General information
Form of instruction and time commitment
Virtual Phase: 9-20 November 2026 (6 hours. Introduction, Team Preparation and Final Preparation), Physical Phase: 23-27 November 2027 (full-day programme in Sveti Nikole and Pretor, including lectures, short talks, case studies, simulations, debates, group work and presentations – with AI-supported learning and digital tools)
Partner institutions
Lecturers / trainers
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Marija Grozdanovska Milovska (Academic Coordinator), Viktorija Velkova (Administrative Coordinator), academic staff, researchers and invited experts from partner institutions
Accreditation / evaluation
Compliance with national and EU accreditation standards and with the ECHE.
Entry requirements
- Undergraduate, graduate or postgraduate students enrolled in Law, Public administration, Economics, ICT or related fields.
- English language level B2 recommended.
Programme structure
Virtual component
9, 16, 20 November 2026. Three online preparatory sessions (2 hours each) before the physical mobility. Activities include introduction to AI, cybersecurity, digital rights and preparation of international project teams.
Physical component
23-27 November 2026, Sveti Nikole and Pretor (Lake Prespa), North Macedonia.
- Day 1: Opening, AI governance and team-building.
- Day 2: Cybersecurity challenges and legal frameworks.
- Day 3: Psychology, ethics and digital behaviour.
- Day 4: Economic impact of AI and project development.
- Day 5: Project presentations, evaluation and closing ceremony.
Link between components
Knowledge acquired during the virtual phase is applied during collaborative international projects completed throughout the physical mobility.
Social and cultural programme
Cultural visits, networking activities, intercultural evenings and visits in the Prespa region and North Macedonia.
Learning and pedagogical aspects
Participants will explore emerging digital challenges from legal, technological, economic and psychological perspectives while working in international teams to develop innovative solutions.
Course aim
To provide participants with interdisciplinary knowledge and practical skills concerning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital rights.
Teaching methods
- Interactive lectures
- Workshops
- Callenge-based learning
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Peer learning
- Collaborative projects
Work-based and practical components
Interdisciplinary group projects and analysis of real-life case studies.
Course contents
AI fundamentals; cybersecurity; digital rights; ethical AI; digital governance; cyber resilience; psychology of online behaviour; economic implications of AI; EU digital policies.
Learning outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- explain AI, cybersecurity and digital rights concepts;
- assess legal and ethical implications of emerging technologies;
- analyse cyber risks and mitigation measures;
- collaborate effectively in multicultural environments;
- develop interdisciplinary solutions to digital challenges;
- present project outcomes professionally.
Competency framework
- Digital competence;
- Critical thinking;
- Ethical reasoning;
- Problem solving;
- Intercultural communication;
- Teamwork;
- Project management.
Assessment / verification criteria
- Participation in virtual activities: 20%;
- Participation in physical activities: 30%;
- Group project: 40%;
- Final presentation/reflection: 10%.
Grading scheme and form of credit
The programme awards 3 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System). Pass/fail.
Supervision and identity verification during assessment
Supervised onsite assessment with participant identification.
Recommended reading and learning resources
- EU Artificial Intelligence Act;
- GDPR;
- NIS2 Directive;
- European Commission digital policy publications;
- Academic materials provided by lecturers.
Participants: eligibility and selection
Eligible participants
Bachelor, Master and Doctoral students from partner institutions, primarily in Law, Economics, Psychology, ICT and related disciplines.
Eligibility criteria
B2 English level; nomination by home institution; participation in both virtual and physical components.
Application documents
Application form, CV, motivation letter and proof of enrolment.
Selection procedure
Selection by sending institutions and confirmation by the coordinating institution.
Important dates
Application deadline: 1st November 2026.
Virtual component: November 2026.
Physical mobility: 23-27 November 2026.
Inclusion and accessibility
Support available according to Erasmus+ inclusion and accessibility provisions.
Funding schemes
Students from EU Member States and associated countries (KA131)
Individual support for short-term mobility paid by the sending institution, at the rates of the Programme Guide in force, with top-ups for participants with fewer opportunities and travel support where applicable.
Participants from other countries (KA171)
Funding through international credit mobility projects of the sending or receiving institution (e.g. travel covered by the sending institution; accommodation and meals provided by the organisers).
Staff participants
Teaching (STA) or training (STT) mobility funded by the sending institution; Erasmus+ individual support for staff in BIPs is limited in duration (see Programme Guide in force).
Other funding
National or institutional funds or self-funded participation.
Participation fee and costs covered
No participation fee specified. MSU covers organisation, teaching, materials, venues and local activities through the approved Erasmus+ project.
Certification and recognition
Certificate of completion
Certificate issued by the awarding institution, with the transcript of records showing ECTS credits and results.
Learning agreement
Mandatory learning agreement for students, signed before the mobility, to ensure recognition of the BIP at the home institution.
Digital credential
n/a
Quality assurance measures
Alignment with Erasmus+ requirements
Yes, based on ECHE.
Inter-institutional agreements
Mandatory.
Institutional accreditation
Internal and external quality assurance.
Assessment reliability
ECHE alignment.
Participant feedback mechanisms
Feedback questionaire.
Recognition & portability
Mandatory under Erasmus+ programme guide.
Practical information and enrolment
Virtual platform and technical requirements
MS Teams and/or Zoom; stable internet connection; computer with webcam and microphone.
Accommodation, meals and local transport
Details to be announced.
Travel and arrival
Arrival recommended on 22 November 2026.
Application and enrolment
Through the Erasmus+ office of the sending institution and nomination procedures established by the consortium.
Contact
Contact person
Liliana Daniela TRIFU
International Relations Officer
"1 Decembrie 1918" University of Alba Iulia
5 Gabriel Bethlen, 510009, Alba Iulia, Romania
Tel: +40 258802814
url: www.uab.ro
E-mail: liliana.trifu@uab.ro, erasmus@uab.ro