EuroTeQ Engineering University

Olivier Christinat/EPFL
The EuroTeQ Engineering University aims to shape the future of European engineering through international collaboration. EuroTeQ activities support the development of intercultural and multilingual competences and an entrepreneurial mindset. The focus is to instill students and lifelong learners with the ability to think and act responsibly and be ready to lead a competitive and sustainable Europe into the future.Â
The EuroTeQ Engineering University alliance is composed of the following partners:
- Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
- Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Denmark
- Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), The Netherlands
- Ăcole Polytechnique (lâX), France
- Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU), Czech Republic
- Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), Estonia
- HEC Paris, France
- IESE Business School, Spain
- Ăcole Polytechnique FĂ©dĂ©rale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland
Opportunities for students:
EuroTeQ is committed to fostering both virtual and physical mobility across its European university alliance. EPFL Doctoral students can thus participate in the following activities:
The EuroTeQ partner universities work together in the EuroTeQ Joint Campus. One important element of this Joint Campus is our course catalogue. In our joint course catalogue, the seven EuroTeQ universities share educational offerings among partner institutions.
The EuroTeQ courses are available to all students of each participating institution. The catalogue lists online courses, hybrid courses and some blended courses.
Are you interested in studying at one of EuroTeQâs partner universities?⯠Check out the Course Catalogue and see what the other universities have to offer.
The EuroTeQ Collider, a flagship initiative of the EuroTeQ Engineering University network, brings together PhD students from different disciplinary backgrounds and external partners to tackle pressing real-world challenges inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this challenge-based learning programme, participants co-create innovative solutions with tangible impact â from tackling climate change to improving urban life â while developing key transversal skills such as creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship and leadership.
The EuroTeQ Collider operates on a simple yet powerful educational model: internal and external partners â including companies, international and local NGOs, and public institutions â propose real challenges they face in their everyday work. These challenges are deliberately framed to be highly interdisciplinary, allowing for multiple potential solutions. PhD students are then introduced to the challenges and, working in diverse teams, collaborate closely with each other and the partner to develop an innovative response. Throughout the process, participants benefit from tailored workshops and lectures, as well as guidance from pedagogical experts in challenge-based learning, ensuring they gain both practical experience and valuable skills while addressing meaningful, real-world problems.
The journey culminates in the EuroTeQaThon, where the most promising ideas from across Europe are presented to an international jury. The 2025 final, hosted in June by Eindhoven University of Technology, gathered diverse, interdisciplinary teams to compete for top honours and EPFL had one of three winning teams.
But more than a competition, EuroTeQathon is a change to learn, to develop your ideas, network and meet people from other European universities. Engage with a challenge, either internal or proposed by one of our external partners, and become part of a dynamic team representing EPFL. More on the EuroTeQ Collider here.
Opportunities for teachers:
EuroTeQ offers teachers and instructors a unique platform to collaborate, innovate, and grow within a vibrant European academic community. The EuroTeQ Alliance offers you the following opportunities to collaborate and grow:
CLEER (CLearinghouse of Engineering Education Resources) is a curated database of literature on engineering education. It offers teachers and program developers easy access to high-quality research on engineering education from around the world.
Designed to support evidence-based teaching, CLEER helps educators explore topics such as active learning, assessment, inclusion, sustainability, and digital transformation. The platform makes it simple to discover relevant studies and translate research insights into classroom practice and curriculum design.
EPFL teachers are invited to explore CLEER, find inspiration for their courses, and connect with a growing community of educators committed to advancing engineering education through research and collaboration here
The EuroTeQ Course Catalogue is a catalogue of online, hybrid, and blended courses from the seven partner universities. These EuroTeQ courses are available to students from each participating institution, including doctoral students from EPFL. By adding your course to the course catalogue, your courses become available to students from across EuroTeQ, which increases your international reach and supports greater cultural exchanges.
If you are interested in joining an ever-growing group of teachers from EPFL and other partner universities whose courses are already on the EuroTeQ Course Catalogue, reach out to us at [email protected].
Weâre excited to announce the EuroTeQ Spring School 2026: âInclusive and Engaging Learning in the International Classroomâ hosted at Czech Technical University in Prague.
Join fellow educators from across the EuroTeQ alliance, including EPFL, to explore inclusive teaching strategies, collaborative design labs, and innovative tools for hybrid and international learning environments.
This yearâs Spring School offers you the chance to:
- Develop inclusive and culturally responsive teaching strategies
- Gain tools and frameworks to design engaging international learning experiences
- Collaborate with peers from EuroTeQ partner universities
- Address engagement and cross-cultural dynamics in teaching
- Explore hybrid and online teaching for international audiences
- Learn to integrate AI and digital tools in your classroom
- Join a vibrant network of like-minded international educators
- Contribute to and benefit from evidence-based educational research
- Enhance your teaching with hands-on design labs and collaborative projects
đ Key dates:
- Online kick-off: 19 February 2026
- On-site in Prague: 9â13 March 2026
- Online feedback session: 26 March 2026
đ Registrations for 2026 have now closed. Please contact your respective pedagogical advisor at the Teaching Support Centre (CAPE) to check if you can still join.
Opportunities for industrial partners:
The EuroTeQ Collider, a key initiative of the EuroTeQ Engineering University network, is a challenge-based learning programme addressing real-world problems, informed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This unique platform brings together external partners, talented students, and researchers to co-create innovative solutions with tangible impact.
The EuroTeQ Collider, a flagship initiative of the EuroTeQ Engineering University network, brings together PhD students from different disciplinary backgrounds and external partners to tackle pressing real-world challenges inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this challenge-based learning programme, participants co-create innovative solutions with tangible impact â from tackling climate change to improving urban life â while developing key transversal skills such as creativity, collaboration, entrepreneurship and leadership.
The EuroTeQ Collider operates on a simple yet powerful educational model: internal and external partners â including companies, international and local NGOs, and public institutions â propose real challenges they face in their everyday work. These challenges are deliberately framed to be highly interdisciplinary, allowing for multiple potential solutions. PhD students are then introduced to the challenges and, working in diverse teams, collaborate closely with each other and the partner to develop an innovative response. Throughout the process, participants benefit from tailored workshops and lectures, as well as guidance from pedagogical experts in challenge-based learning, ensuring they gain both practical experience and valuable skills while addressing meaningful, real-world problems.
Joining the EuroTeQ Collider brings you in touch with motivated PhD students and provides prospective solutions to some of your challenges as an organisation, unit or a team. The design process from a challenge to a solution is highly co-constructed bringing in valuable insights and skills from different disciplines.Â
The journey culminates in the EuroTeQaThon, where the most promising ideas from across Europe are presented to an international jury. The 2025 final, hosted in June by Eindhoven University of Technology, gathered diverse, interdisciplinary teams to compete for top honours.
Join the EuroTeQ Collider: Partner with a multitalented student team from EPFL to drive sustainable innovation! More on how to join here.
Other professional development opportunities :
The EuroTeQ alliance has launched the EuroTeQ course catalogue for professional learners, aimed at equipping engineering professionals and lifelong learners with industry-relevant skills.
In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving industry demands, lifelong learning is more crucial than ever. The EuroTeQ alliance has launched the EuroTeQ course catalogue for professional learners, aimed at equipping engineering professionals and lifelong learners with industry-relevant skills.
The catalogue offers:
- A wide range of subjects: Covering key areas such as AI, sustainable engineering, or digital transformation.
- Flexible learning formats: Online, hybrid, and in-person options tailored for busy schedules.
- International expertise: Courses delivered by top European technical universities.
- Certification: Recognition of completed courses.
Click here to explore the catalogue.
Past experiences of EPFLâs EuroTeQ students
EPFL first participated in the EuroTeQaThon (in the framework of the Collider) in 2024. See some impressions by the participating students.
In 2025, EPFL was proudly represented by three PhD teams whose, projects addressed challenges from partners Pro Natura, Logitech, and WWF:
- Good Metal (WWF): A blockchain-based traceability system ensuring metals such as lithium, copper, and nickel are sourced and processed ethically, using IoT, satellite data, and independent verification.
- Treeple (Pro Natura): An urban forestry decision-making tool leveraging satellite data and predictive models to identify optimal planting sites and species for biodiversity, cooling, and well-being.
- ATHENA (Logitech): An AI-driven platform to streamline onboarding by capturing and delivering organizational know-how through an intuitive multimedia interface.
The results were outstanding: Good Metal won first place, while Treeple secured second place in their group â a testament to the creativity, commitment, and problem-solving skills of all EPFL participants.

Beyond the competition, the EuroTeQ experience continued at the Ignite Bootcamp at IESE Business School in Barcelona, where two EPFL PhD candidates joined peers from across the alliance for an intensive four-day training on turning deep-tech sustainability ideas into viable business ventures. As participant Navadheer Yalamanchili reflected:
It was a truly transformative experience. The case studies, discussions, and expert insights helped me understand how to structure a business plan, communicate technology-driven ideas, and see the entrepreneurial side of sustainability. I also formed lasting friendships.
EuroTeQ at EPFL is supported by Movetia which is funded by the Swiss Confederation.Â
