International Intensive Courses

Below you will find Erasmus+ BIPs open for applications in year 2027. 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.

BIP Futures-ready Ulysseus Innovators: A Futures Lab for Life Sciences

Location: MCI, Innsbruck
Dates: 22–26 February 2027, virtual component on 10 February 2027
Credits: 3 ECTS
Eligible students: Master's students
Application period: 30 October–20 November 2026

Applications must be submitted through the SoleMove portal: https://saas.solenovo.fi/move/dashboard

Log in using your Haaga-Helia credentials. Select Applications → Create a New Application and enter the following details:

• Application type: Short Student Exchange
• Mobility type: Study
• Application period: Erasmus+ BIP 2027

The application process for an Erasmus+ BIP course consists of following steps:

1.  Apply for the Erasmus+ BIP according to the application instructions provided for each course. Some BIP programes are integrated into Haaga-Helia courses. In these cases, students must also be registered for the relevant course implementation.
2. Selected students will receive instructions to complete the Erasmus+ BIP application in the Solemove portal.

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

The daily grant for the BIP programme in the host insitution is €79/day. In addition, participants receive daily grant for two travel days. 

Erasmus+ travel grant is based on the distance between the home university and the host institution and it's automatically paid to everyone receiving an Erasmus+ grant. The grant is calculated with the Erasmus+ distance calculator: https://erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu/resources-and-tools/distance-calculator.

Green Travel Grant

If you travel to your exchange destination using a green mode of transport, such as train, bus or carpooling, you may be eligible for an increased green travel grant and up to 6 additional travel days for which individual support may be paid. Tips for greener travel:

• Erasmus by Train
• Erasmus Green Travel

You can apply for green travel support by enclosing to your grant application a Green Travel Declaration form in which you describe your mode of transport and travel schedule. You must keep receipts for your travel expenses, but you do not need to attach them to your application.

Green Travel Declaration

Students who have fewer opportunities to participate in a student exchange and who belong to following nationally defined groups can receive a fixed 100€ fewer opportunities top-up.

Social obstacles:

• Students with families (children under 18)
• Acting as a family carer (agreement on family care with the municipality)

Migrant background:

• Students who have received international protection (refugees, asylum seekers, those who have received international, temporary or secondary protection, or the student has a refugee travel document)

Disabilities:

• Students with an EU disability card, or the right to it
• Disabled and functionally impaired (at least moderate functional impairment*)

Health obstacles:

• Suffering from serious and/or chronic health problems (at least moderate functional impairment*) *Moderate functional impairment: disability categories 6—10. The person is not capable of activities that require constant precision and concentration. The treatment of the disease causes stress and takes time every day, and neglecting the treatment causes a danger to the state of health.

You can apply for fewer opportunities top-up by enclosing to your grant application a Fewer Opportunities Declaration form in which you describe your eligibility for one of the above mentioned group. 

Open configuration options

Fewer Opportunities Declaration

Grant application is part of the Erasmus+ BIP application in Solemove portal. Participants will receive instructions after their Erasmus+ BIP pariticipation has been confirmed.

Grant conditions

By submitting a grant application, participants agree to comply with the Erasmus+ Programme rules and Haaga-Helia's grant conditions.

Participants are required to:

• Successfully complete the Erasmus+ BIP course.
• Submit the required documents (Erasmus+ BIP Certificate).
• Complete the Erasmus+ participant survey.

Haaga-Helia Grant Terms and Conditions

Budapest October 2026 program

Dates: 26 - 30 October 2026

Location: BGE City Centre Campus, 1054 Budapest, Alkotmány utca 9–11. 

                      and Zugló Campus, 1149 Budapest, Buzogány street 10-12.  

Application deadline: 30 September 2026 

Participation fee: free of charge for students and staff members from our partner universities (additional costs, e.g., transportation, accommodation etc. must be covered by the participant) 

Credits: 3 ECTS 

Format: five days of in-person training in Budapest, complemented by an online component 

Registration link: BLENDED SHORT TERM MOBILITY PROGRAMME 2026/2027 AUTUMN 2 – Űrlap kitöltése

1. Basics of Coaching

The aim of the Basics of Coaching course is to introduce participants to the fundamental principles, mindset, and practical tools of coaching. The course develops essential coaching communication skills such as active listening, powerful questioning, trust building, assertive communication, and solution focused conversations. Participants will gain an understanding of the coaching process and learn how to apply basic coaching models and techniques in professional and personal contexts through practice-oriented learning. The course is highly interactive and based on experiential learning methods, including pair work, group discussions, role plays, and reflective exercises.  

2. Hello, Tourist! The Role and Evolution of Interpretation and Narratives in Postmodern Tourism

The course aims to explore the changes occurring in the field of interpretation and narratives because of trends in tourism demand and supply.  During the course, students will become familiar with the concepts and tools of interpretation in visitor economy – how can we tell stories that are personalised, entertaining, and informative, yet memorable? Through practical examples, students will understand the importance of context-focused, segment-specific, engaging and experience-based interpretation approaches and narratives that align with current trends (e.g., sustainability), are engaging, and are grounded in real-world experience, while discovering the potential they hold. 

Set in Budapest, the course focuses on themed sightseeing walks and the city’s range of renewed and new attractions. In addition to site visits, guest expert lecturers will also help participants learn best practices throughout the course. 

3. Back to the future of the banking sector, practical secrets of (green) financing

Our aim is to provide students global knowledge that they can use in their future careers, by introducing them to the practical world, secrets of the financing, and especially the green financing of banking sector.

By the end of the course, participants will gain knowledge and practice to 

• Apply theoretical finance knowledge to practical banking cases 
• Understand the complex nature of corporate financing 
• Prepare and justify a bank‑level credit application 
• Integrate ESG and sustainability aspects into financial decision‑making 
• Work effectively in international teams 
• Communicate professionally with financial stakeholders

4. Current issues 3 – Current issues in international business and communication

This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of contemporary challenges and practical applications in the field of international business and communication. Through participation in these lectures, students will be introduced to real-world case studies, current research findings and innovative practices. The interactive nature of the sessions encourages student engagement, critical thinking and meaningful dialogue with guest lecturers, allowing participants to actively explore and analyse global business issues. 

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UniTartu Summer School

Every summer, the UniTartu Summer School welcomes over 100 students from around the world for an exciting two-week experience in Tartu. The summer school offers a diverse selection of high-quality multidisciplinary courses tailored for students of all levels. Beyond academics, the vibrant social programme features a variety of engaging cultural activities, ensuring a memorable summer experience. Further information: https://ut.ee/en/unitartu-summer-school

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University of Barcelona Summer School 2027 

You can find the academic offer here.

If you would like to receive more information please contact Sol Curin at [email protected]

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

Haaga-Halia travel grant in 2026-2027:

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

Grant conditions

• 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.

The application for other Intensive courses involves the following steps:

1. Fill in the Bilateral Intensive Course Application on Bilateral Intensive Programme 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 travel grant. It is very important to follow all instructions carefully.

Bilateral Intensive Programme Portal (link will open in November 2026)

The travel grant for the intensive course is applied in the Solemove portal.

1. Log in to the Solemove using your Haaga-Helia credentials.
2. Complete the International Intensive Programme application. Attach the acceptance letter for the intensive course.
3. An International Services Specialist will approve your application, after which you can apply for the travel grant.
4. After completing the intensive course, upload your certificate to the Solemove system.

Haaga-Helia International Services will guide you through each step of the application process.

• The monthly deadline for application submission is on the 15th 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 16.9. the grant is paid on 15.11.) 
• Grant will be paid earliest two months before the exchange period.

As a general rule, the grant is paid 1–2 months before the programme in abroad. However, due to incomplete information or tight schedules, applications may sometimes be submitted very close to the start of the mobility period. In such cases, the grant payment may be processed only shortly before the course or, in the worst-case scenario, after the course has already taken place.

Participants should therefore be prepared to cover their travel and accommodation expenses upfront using their own funds if the grant payment is delayed for any reason.

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)