Choose from academic courses, language classes, and other activities offered across 10 partner universities. With your Dean’s approval, the courses you complete as part of the programme may count toward your degree.
You’ll also have access to programmes supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and local community engagement, helping you gain new skills and experiences. A full catalogue of all available activities is published on the YUFE Virtual Campus.
You can study in ten different countries and languages — live in Spain, learn German in Bremen, and volunteer in the Netherlands. Or, you can do it all virtually from your favourite couch!
Once enrolled, you’ll be able to choose courses for the next semester from the catalogue available on the YUFE Virtual Campus. You can participate in the programme for up to four semesters.
All students, and doctoral students at Nicolaus Copernicus University (NCU) with at least B2-level English are eligible to apply.
Not sure if your English is good enough?
Here’s a guide to taking the Dialang test to certify your English level >>>
How to apply?
You can register for the programme at any time during the academic year via the YUFE Virtual Campus. It only takes three steps:
YUFE Certificate – Your Passport to Success!
Challenge yourself and earn the YUFE Certificate – issued by one of the first consortia aspiring to become a true European University. This is more than just a piece of paper – it reflects your full academic and personal development.
I want to succeedAs a participant in the YUFE initiative, I had the incredible opportunity to travel around Europe, meet representatives from different universities and discuss student, community and academic engagement projects. Thanks to YUFE, I was able to develop my interests by attending workshops and training sessions. YUFE also allowed me to help others by working in and for the local community. This experience has shown me the importance of cooperation on many levels. I am grateful for the opportunity to grow with YUFE and look forward to the next steps in our journey together towards a better future.
Aleksandra Śnieć
Nicolaus Copernicus University
Student YUFE Student Forum Member
YUFE is all about the European identity and the integration of education. The YUFE spirit is one of collaboration, innovation, and resilience. We’ve learned to work together, support each other, and celebrate our differences. This spirit sets us apart and will guide us as we step into the next chapter of our lives.
Baudouin de Meulemeester
Maastricht University Student – Bachelor of Laws
YUFE Class of 2024
How to have your OpenYUFE courses
recognised as part of your degree programme?
If you would like to have the courses you’ve taken through OpenYUFE recognised as part of your degree, submit a formal request to the Dean responsible for student affairs at your faculty.
Make sure to include your Transcript of Records from the university where you completed the course(s). You may also need to provide syllabi for selected courses, so be prepared to submit those as well.