ERASMUS multilateral projects - Curriculum Development
Curriculum development projects are designed to support the process of innovation and upgrading in higher education teaching. They may be proposed in any academic discipline.
By combining the expertise and state-of-the-art knowledge of higher education institutions from at least three eligible countries participating in the LLP, such projects can make a significant contribution to reinforcing the quality and European dimension of higher education teaching.
By combining the expertise and state-of-the-art knowledge of higher education institutions from at least three eligible countries participating in the LLP, such projects can make a significant contribution to reinforcing the quality and European dimension of higher education teaching.
What should the project emphasise
- Particular importance is attached to co-operation with the professional world.
- Priority will be given to projects which aim at developing or revising one or more of the following:
- integrated programmes covering a complete cycle of study (at bachelor, master or doctorate level) and leading to a recognised double or joint degree;
- curricula and modules for continuing education designed to update knowledge obtained in the past;
- teaching modules in highly interdisciplinary areas or in areas with a specific need for strong transnational cooperation in teaching.
What arrangements need to be made
- After the development phase, these programmes or modules should be delivered by partner institutions in a genuinely integrated manner, involving student and staff mobility.
- The students should receive multiple or joint degrees (or certificates for modules), recognised by the participating institutions and countries.
- The last year of the project should be devoted to the implementation and dissemination of the joint delivery of the course/modules/curricula, agreement on admission criteria, learning outcomes, assessment, quality assurance and recognition.
Who can benefit?
- Higher education institutions
- Public bodies
- Enterprises
- Associations, networks or consortia of higher education institutions or other organisations active in relation to higher education
Who can apply?
Higher education institutions holding a full duration ERASMUS University Charter. What grant is available?
- A maximum of 150.000/year
- The maximum EU contribution to projects running for more than 2 years will be 300.000 € for the entire duration of the project
- The maximum EU contribution is 75%.
Duration
Maximum 3 years How to apply?
Respond to the yearly call for proposals.
- Applications are to be filed with the Executive Agency.
- Further information is available on the Executive Agency's website
Statistics
| Year | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
| CD projects under Socrates II | 122 | 112 | 107 | 64 | 41 | 33 | 41 |
| Year | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 |
| CD projects under LLP |
22 | 18 | 20 |
Curriculum Developemnt projects compendia
ERASMUS success stories in the field of Curriculum Development projects 2009
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Curriculum development in business culture: RIBA - Raising International Business Awareness     - RIBA - Raising International Business Awareness - is a curriculum development and exchange programme for European students with a background in economics, business or office management. RIBA aims to prepare its students to live and work in a multicultural European environment, by giving them the opportunity to spend a study period in another country. |
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Curriculum development for language teaching: European Master in Spanish in international contexts - The University of Deusto in Bilbao coordinated this curriculum development project with eight other universities - Barcelona, FU-Berlin, Stockholm, Groningen, Pompeu Fabra, Prague, Salerno and Southampton. The aim was to design a 90 ECTS Master programme which combined theory, practice and the intercultural dimension, and also had a focus on research. |
Curriculum development for online learning: IMM - International Master in Multimedia - IMM is the online International Master programme in Multimedia, developed through partnership among universities, companies and individuals from Romania, Hungary, France, United Kingdom, Austria, USA and Lithuania. It provides a comprehensive curriculum for a Master of Science degree in Multimedia, certified by a national awarding body in Romania. Delivered online, it can be adapted to different national requirements while ensuring the same high level of skills. It is the first course of its kind to be accredited, available across Europe and delivered through the internet. |
ERASMUS success stories in the field of Curriculum Development projects 2007
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Lifelong Learning ERASMUS Award in Bronze – Curriculum Development Projects EMDOLA – European Master's Degree in Oral Laser Applications                   - EMDOLA (European Master's Degree in Oral Laser Applications) is an outstanding curriculum development project due to its innovative character (use of laser technology by dental practitioners) and for receiving a triple degree from the three participating universities: University of Liège, Belgium, University of Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France and RWTH Aachen University, Germany.Link: www.laser-master-dentistry.com |
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Additional ERASMUS success story 2007 MA in E-pedagogy Design: Visual Knowledge Building - The Master in ePedagogy Design has been developed by the University of Art and Design Helsinki as the coordinating institution together with Inholland University and University of Hamburg. The goal was to design a two-year (120 ECTS) Master programme covering an interdisciplinary curriculum with specific emphasis on cross-curricular communication and collaboration based on media convergence and media literacy to interpret various forms of visual representation in all scientific disciplines and networked communities.Link: epedagogydesign.uiah.fi |
