Welcome to INVEST
The Competitive University for a Sustainable Society
The INVEST European University Alliance unites a diverse group of institutions across Europe, each with extensive experience and a shared profile as internationalized entities. This alliance includes the Slovak University of Agriculture (SUA) in Nitra, Slovakia; the University of Agribusiness and Rural Development (UARD) in Plovdiv, Bulgaria; the University of Thessaly (UTH) in Volos, Greece; Karelia University of Applied Sciences in Joensuu, Finland; the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA) in Reims, France; the University of Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB) in Milan, Italy; and the University of Cordoba (UCO) in Cordoba, Spain. Together, these institutions collaborate under the European Commission’s initiative to form and evaluate European Universities, aiming to enhance educational quality and integration across the continent.
Invest RoadMap
- 2020-2023
- 2024-2028
Designing the University of the Future!
Our vision is to create a modern European University fulfilling the needs and requirements of the new generation of Europeans willing to lead in the introduction of sustainable life in regions across Europe. By establishing this European university, we:
• INVEST in enhancing the sustainability and inclusiveness of our partner regions
• INVEST in the innovation of our education system and research methods
• INVEST in our students becoming active citizens and future shaping professionals for Europe.
Putting our vision into Practise!
INVEST will become a model of good practice in the achievement of the policies of the European Education Area.
Achievements will be visible in innovative teaching and research, international academic mobility and intercultural collaboration, development of a robust academic culture, provision of products and services to gain new skills and competences for the benefit of European regions and local communities.
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A European Alliance of 7 Universities
Studies
Bachelors
Are you a student in the 2nd or 3rd year of your bachelor's degree? We invite bright students motivated to work on pressing real-life problems to take a look at the ten INVEST Bachelor Specialization studies
Masters
We invite curious, ambitious, and intelligent students to our master's programs. Once you’ve obtained your Bachelor's degree, you may be ready for the next step.
Our Testimonials
Iliana
The INVEST Summer School that took place both remotely and in Plovdiv, Bulgaria in May 2022 was an intense and unforgettable experience!
Miili Mähönen
The cooperation of international higher education institutions adds an interesting dimension to studies. Working in a multicultural, diverse community enhances one’s communication and interaction skills and opens up new perspectives. . I hope that each participant of INVEST gets as unique and eventful experiences as I did. It is worth it, believe me.
Harm Okkema
I am studying Management of the Living Environment, currently in my second year. When I read about this summer school, I immediately called and thought that this would be a great opportunity. Until now, we had no experience with cases abroad and this, of course, was the perfect moment.