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Blended Intensive Programmes (BIP)
Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) are short, intensive programmes that use innovative ways of learning and teaching, including the use of online cooperation.
BIPs build capacity for developing and implementing innovative teaching and learning practices in the participating higher education institutions (HEIs).
BIPs are a way to learn something valuable while having an impactful international experience in a short period of time!
For who?
BIPs are designed for all students, regardless of their background or field of study. They offer flexible ways to take part in mobility by combining a short period abroad with online collaboration and teamwork.
BIPs by Diak
Diak coordinates several BIPs that are open for students and staff from partner HEIs as well as Diak’s students.
The BIPs are co-funded with Erasmus+ KA131 which means that the prerequisite for becoming a partner and having participants is an Erasmus+ Interinstitutional Agreement with Diak.
BIPs by partner HEIs abroad
Diak students can apply to BIPs which are coordinated by Diak’s partner institutions. By participating in BIP, students will earn a minimum of 3 ECTS that will be recognised as a part of their degree. Participation in the intensive week at a partner institution is supported by an Erasmus+ Mobility Grant.
Selection criteria
- Motivation to participate (Answer to the question in the application form: Why would you be a good candidate for the intensive program?)
- Language skills
- Timing and content of the BIP are in line with the study plan of the student.
- Study success and progress (e.g. GPA and studies completed in schedule)
- Geographical equality (all Diak campuses)
- Priority is given to students who have not yet taken part in Erasmus mobility and who have fewer opportunities to participate in Erasmus programme activities.
Funding
All selected participants will receive Erasmus+ mobility grant. Erasmus+ mobility grant supports students with travel costs related to their participation in the Blended Intensive Programme.
BIPs at partner institutions in autumn 2026
Diversity Inclusion for Social Cohesion
- 5 ECTS
- Online kick-off: TBC
- Intensive week at Charles University, Prague on 9.-13.11.2026
- Final workshop: TBC
- Application open until 2.4.2026
- Applicants/ Target group
- Social Services Programme (in Finnish): replaces course Moninaisuuden ja monikulttuurisuuden perusteet ammatillisessa työssä or can included in elective studies.
- Social Services Programme (in English): replaces course Professional Skills for Working in Diversity Settings or can be included in elective studies.
- Elective course in Master Programmes
Planetary Health
- 5 ECTS
- Planetary Health -study module description
- Online kick-off: TBC
- Intensive week at VID Specialized University, Stavanger, Norway, 12.-16.10.2026
- Final workshop: TBC
- Application open until 17.5.2026
- Applicants/ Target group
- BA of Social Services: can be included in elective studies
- BA of Nursing: can be included in advanced studies
- Master programmes: can be included in elective studies
BIPs at partner institutions in spring 2027
Health, Environment, and Sustainable Wellbeing
- 3 ECTS
- Schedule:
- Online kick-off: 16.12.2026 at 16.00 (Finnish time)
- Intensive week: 11.1.-15.1.2027 at Marie Cederschiöld University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Application open until 30.9.2026
- Applicants/ Target group:
- BA of Nursing: replaces the course Sustainable wellbeing
- Elective course in Master Programmes (Health care students)
Asset-Based Community Development
- 5 ECTS
- Schedule:
- Online kick-off: 19.3.2027
- Intensive week: 12.-16.4.2027 at Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt, Würzburg, Germany
- Online closing seminar: 3.5.2027
- Application period: TBC
- Applicants
- Social Services Programme (in Finnish) can be included in elective studies
- Social Services Programme (in English): replaces course CWT or can be included in elective studies
- Master Programmes can be included in elective studies
Art-Based Well-being
- 4-5 ECTS
- Schedule:
- Online kick-off: 14.4.2027 at 17.00
- Intensive week: 10.-14.5.2027 at Pontifical University of Salamanca (UPSA), Madrid, Spain
- Closing seminar: 26.5.2027 at 17.00
- Application period: 1.10.-15.11.2026, submit your application throughMobility Online
- Applicants/Target group:
- Master’s Degree Programmes and Social Services Programmes (BA): Study module (5 ECTS) can be included in elective studies
- Public Health Nursing (BA): Depending on students personal study plan this course (4 ECTS) can replace YKT01 ja YKT03 study modules or the course (4 ECTS) can be included in elective studies.
Global Sessions – Youth Under Pressure
- 3 ECTS
- Schedule:
- Online kick-off: TBC
- Intensive week 24.-28.5.2027 at Intensive week at Marie Cederschiöld högskola in Stockholm, Sweden
- Application period: TBC
- Applicants/Target Group:
- Master’s Degree Programmes and Social Services Programmes: Study module can be included in elective studies
- Nursing (in English) Programme: Depending on student’s personal study plan this course can be included in elective studies or can replace Sustainable wellbeing module
- Public Health Nursing students: Depending on students personal study plan this course can replace Kestävä hyvinvointi module or 2 ECTS of ERI-studies and 1 ECTS can be included in elective studies
Ethical Reflections on Mental Health
- 3 ECTS
- Schedule:
- Online kick-off: To be confirmed
- Intensive week: to be confirmed
- Intensive week at Vid Specialized University, Norway
- Application period: TBC
- Applicants/Target group:
- Social Services Programmes & Master Programmes
Social Justice & Sustainability
- 3 ECTS
- Schedule:
- Online kick-off: TBC
- Intensive week: TBC
- Intensive week at Evangelische Hochschule Bochum, Germany
- Application period: TBC
- Applicants/Target group:
- Social Services Programmes can be included in elective studies