INGENIUM Pathway Framework

The INGENIUM European University is dedicated to transform European Higher Education by adding flexibility and international mobility to nationally accredited degree programmes. With the INGENIUM Pathway Framework, students will be able to enrich their education with additional study fields and global experiences while completing their regular degree. 

Defining the INGENIUM Pathway Programme

The INGENIUM Pathway Programme is a standard academic programme at bachelor, master, or doctorate level that incorporates the opportunity for students to include additional study fields into their regular study programme and to add an international mobility (virtual and physical) component. With the INGENIUM Pathway Programme Model, students can follow an increasingly flexible learning pathway, grow their transversal personal and professional skillsets and increase their international exposure opportunities while pursuing their regular national degree. To successfully complete an INGENIUM Pathway programme students must fulfil specific requirements. A successful completion of the programme will be formally acknowledged in a diploma supplement.

Students choose a study programme at any member institution of the INGENIUM European University and will be enrolled in a nationally accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD programme. The curriculum of this national programme will form the core of their studies.

Thereafter, students will be offered the opportunity to incorporate an INGENIUM Pathway into their studies. The sooner this option is selected however, the easier it can be incorporated into the student life cycle. By joining the INGENIUM Pathway, students can effectively customise their individual study programme while still being guided by the curriculum of the national study programme.

This approach has the clear benefit of preserving national requirements while adding curricular flexibility and international mobility within the INGENIUM European University. It furthermore recognizes the different starting points of each partner university and allows a step-by-step implementation process.

Learn more about Programme Structure and Design:

The INGENIUM Pathway Programme Model follows a flexible and modular approach, allowing students to tailor their studies to their individual interests and goals. With this modular approach, study programmes are categorized into three main module types: Core knowledge areas provide a foundation in the specialized subjects of a student’s chosen field, ensuring depth and expertise. Horizontal modules allow students to explore topics from other disciplines, fostering interdisciplinary learning and broadening perspectives. Transversal skills focus on developing versatile competencies such as communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, with particular emphasis on digital competences and entrepreneurship. For study programmes to be eligible to offer an INGENIUM Pathway, the curriculum must be categorized into the three different categories. Each study programme may be structured differently according to its national requirements.
When building their individual INGENIUM Pathway, students will be able to select from a diverse range of options, including online courses as well as bundled course packages available through physical mobility at the INGENIUM campuses. This combination of virtual and in-person learning provides flexibility and encourages students to engage with different teaching methods, environments, and cultural perspective
The modular system offers significant flexibility, as students can choose modules from a wide range of options available across the INGENIUM European Campus locations. This allows them to benefit from diverse academic perspectives and expertise. The number of credits available for selection from each category will vary depending on the specific study programme, as will the number of partner campuses offering relevant courses. Such details will be described in a dedicated manual for each INGENIUM Pathway Programme. The INGENIUM partner universities may offer pathways in the same fields of study and they may differ in their structure and course offerings. This customization enables students to shape their academic journey according to their preferences, while still meeting the requirements of their degree.
Initially, the home university of each programme will define and structure the INGENIUM Pathways to provide a clear foundation for students. Over time, each INGENIUM Pathway will evolve to incorporate greater flexibility, allowing students to play a more active role in shaping their academic journey and selecting courses that reflect their personal interests and career aspirations.

For a study programme to qualify as an INGENIUM Pathway Programme, it must meet specific criteria to ensure consistency and quality within the INGENIUM European University. The curriculum must provide options categorized into the three module types: Core knowledge areas, horizontal modules, and transversal skills. Additionally, the programme must comply with national regulations and facilitate credit recognition to ensure academic continuity. Students are normally required to spend at least 25% of the study periods in physical mobility, such as a work placement, a study semester abroad or multiple shorter stays abroad with BiPs or other forms of short-term mobility. The programme should also allow for ample opportunities for modules to be delivered by guest scholars, such as teaching mobilities or virtual mobility or other similar formats, amounting to around 25% of the total ECTS of the programme. Programmes that do not meet this threshold may still be approved as IPP by the INGENIUM Academic Committee if they are well-justified and incorporate a strong international dimension consistent with the pathway’s goals.

The INGENIUM European University is currently in the process of determining which specific programmes will include the INGENIUM Pathways. These pathways will provide students with additional academic opportunities and international exposure by offering a diverse range of courses across participating institutions. As the programme develops, the list of available pathways will be expanded, with careful consideration given to the academic strengths of each partner institution and the needs of the students. The INGENIUM Pathway options are expected to be regularly updated and extended to reflect the evolving range of study options available through the INGENIUM Pathway Programme Model.

The INGENIUM Pathway Programme Model is designed to seamlessly integrate with nationally accredited study programmes across the INGENIUM European University, ensuring that the learning outcomes align and adhere to the Bologna Process, European Standards and Guidelines, the European Approach as well as national jurisdictional, professional, and local requirements. Each INGENIUM partner university must comply with its own accreditation, national, and local regulations.

Each programme offering an INGENIUM Pathway will provide comprehensive guidelines to help students customize their academic journey according to their career-related individual needs and interests. These guidelines outline the options available for selecting modules from core knowledge areas, horizontal modules from other fields, and transversal skill courses as mentioned above. The level of flexibility may be adapted and enhanced for each study programme, which will be revisited especially when a study programme requires reaccreditation in the future. Students are encouraged to build a pathway that aligns with their career goals and academic aspirations while meeting the ECTS requirements for their specific programme as well as the curricular requirements for their chosen professional career pathway. Customisation ensures that students can leverage the diverse offerings at different INGENIUM partner universities, allowing for a unique and flexible study experience tailored to their educational objectives.

Further Information and Contact details

Read the complete INGENIUM Pathway Framework.

Please contact your local INGENIUM Partner Coordinator or the Project manager INGENIUM European Campus at HKA, Lisa Riedel, if you wish to learn more about your opportunities to transform your study programme into an INGENIUM Pathway Programme.