What is the Virtual European Exchange Programme (VEEP)?
VEEP offers you, as a student at an EUPeace university, a unique opportunity to complete online courses at other EUPeace partner universities. Through VEEP, you’ll be able to virtually meet and work closely with peers from across Europe. Our courses – drawn from across the academic spectrum – grapple with the international and continental challenges of both today and tomorrow, with questions such as: How can we learn to live sustainably? How do we create and sustain societies that are peaceful, fair, free, and inclusive? How do our own cultural perspectives shape the approaches we take? …And many more!
The great news is that VEEP is entirely free of charge. You’re exempt from any kind of tuition fee at the host university, and after taking your course (or courses), you’ll receive a transcript of records with grades and ECTS points. And if your virtual experience has piqued your curiosity and whetted your appetite for more, then why not think about an in-person mobility at one of our EUPeace partner universities?
What is the European Track? And how is it connected to the VEEP?
The European Track (EUT) is a certificate for students in our Alliance that you can obtain by completing in person and virtual courses at the EUPeace partner universities. All virtual European Track courses are offered via VEEP. So, if you want to take part in a virtual course at an EUPeace partner institution in order to follow the European Track, please follow the VEEP procedure set out on this page. In other words, VEEP serves, in effect, as the virtual component of the European Track.
Please also familiarize yourself with your university’s specific rules and procedures for collecting European Track points and obtaining EUT certificates. For further information on the European Track, please check out our designated European Track website! Here, you’ll also find specific links to the different university webpages for the European Track.
EUPeace Course Repository
In the EUPeace Course Repository you’ll find an overview of all virtual and hybrid courses offered within the framework of our virtual exchange programme. For information on how to sign up for and take these courses, please check the table and information below.
University |
Course offer published in the EUPeace Course Repository |
Application/Registration Deadline |
Contact |
Local info page for virtual Incomings |
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| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |||
| Marburg University | 01 August | 01 March | 19 September | 19 March | mo-ve@uni-marburg.de | https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/incomings/move |
| Justus Liebig University Giessen | 05 June | 01 February | 31 July | 28 February | vip@admin.uni-giessen.de | https://www.jlu-digitalcampus.de/veep |
| University of Limoges | September | January | 30 September | 31 January | eupeace.mobility@unilim.fr | https://www.unilim.fr/international/test/nos-formations/ |
| Comillas Pontifical University | June | 05 December | June | 07 January | jvillaverde@comillas.edu | https://www.comillas.edu/eupeace/european-track/ |
| University of West Bohemia in Pilsen | May | May and December (offer for the whole academic year will be published in May) | 31 August | 31 August / 30 January | jcepicko@ujp.zcu.cz | https://www.zcu.cz/en/Partnership/EUPeace/EUTrack |
| University of Mostar | June | December | 30 June | 30 January | rektorat-ms@sum.ba | https://www.sum.ba/sum/medunarodna/veep |
| Çukurova University | 06 July | 05 January | 17 July | 23 January | Inst. Canan KUZGUN: ckuzgun@cu.edu.tr | https://events.cu.edu.tr/event/6291/registrations/155/ |
| University of Sarajevo | September | Throughout February | 30 September | 01 March | The responsible lecturer, as indicated in the syllabus (see Course Repository) | https://www.unsa.ba/veep-european-track |
How do I join the VEEP?
- Inform yourself on the application process explained in detail on the individual university webpages linked above. Check relevant Fact Sheets in the adjacent box.
- Inform yourself on the process at your home institution and get in touch with your local coordinator who informed you on the programme.
- Discuss official recognition of the selected courses at your home university (before signing up).
- Please also carefully check the semester dates at the university offering the course(s), as these may differ from your own university’s dates.
Fact Sheets
Testimonials
“Within the scope of the EUPeace programme, I participated online (virtually) in courses offered by Justus Liebig University Giessen and successfully completed them. This experience gave me the opportunity to take part in an international academic environment without physical mobility.
Engaging with academics and students from different countries contributed to the development of my intercultural communication skills and allowed me to gain exposure to diverse academic perspectives. The teaching methods used in the courses enhanced my critical thinking, analytical skills, and active participation in academic discussions.
Furthermore, learning in an online environment strengthened my abilities in time management, self-discipline, and the effective use of digital learning tools. Overall, this experience made a valuable contribution to my academic development and provided a meaningful international higher education experience.”
My favorite memory from the virtual exchange was the chance to meet inspiring and friendly people from different countries. It reminded me so much of my Erasmus days – the excitement of learning about other cultures, sharing experiences, and connecting with open-minded people. Even though it was online, it truly brought back that unique international atmosphere and made me feel part of a diverse community once again.
Three reasons why others should also do a virtual exchange:
- You get to meet people from different countries and make new international friendships.
- It’s a great way to practice and improve your language skills, like English or German.
- You can experience the Erasmus vibe again – from the comfort of your home!
