EU4Dual - The European Dual Studies University
Subcategory: eu-alliance
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Location | Multiple locations across 9 European countries (led by Mondragon, Spain) |
| Entity Type | multi-university alliance |
| Founded or Announced | Announced 2022, project started January 2023 |
| Status | operating |
| Size and Enrollment | 74,420 students across 40 campuses, 588 dual study programs, 6,691 staff EU4Dual site, FH JOANNEUM |
| Annual Tuition or Cost | Varies by partner institution (dual studies often employer-sponsored) |
| Funding, Endowment, or Investment | €14.4 million Erasmus+ grant from European Commission (2023-2026), one of 64 funded alliances FH JOANNEUM, EC |
| Notable Donors or Backers | European Commission (Erasmus+), national ministries (e.g., Austrian BMBWF), 35+ industry partners |
| Website | https://eu4dual.education/ |
Academic Focus and Programs
Dual higher education combining academic study and work placements; joint dual master's (e.g., Digital & Sustainable Manufacturing Engineering, Green Economy planned); micro-credentials; joint doctoral program; focus on Grand Challenges: Future of Work, Green Economy, Healthy Living Mondragon, EU4Dual
Digital Strategy and Technology
Joint micro-credential portal; blended learning/mobility (e.g., APP-Mobility digital ecosystem); flexible online/hybrid dual programs; no specific LMS mentioned
AI, Platform, or Innovation Programs
Lighthouse research initiatives; innovation in Industry 5.0, digitalisation; Center of Excellence for dual education best practices; joint R&D on societal challenges
Key Partnerships
35+ industry partners; corporate collaborations for internships/research (e.g., SAP, Dassault Systèmes, Safran)
Alliances or Networks
European Universities Initiative; EURASHE (Vice-President involvement)
Leadership and Contact
| Role | Name / Value |
|---|---|
| President / Rector / Head | Jon Altuna (Vice-Rector Mondragon Unibertsitatea, Alliance Coordinator); Dr. Kai Schmidt-Eisenlohr (Secretary General since Sep 2025) LinkedIn, EU4Dual news |
| Digital / Tech Leadership | Not specified |
| Contact Email | info@eu4dual.education; john.harris@dhbw.de EU4Dual partners, DAAD |
| Contact Phone | Not publicly listed |
Why Notable for BD
First European University alliance dedicated to dual studies, integrating work-based learning with higher ed across borders; pioneering joint dual master's/PhD; scalable model for tech-enabled hybrid/dual delivery relevant to LMS platforms; addresses EU skills gaps in digital/green transitions via industry-embedded programs official site, EC funding