International Intensive Courses

Below you will find Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) currently open for applications. Please read the application instructions and selection criteria before applying. More information is available via the course name link. If you have questions about the course content, please contact the responsible teacher.

Ulysseus Entre Camp Genoa 2026
Location: University of Genoa, Italy
Dates: 8-12 June 2026, virtual part 4-29 May 2026
Credits: 5 ECTS
Target group: Master students
Responsible teachers: Sirpa Lassila 
Application period: 15.12.2025-30.1.2026
Application form: LINK TO WEBROPOL FORM
 

Accessible Tourisme in Historical Cities
Location: University of Seville, Spain
Dates: 15-19 June 2026, virtual part 25-28 May 2026
Credits: 3 ECTS
Target group: Bachelor students
Responsible teacher: Ivan Berazhny
Application period: 12.12.2025-30.1.2026
Application form: LINK TO MOVEON

The application for Erasmus+ BIPs involves the following steps:

1. Fill in the Erasmus+ BIP Outgoing Application on Erasmus+ BIP Portal. The application is open during the application period. All applicants will receive the results by email within two weeks after the application period.
2. Selected students will receive instructions from Haaga-Helia’s International Services regarding practical arrangements, the host institution’s application process, and applying for the Erasmus+ mobility grant. It is very important to follow all instructions carefully and participate in the pre-departure orientation, where course arrangements and the grant application process will be reviewed.

Link to Erasmus+ BIP Portal 

1. BIP specific requirements regarding the field of study, stage of studies, required skills or language proficiency.
2. The BIP programme must be suitable for inclusion in your Haaga-Helia degree.
3. Academic performance and progress in studies.
4. The mobility must be to a destination that genuinely supports the your internationalisation (not, for example, to the country of residence or, as a rule, the home country).
5. Priority is given to students who have not previously participated in Haaga-Helia exchange programmes (either short or long-term).
6. A student may participate in a maximum of two BIP programmes per academic year.
7. Students who have neglected their obligations in previous Haaga-Helia exchange programmes cannot be selected again.
    

Students participating in the Erasmus+ BIP are entitled to Erasmus+ Short Mobility Grant which consist of daily grant, travel grant and possible fewer opportunities top-up.

Grant requirements

• The BIP must include a mandatory virtual component in addition to the physical mobility period of at least 5 days, with a total workload of at least 3 ECTS credits.
• The BIP program is approved as part of your Haaga-Helia degree.

The daily grant for the physical mobility is €79/day. Grant is calculated based on the programme days in the host university and travel days.

Grant Application

The Erasmus+ BIP participants will apply the grant by using an online form, which can be found on the Erasmus+ BIP portal. You can only apply for the grant once your application for the intensive course has been approved and you have signed your Erasmus+ Learning Agreement. You will receive instructions from the International Services.

All students participating in an Erasmus+ mobility period receive, in addition to the daily grant, a travel grant based on travel distance and mode of transport. The Erasmus+ distance calculator is determines the amount.

If the student travels by an environmentally friendly method as defined by Erasmus+(such as Train, Buss, Car-pooling), a higher grant amount is awarded. Otherwise, a lower travel grant is given.

For the green travel grant, please complete the Green Travel Declaration Form and attach it to the grant application. 

The Erasmus+ programme provides addtional support for students who might otherwise face financial or health-related barriers to mobility. Students can apply for a fixed top-up to the individual grant, or additional funding based on actual costs.

In Finland, the groups eligible for 100€ fixed top-up funding include:

Social obstacles:

• Students with underage children
• Students who are official caregivers under a municipal agreement
   

Migrant background:

• Students with refugee status, asylum seekers, students with international, temporary or subsidiary protection, or those holding a refugee travel document

Disabilities:

• Students holding (or eligible for) an EU Disability Card
• Students with disabilities or functional impairments (at least moderate functional limitation*)

Health obstacles:

• Students with severe and/or chronic health problems (at least moderate functional limitation*)

*Moderate functional impairment (disability categories 6—10)

The person is unable to engage in activities requiring constant precision and concentration. Treatment of the condition is burdensome and time-consuming on a daily basis, and neglecting treatment would endanger health.

For the additional support, please complete the Fewer Opportunities Declaration Form and attach it to your grant application. 

For the green travel support, as well as the fewer opportunities additional support, you will need a declaration form, which must be completed, signed and attached to the grant application. 

If international services need additional clarification for fewer opportunities or for green travel supports, they will contact you by email.

METU International Summer Program 2026 

Location: Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Date: 6.7.-24.7.2026
Credits: 6 ECTS per course
Application fee: 50 € (not refundable)
Course fees:
•    Introduction to Turkish Literature: €1700 (Includes an intensive study trip including 3 nights of accommodation and transportation. This course should be considered as an alternative as students cannot attend other classes during the trip.)
•    Architecture in-SITU: €800 
•    Fundamentals of Physical Education in Education and Society:€1050 
•    Introduction to Turkish Cultural Heritage: €950 
•    Game Development Pipeline: €900

Application deadline: 30.3.2026
More Information: [email protected]

IMC's Summer School - Digital Business Innovation

IMC Summer School Digital Business Innovation will take place from July 26 until August 7, 2026, and builds on IMC University of Applied Sciences Krems faculty’s expertise.. One Summer School – Two Cities: Krems & Vienna. Double the experience, double the inspiration! The program includes an enrichment program with the aim of offering both a high quality academic and intercultural experience.

Participation Fee for students from IMC partner universities: €1199
Credits: 6 ECTS
Contact hours: 150 hours

Learning Outcomes
At the end of the bootcamp, participants will be able to…
•    apply hands-on creative thinking, problem solving, analytical thinking and critical thinking skills to digital innovation challenges,
•    identify opportunities and the necessary digital technologies for realization,
•    plan the design and validation of highly innovative solutions such as business model innovations to organizations,
•    make decisions under uncertainty,
•    sharpen leadership abilities when dealing with uncertainties and human resistance.
The program includes many social and cultural activities, in Krems, Wachau Valley and Vienna. The aim is to give visiting students a taste of Austrian and European culture while providing opportunities for networking and socializing.

Application deadline: 30.1.2026
More information: [email protected]
 

You will reveive application guidelines from the international services once you have received their approval to participate the course. 
 

Haaga-Helia degree students can apply for a travel grant for summer schools and other short courses that are not Erasmus+grant eligible. 

Applications are submitted via MoveON using the Outgoing Short Stay application. (LINK TBA)

Grant requirements:

• The grant can be awarded only once and cannot be applied for after the exchange has taken place.
• Your international services specialist must approve your study plan before the exchange.
• The course organiser must be a foreign university or university of applied sciences with a good and recognised level of teaching.

Grant amounts for 2025:

• Nordic and Baltic countries: €150/exchange
• Other European countries: €250/exchange
• Non-European countries: €400/exchange
   

Grants are paid on the 15th of each month. (excluding summer)

• The monthly deadline for application submission is on the 25th day at 23:59
• If you have submitted the application by the deadline the grant will be paid on the 15th of the following month
• If you submit your application after the monthly deadline your grant is paid after two months (e.g. you submit your application on 26.9. the grant is paid on 15.11.) 

Please note that grant applications are not processed or paid during the summer vacation period. If your Intensive or Summer course is scheduled for the summer period (June-August), you must apply for the grant before the start of the summer period.

If the grant application is submitted during the summer holidays, the grant application will be processed and paid after the summer holidays.

Erasmus+ BIPs and other international intensive courses held at Haaga-Helia bring together students and teachers from various countries, offering an excellent opportunity to gain international experience as part of your studies on your home campus. 

These courses have inspired many students to pursue further international cooperation and apply for long-term exchanges or internships abroad.

Course registration is in Peppi.

Available courses can be found in the study guide. (Link coming soon)