The Arqus Joint Programmes were developed jointly by several Arqus universities and offer students the opportunity to gain international experience and benefit from the variety of specializations.
There are currently three Joint Master Programs:
- European Studies The Joint Program brings together the University of Granada, the University of Graz, the University of Leipzig and the University of Vilnius with the aim of promoting a multidisciplinary understanding of Europe's role in the world by drawing on a range of approaches in the humanities and social sciences.
- International Cybersecurity and CyberintelligenceThe program offers specialized academic training in the areas of Cybersecurity, Cyberintelligence and International Relations and Law for Cybersecurity. It is jointly run by four European universities: Granada, Minho, Padua and Vilnius.
- Translation The multiple master's degree program in Translation combines different approaches to translation and translation studies, enhances cooperation between Arqus universities and other European universities, offers future graduates a broader view of this discipline and thus ensures their smooth integration into the international job market.
An overview of the courses offered by the individual Arqus universities can be found in the Course Catalogue.
Arqus promotes unlimited mobility and offers students a large number of places for a stay abroad at one of the nine partner institutions (Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius and Wroclaw).
TheOffice for International Relations of the University of Graz provides information on the procedure for a stay abroad at an Arqus partner university.
Arqus offers a variety of events organized by the Arqus partner universities:
- The Arqus Café is an online language café where small groups meet to practise and improve their language skills in a relaxed atmosphere. It is a great opportunity for students and staff to expand their language and cultural skills informally with other learners.
- Arqus Summer Schoolsare offered by the various partner universities, always with a special focus topic.
- Arqus moVEs is a pre-mobility project in the form of a virtual exchange for all students at an Arqus university who are embarking on an international mobility experience. The program is also open to those who have not yet had the opportunity to study abroad, but are ready to meet new people in an intercultural and multilingual environment.
All current events and dates can be found in our events calendar and in the open calls. Follow us also on social mediaand subscribe to the Arqus newsletterto be informed about all calls for students in good time.
Initiatives such as the Arqus Student Agora or the Arqus Student Council give students the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the alliance.
The Arqus Student Agora focuses on:
- Promoting student participation and improving student engagement at alliance level
- Promoting creative student-led projects
- Supporting the personal and professional development of students
- Improving Arqus services for students
The Student Council consists of two student representatives per university. It ensures student participation at all levels within the alliance - be it in activities or the development of joint policies.
Take an active part in shaping Arqus - mail to: arqus(at)uni-graz.at
The Arqus Talent Scholarship Fund is a scholarship program that aims to attract and retain talent at postgraduate level from around the world. The scholarship is aimed at talented graduates and students who are pursuing a master's or doctoral degree at one of the Arqus partner universities (Granada, Graz, Leipzig, Lyon 1, Maynooth, Minho, Padua, Vilnius and Wroclaw). A mobility to a second Arqus partner university is mandatory.
All current events and dates can be found in our calendar of events and in the open calls. Follow us also on social mediaand subscribe to the Arqus newsletterto be informed about all calls for students in good time.
The Arqus Alumni Mentorship Programis an online program that connects Arqus alumni, regardless of their field of study or current profession, with current students and graduates to provide mentoring, career guidance and networking opportunities. The program aims to support students in work-integrated learning and transition to the world of work in transnational contexts.
The Arqus Students Ambassadors Programis an initiative led by the Arqus Student Agora with the aim of building a network of student ambassadors from Arqus Alliance partner universities. The program offers students the opportunity to promote the values of the Arqus Alliance and connect with other students, staff and members of local communities.
Arqus Student Co-designed Projectsare innovative and collaborative initiatives that promote cultural exchange and the integration of international students at Arqus member universities. These are thewinning projects of the year 2023.
All current events and dates can be found in our events calendar and in the Open Calls. Follow us also on social mediaand subscribe to the Arqus newsletterto be informed about all calls for students in good time.
