ARISE
With support from the EU’s Digital Europe Programme, the ARISE project aims to strengthen Europe’s leadership in XR by delivering a new wave of XR education, preparing prepare graduates to transform industries from healthcare and education to aerospace, culture, and manufacturing. Backed by multiple universities across Europe as well as industry leaders including EIT Digital, XR specialists, and innovation consultancies, ARISE is shaping an inclusive, diverse, and impactful future for immersive technologies.
Picture a world where medical students can practice intricate surgeries in fully immersive simulations, where history lessons come alive through interactive experiences, and where first responders train using hyper-realistic scenarios designed to sharpen their decision-making skills and improve public safety.
Now, imagine building the technologies to make this all possible.
The project, Advanced Realities for Innovation and Skills Enhancement, is designed to strengthen Europe’s leadership in Extended Reality (XR) by training a new generation of experts in immersive technologies through:
- Double-degree master’s programmes in Human Computer Interaction and Design with XR specialization (120 ECTS);
- Self-standing online/blended learning modules targeting professionals and job seekers;
- Certifications and micro-credentials aligned with industry needs;
- A strong emphasis on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, including a 30 ECTS minor;
- Integration of XR into key sectors: education, culture, healthcare, tourism, and creative industries.
This program is designed and delivered by seven higher education institutions from 5 different countries, in partnership with SMEs and companies specializing in extended reality technologies. By bridging the digital skills gap in XR across Europe with its educational initiatives, ARISE prepares European professionals to elevate these technologies and, subsequently, European industries.
Contact: Mariët Theune, m.theune@utwente.nl
Website: https://28digital.eu/eu-collaborations/arise
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ariseeu
