 September by email to laurice.alexandre@u-pariscite.fr
Avant le 1.10 : Politics of Sustainability in Public Health - Data-Driven Critical Conceptual Analysis à Oslo
- Courses online and onsite in Oslo : please check out the application procedure of Circle U. before applying in order to know how many ETCS you may get as part of your degree and how to get a mobility grant. Please contact the Circle U. UPCité team if you have any questions: circleu.iro@u-pariscite.fr
- Phd student
- From 23 November to 4 december
- Applications before 1 October
A network of ambassadors
Circle U. has built a network of ambassadors to promote all of its opportunities. At Paris Cité University, students who have joined this network also support people who want to try the Circle U. experience by answering their questions and sharing their experiences. Students can contact Circle U. ambassadors by email!
Circle U., its European values and international opportunities made me want to become an ambassador and share these experiences with students.
Maïlys CHAUVIN – Circle U. AmbassadorMy participation in the Circle U. Summer School on Climate in Berlin made me want to share this little-known opportunity with students at UPCité and get involved in this network.
Irina KAMAEV – Circle U. AmbassadorMy participation in Circle U. activities, such as Model United Nations (MUN), made me want to join the Circle U. ambassador network and share my experience.
Paul AGUADO – Circle U. AmbassadorThe link between engagement, exchange, inclusion and support for students made me want to get involved with Circle U. and promote its activities.
Sarah NOËL – Circle U. AmbassadorRead more
Circle U. seed funding call 2026
Do you have a project to improve international collaboration and offer innovative educational solutions? Respond to the call for proposals from the European alliance Circle U. Every year, several projects receive funding of up to €10,000 as part of its seed funding...
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Circle U.: Université Paris Cité is recruiting for its new ‘Democracy’ chair
For more than five years, Université Paris Cité has played an active role in developing the educational activities of the Circle U. European Alliance through its network of academic chairs. A range of online courses, short-term mobility programmes and innovative...
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Internationalisation at home: why get started?
When we think about an international experience during our studies, we often imagine a semester abroad, a full suitcase, new habits to adopt… and sometimes, we give up on the idea before even taking an interest in it. That is exactly how virtual mobility, especially...
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