Student Mobility

Mobility is a key feature of the IMIM programme. Students will spend one year studying at two of the European partner universities. They also have the opportunity to apply for a placement to conduct a research project at one of IMIM’s associated partner universities or private sector/industry partners. All IMIM students will spend their first and third semesters taking courses, while the second and fourth semesters are dedicated to research internships at all Partner universities. Depending on the local programme selected for IMIM year 2, there is a focus on additional courses or an additional internship.

Applicants admitted to the programme (whether scholarship holders or not) must provide proof of residence to confirm their home address. The document must clearly state the applicant’s name and address, be issued within the last six months, and may include utility bills, official bank or credit card statements, rental or lease agreements, government-issued documents, insurance documents, or similar.

This proof is required to ensure compliance with Erasmus Mundus mobility rules. According to these requirements, all students must undertake compulsory physical mobility consisting of at least two study periods in two different countries, each equivalent to a full academic semester (30 ECTS credits or more). At least one of these countries must be an EU Member State or a third country associated with the Programme, and neither may be the student’s country of residence at the time of enrolment.

For example, students residing in the Netherlands, Germany, Estonia, or Sweden at enrolment must complete their studies at two universities outside their country of residence, or alternatively, complete at least 30 ECTS in another country under the supervision of a partner university, in addition to one full year abroad at a European partner university.

All study periods must take place in full partner higher education institutions (HEIs) or under their direct supervision. Virtual mobility (distance learning) cannot substitute for these compulsory mobility periods.

Joint Events

In addition to their year-to-year mobility, the IMIM cohort will gather at least four times throughout the two-year programme. 

Firstly, the entire group will take part in a 3-days joint welcome and introduction event, alternately held in Tartu (Estonia) or Uppsala (Sweden). After the first semester, students will reunite for the 6-days IMIM Spring School in Heidelberg (Germany), focused on personal development. Before entering the third semester, students will take part in the 5-days Industry Perspectives on Innovative Medicine (IPIM) Summer School in Groningen (Netherlands), which emphasizes entrepreneurial and business skills. Finally, the cohort will conclude the third semester with a joint VentureLab Weekend in Groningen. A graduation ceremony is organised at each of the four partner universities, and all students are invited to attend, celebrating the completion of their IMIM accomplishments.

Mobility Paths

Year 1

UHEI

UHEI: Heidelberg University; UG: University of Groningen; UT: University of Tartu; UU: Uppsala University.