We’re thrilled to announce that the application window is now open for the Una Europa Joint Bachelor in Sustainability (BASUS), an innovative and truly European degree co-created by eight leading research-intensive universities.
About the Programme
BASUS is a three-year international interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead the global sustainability transition. It’s not just a degree — it’s a transformative experience across borders, disciplines, and ideas.
Graduates will receive a single joint diploma awarded by six renowned universities:
- KU Leuven
- Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Universität Zürich
- Helsingin yliopisto/Helsingfors universitet
- Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie
The programme also benefits from the participation of two mobility partners: the University of Edinburgh and Freie Universität Berlin.
Accredited through the European Approach, BASUS reflects a new standard in transnational education.
Why Choose BASUS?
- Study at three top European universities
- Interdisciplinary curriculum addressing sustainability challenges from multiple angles
- Mobility of students and teaching staff, with instruction from experts across the Una Europa alliance
- Career-ready graduates, equipped to work as Sustainability Consultants, Policy Advisors, Chief Sustainability Officers, and more
- A commitment to real-world impact and critical, informed thinking about sustainability
Programme Structure
- Year 1: All students begin with a shared Common Core at Uniwersytet Jagielloński in Kraków
- Year 2 & 3: Students follow thematic tracks at different partner universities, such as:
- Law & Politics of Sustainability – Jagiellonian University
- Environmental & Life Sciences – Complutense University of Madrid
- Sustainable Chemistry & Physics – University of Helsinki
- Social Sciences & Humanities – University of Zurich
- Economics, Management & Engineering – KU Leuven
- Economy & Geography – Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
The programme concludes with a capstone semester and optional summer schools hosted across Una Europa universities.
How to Apply
Admission is based on a custom-designed entrance exam assessing aptitude and potential. The test will be held online, making it accessible to applicants from all over the world.
Ready to Forge a Sustainable Future?
Join the BASUS programme and become part of the University of the Future. With world-class education, international mobility, and a forward-thinking curriculum, BASUS empowers students to make meaningful change.
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