Celebrating a Milestone: the INGENIUM European University launches Pathway Framework

The INGENIUM Pathway Framework offers a transformative approach to higher education by adding flexibility and international mobility to nationally accredited degree programmes. Designed for students pursuing Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate-level programmes, it empowers them to enrich their education with additional study fields and global experiences while completing their regular degree.

What is the INGENIUM Pathway Programme?

At its core, the INGENIUM Pathway Programme integrates seamlessly into a nationally accredited academic programme offered by any member institution of the INGENIUM European University. The standard curriculum serves as the foundation, with the opportunity for students to enhance their learning through:

  • Flexible learning pathways.
  • Development of transversal skills.
  • Increased international exposure.

Upon successful completion, the programme is formally recognized in the diploma supplement, reflecting the student’s expanded academic and professional journey.

How Does It Work?

Students first enrol in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme at an INGENIUM university. This foundational curriculum forms the core of their studies. From there, students can choose to incorporate an INGENIUM Pathway, customizing their programme while remaining aligned with national academic requirements.

Early selection is key, as it simplifies integration into the academic lifecycle. The pathway model allows students to benefit from the structured curriculum of their national programme while enjoying greater curricular flexibility and international mobility opportunities.

Why Choose the INGENIUM Pathway?

The framework offers several distinct advantages:

  • Preservation of National Standards: Students meet all national degree requirements.
  • Customisation: Flexible modules tailored to individual learning goals.
  • Global Mobility: Opportunities for virtual and physical international experiences.
  • Collaborative Implementation: Recognizes the unique starting points of partner universities and allows gradual adoption.

Criteria for a Qualifying Programme

To ensure quality and consistency, a study programme must meet specific criteria to qualify as an INGENIUM Pathway Programme:

  1. Curriculum Design:
    • Include modules across three categories:
      • Core knowledge areas.
      • Horizontal modules.
      • Transversal skills.
    • Align with national regulations and facilitate credit recognition.
  2. Mobility Requirements:
    • At least 25% of the programme involves physical mobility, such as:
      • Work placements.
      • Study semesters abroad.
      • Shorter stays abroad, such as BiPs or short-term exchanges.
  3. Opportunities for Guest Scholars:
    •  25 % of the modules delivered by visiting academics through teaching mobilities or virtual platforms.

Embracing International Education

The INGENIUM Pathway Framework transforms traditional degree programmes into opportunities for global engagement and personal growth. By offering curricular flexibility, skill development, and international mobility, it prepares students for success in an increasingly interconnected world.

The next step will be to implement the INGENIUM Pathway Programme and encourage students to participate in such a pathway.