APP-MOBILITY is run by partners and universities of the European Dual Studies University – EU4Dual. We are a group of six main partners and five associated institutions.
ESTIA, Savonia, Mondragon University, and MCAST each leads dual studies in their country and brings unique expertise in dual education. The KIC and EURASHE provide additional support.
Together we offer research knowledge, curriculum design, and workplace training expertise. We all have strong industry connections in our respective regions.
This diversity ensures APP-MOBILITY meets the unique needs of various European contexts.
We are creating a fair and unified system to help students in dual study programmes gain real-world experience abroad.
We envision graduates equipped with unique, globally competitive skills gained through our new apprenticeship mobility framework.
We pioneer apprenticeship standards and evaluations. We also provide 6 new industrial mobility programmes, and a searchable register of 200 companies.
ESTIA Institute of Technology is a Basque French engineering school founded in 1996. We offer programmes from post-baccalaureate to Master’s level, both in-person and dual study options.
Our school trains engineers in mechanics, electronics, energy, and advanced computing. This prepares them for global industries such as aeronautics, automotive, and IT.
In 2024, ESTIA had 1,066 students, including 344 apprentices.
Our ecosystem has four parts:
Since our creation, ESTIA has focused on enhancing mobility opportunities for students. We prepare future engineers for a globalised world through trilingual education.
We focus on international mobility. Students can gain six months of experience abroad through academic exchanges, internships, or co-supervised programmes with European partners.
Our commitment to international collaboration has led to various academic partnerships. We have also joined the EU4Dual European alliance. Our location in a bilingual, cross-border region helps us build a strong framework for joint dual education and apprenticeship mobility.
ESTIA coordinates the project and connects project partners with the Granting Authority. We ensure compliance with agreements, manage finances, submit reports, organise meetings, and submit documents on time.
We also lead Work Package 2 on defining models for mobility within alliances.
Savonia is one of the largest universities of applied sciences in Finland. We have three campuses that support over 8,000 Finnish students and 400 international students, along with 600 staff members.
We offer about 30 Bachelor’s programs and several Master’s degrees in six disciplines. We also provide adult education, research, development, and innovation activities.
As a university of applied sciences, we connect higher education with work. Our research fields focus on ecosystems, enhancing both regional and international innovation.
One of our goals is to create a work-life-focused higher education model, the Dual 2.0 model. This will help us provide high-quality and cost-effective education.
Key actions of our Dual 2.0 model include:
Creating new models of work-life oriented mobility is one way to implement our Dual 2.0 model.
Savonia promotes compliance and transparency in recruiting, contracting, and paying students for internships, training periods, and apprenticeships.
We develop standard apprenticeship work contract protocols. We achieve this through legal research, stakeholder workshops, and pilot testing. Our goal is to boost efficiency and fairness for everyone involved.
Mondragon Unibertsitatea is a cooperative university in the Basque Country, Spain. Founded in 1997, we’re part of the Mondragon Corporation, one of the world’s largest cooperative groups.
We’re known for our innovative, student-centred approach. It focuses on active learning, industry collaboration, and social responsibility. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across four faculties: Engineering, Business, Humanities and Education, and Gastronomic Sciences.
We promote entrepreneurship, applied research, and internationalisation. Our goal is to support sustainable development through education, innovation, and cooperation.
A key priority for us is to strengthen our dual education model. This model relies on close collaboration with industry, organisations, and society.
As a founding member of the European Dual Studies University – EU4Dual, we aim to create dual learning environments that meet real-world challenges. Our main actions include:
Participating in AppMobility supports creating innovative, work-life-oriented mobility models that enrich this ecosystem.
Mondragon University heads Work Package 4 on Apprenticeship Evaluation Methodologies. We use our dual education expertise to create inclusive tools for assessing apprenticeship quality. We focus especially on disadvantaged learners.
We also help develop standardised mobility models, credit transfer systems, and work contract protocols. This ensures practical and fair outcomes for implementation across European higher education institutions.
The Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology (MCAST) is Malta’s top vocational education and training institution, founded in 2001.
We offer over 190 full-time and 300 part-time courses, from certificates to doctoral level (MQF Level 1 to Level 8), across seven Institutes and a Gozo Campus.
Our mission is to provide education that is accessible and internationally focused. We respond to individual and economic needs. We maintain strong ties with industry, encourage entrepreneurship, and promote lifelong learning, inclusion, and innovation in vocational training for over 11,000 students each year.
MCAST aims to enhance our dual education model and strengthen ties between education and the workforce.
The AppMobility project aligns with our goals of internationalisation, inclusion, and innovation in vocational education. It helps us develop flexible mobility models that meet real-world demands and adapt to changing learner needs.
This aligns with our aim to improve the quality and recognition of apprenticeships. We also want to build sustainable mobility partnerships and create more inclusive learning environments across Europe.
MCAST shares its expertise in managing high-quality Erasmus+ mobilities for vocational students and apprentices. We co-lead the design of practical mobility tools, ensure quality assurance, and promote strong employer engagement.
With our experience in work-based learning and student support, we create inclusive mobility models for diverse learners. We also help share project results, validate them, and build sustainable frameworks for credit recognition and dual training across Europe.
EURASHE is a Brussels-based organisation that represents universities of applied sciences and other higher education institutions across Europe.
We were established to advocate for applied higher education. Our focus areas include policy development, quality assurance, and fostering innovation. We emphasise the integration of education with regional development, employability, and lifelong learning.
We actively take part in European initiatives like European Universities alliances and Erasmus+ programmes. Our strategic priorities are skills development, research, quality assurance, and transnational cooperation.
EURASHE is part of the APP Mobility project. Our goal is to create a high-quality European system for dual education apprenticeship mobility.
We are the leading association for applied higher education, representing 547 institutions in 31 countries. We use our experience in European policy, advisory groups, and Communities of Practice—like research, quality assurance, and skills—to promote clear pathways, mutual recognition, and learning innovation.
This approach ensures the project’s outcomes align with EU policy goals. It also boosts competitiveness and enhances employability, inclusion, and cooperation throughout Europe.
EURASHE leads the development of standardised evaluation criteria for companies hosting students. We begin with a comprehensive literature review of existing standards and best practices across the EU.
We organise focus groups and interviews with key stakeholders—educators, employers, and policymakers—to gather feedback on evaluation responsibilities and essential criteria.
We synthesise findings to draft core evaluation criteria covering legal compliance, student welfare, training quality, and academic alignment. We also develop training for evaluators, company supervisors, and academic advisors.
The Knowledge Innovation Centre works on bridging education and employment. We combine consultancy expertise, research, and agency creativity to create tailored solutions.
We support public authorities, educational organisations, and international institutions. Our network includes post-secondary and adult education providers, edTech specialists, business experts, and both governmental and non-governmental agencies.
We use a solutions-based approach. This method meets current needs and creates long-term value for clients, people, and society.
KIC has vast experience in standardisation. We are involved in research projects that focus on the link between education and work, as well as on apprenticeship quality assurance.
Our track record includes projects like ApprenticeshipQ, ApprenticeTrack, PROCSEE, SAPS, and HEALINT.
KIC leads dissemination and impact. We ensure effective communication of project outcomes and promote recommendations across Europe.
DHBW – Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (Germany) – The first dual higher education institution in Germany, combining academic studies with workplace training.
FHJ – FH JOANNEUM Gesellschaft mbH (Austria) – One of Austria’s leading universities of applied sciences, the first to offer cooperative study programs.
KUT – Koszalin University of Technology (Poland) – Founded in 1968 as the Higher School of Engineering, it became Koszalin University of Technology in 1996.
PAR – PAR University College (Croatia) – The first and only private higher education institution in Croatia’s Northern Adriatic region.
Neumann János Egyetem (Hungary) – Located in Kecskemét, it is one of Hungary’s youngest tertiary educational institutions.
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