Study abroad from home with Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP)
Studying abroad without leaving home might seem paradoxical, but it's a reality thanks to Unite’s Virtual Exchange Credit Programme (VECP).
The VECP initiative was launched July 2020 in response to the global pandemic. The aim was to create new opportunities for students to continue their academic journey despite the mobility challenges posed by COVID-19.
The programme allows students to select online courses offered by Unite! partner universities, gain credits, and enrich their study programmes, making higher education more flexible and accessible.
Currently, Unite! Offers VECP courses in the fields of energy as well as multicultural and multilingual courses.
Established and Collaborative
The VECP is one of the longest-running collaborative projects within the Unite! alliance. With well-established processes and guidelines, the programme is supported by the Framework Agreement for Unite! Flexible Education Offerings and the Multilateral Agreement for Unite! Virtual Exchange Credit Programme. These agreements ensure students can seamlessly take virtual courses from other universities within the alliance.