Blended Intensive Programmes

SHORT PROGRAMMES THAT INCLUDE AN ONLINE LEARNING COMPONENT AND A SHORT TRAVEL ABROAD.

Are you looking for a unique international experience that fits into your busy schedule? UT students, staff, and PhD candidates can join Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) – short, flexible programmes that combine online learning with a short trip abroad.

What's a BIP?

Blended Intensive Programmes are short-term courses designed by at least three international partner universities from within the EU. They combine online learning with a short physical stay abroad, usually hosted by one of the partner institutions. The online conponent can take place before, during or after the stay abroad.

You’ll get to work in a multinational, interdisciplinary environment, learning from and alongside peers and international experts. The key benefits are:

• Earn at least 3 ECTS credits
• Experience short-term international education (between 5 - 30 days abroad)
• A scholarship may be available via the Erasmus+ programme to support travel and accommodation.

It’s a great way to broaden your horizons, build your international network, and add something unique to your CV – all in a short amount of time!

Featured BIPs

Below you can view a selection of featured BIPs. To view all upcoming BIPs, visit ECIU University.

How to apply

UT students and staff can contact the Short-Term Mobility Officer to apply for a BIP and check if funding is available. Once approved, you will need to register, and complete a Grant Agreement and Learning Agreement.

Inbound students travelling to UT for a BIP should apply within their own institution, then complete the UT's inbound registration form.

Register 

Students who have been approved to participate in a BIP must register in Mobility-Online. Contact the Short-Term Mobility Officer to get the registration links for:

• UT students participating in a BIP (outbound)
• Non-UT students coming to UT for a BIP (inbound)

Registration is necessary to apply for a scholarship, for UT travel insurance coverage and the emergency abroad service. To find out more, visit What to Arrange. 

Staff and PhD candidates who have been approved for a BIP will be guided through the steps by the Short-Term Mobility Officer.

Scholarships 

UT students and staff may be eligible to receive a scholarship for the mobility component of the BIP, as well as travel support and a green travel incentive (depending on your method of travel.)

short-term mobility Scholarship amount 2025: students & staff*

Students and staff on short-term physical mobility to any country receive the following amount per day of activity, including on travel days:

*Please note these amounts are subject to change.

Travel support & green travel incentive

You may also be eligible for travel support and a green travel incentive, depending on your method of travel. The rates are determined by the distance to your destination. You will be advised of the amount by the Short-Term Mobility Officer.

Short-stay accommodation 

Are you an inbound student or employee visiting UT to participate in a BIP? Then you'll need to arrange short-stay accommodation well in advance. Below you can find a list of short-stay accommodation options in the area: 

• Little Monkey Hostel Enschede
• Fletcher Hotel De Broeierd
• UT Log Cabins (on UT campus; for group reservations)
• U Park Hotel (on UT campus)
• Intercity Hotel Enschede
• Leonardo Hotel Hengelo
• Airbnb Enschede
• Short Stay Inn
• ExpatRentals

For information about the facilities on the UT campus, such as shops, catering and wifi, visit Facilities on UT campus. For information about local activities, go to Visit Enschede.

Travelling to UT

The largest airport close to UT is Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. From there you can get the train to Enschede station (change in Amersfoort.) You can pay for transport in the Netherlands using an OV-Chipcard or by checking in and out directly with your credit or debit card. For further information, including a video showing each step of the journey, visit Travelling to the University of Twente.

Are you interested in renting a bike to get around Enschede? Visit Bike and Scooter Rental for more information.

Developing a BIP

If you are a UT staff member who is interested in developing a BIP or partnering with an institution that is developing one, visit UT’s Erasmus+ website for more information.

Contact

If you wish to participate in a BIP, contact the Short-Term Mobility Officer.