BIP on Circular Economy 2025

The education on circular economy is limited, with high development needs, particularly in higher education. This blended intensive program integrates the realities of different countries, namely Portugal, Spain, Italy and Romania with specialists in the engineering and sustainability fields to promote collaborative learning through innovative pedagogical approaches in a topic of high relevance, contributing to the integration of this field in different study cycles.
Find all information on the Website: https://international.fe.up.pt/bip/circular-economy/

REQUIREMENTS
To be enrolled in a 3^rd or 2^nd study cycle program of engineering, technology, architecture, or science degrees or to be a professional having a Bachelor's and/or an MSc Degree in engineering, technology, or science.

DURATION

The curricular unit includes 81 total hours, where 26 contact hours are distributed by one week (16 h) of presential activities, including field visits, talks, and group work, and 10 hours of virtual sessions, including the introductory session, talks/seminars with experts, presentation, and analysis of the case studies and final presentations of the assignments.

All activities start in June and are expected to occur between the 9th of June and the 18th of July 2025.

09/06 – 29/06 – virtual component

30/06 – 04/07 – physical component in Porto

05/07 – 18/07 – virtual component

The BIP will last 6 weeks.

FEES
2nd and 3rd cycle students of Science, Technology, and Engineering – partner HEIs: no fee
2nd and 3rd cycle students of Science, Technology, and Engineering from other HEIs: 180 €
Professionals in the areas of Science, Technology, and Engineering with a Bachelor’s or Integrated Master’s degree: 180 €

Fees include all lunches during the face-to-face week (30/06 - 04/07)

Course Certificate or Certificate of Attendance – 5€
Student insurance – 2€

APPLICATIONS
Open between December 2024 and March 2025

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It is mandatory to upload all the following documents:

Motivation Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Proof of Studies

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