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EUt+ partners in new Erasmus+ funded projects to advance European Engineering Education
Published on April 1, 2026
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Updated on April 1, 2026
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on the March 30, 2026
The European University of Technology (EUt+) Alliance is proud to announce the suc-cessful selection of several projects for funding under the Erasmus+ initiative, reinforc-ing its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in higher education.
Satellite projects funded through complementary Erasmus+ calls can broaden participation by creating additional opportunities for staff and institutions to engage in European cooperation, while enhancing EUt+’s visibility and credibility on the international stage. Importantly, these projects are aligned with EUt+ objectives but remain clearly distinct in scope and implementation, ensuring complementarity and reinforcing the alliance’s long-term sustainability.
Among these, a flagship Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM) project coordi-nated by Riga Technical University (RTU), titled Digital Transformation of Mechanical Engineering for Technological Sustainability (MechDiTS), represents a significant step toward the development of a future joint Master’s degree within the EUt+ framework.
The MechDiTS project aims to co-design a high-quality, interdisciplinary Master’s programme integrating mechanical engineering with digital transformation, sustainability, and Industry 5.0 principles. The initiative brings together leading European institutions:
With a total budget of EUR 60,000 and a duration of 15 months (1 November 2025 – 31 January 2027), the project will lay the foundations for a joint degree programme designed to equip graduates with the skills needed to lead the digital and sustainable transformation of mechanical engineering.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating blended learning approaches, and strengthening partnerships with the industry, MechDiTS will contribute to enhancing Europe’s leadership in sustainable technological innovation.
Several other projects involving EUt+ partners have been awarded funding under the same call, further strengthening the alliance’s academic and research portfolio.
This project focuses on the design of a joint Master’s programme dedicated to sustainable, low-carbon construction. It aims to equip students with advanced competencies in smart materials, biomimicry, digital tools, and ethical engineering practices, address-ing pressing environmental challenges in the construction sector.
T-GReS aims to develop an innovative educational framework in tribology, focusing on environmentally friendly and intelligent solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication in engineering systems.
This project explores the integration of digital transformation and artificial intelligence into education to foster a sustainability-oriented mindset among students, contributing to the development of future-ready graduates.
These newly funded projects highlight the EUt+ Alliance’s strategic focus on building joint educational programmes, fostering international collaboration, and addressing global challenges through engineering and technology. Taken together, these initiatives help reinforce collaboration across disciplines and borders, while supporting the development of innovative, forward-looking curricula. They also create new opportunities for student mobility and strengthen graduates’ employability, all while contributing to Eu-rope’s transition towards more sustainable and digital industries. In this context, the MechDiTS project stands out as a particularly significant step, paving the way for the creation of a joint European Master’s degree involving all EUt+ partners, which is an important milestone in the alliance’s long-term vision.
Among these, a flagship Erasmus Mundus Design Measures (EMDM) project coordi-nated by Riga Technical University (RTU), titled Digital Transformation of Mechanical Engineering for Technological Sustainability (MechDiTS), represents a significant step toward the development of a future joint Master’s degree within the EUt+ framework.
MechDiTS
The MechDiTS project aims to co-design a high-quality, interdisciplinary Master’s programme integrating mechanical engineering with digital transformation, sustainability, and Industry 5.0 principles. The initiative brings together leading European institutions:
- Riga Technical University (Latvia)
- Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany)
- University of Technology of Troyes (France)
- Technical University of Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Cyprus University of Technology (Cyprus)
- Technological University Dublin (Ireland)
- Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
- Technical University of Cartagena (Spain)
- University of Cassino and Southern Lazio (Italy)
- National Technical University “Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute” (Ukraine)
With a total budget of EUR 60,000 and a duration of 15 months (1 November 2025 – 31 January 2027), the project will lay the foundations for a joint degree programme designed to equip graduates with the skills needed to lead the digital and sustainable transformation of mechanical engineering.
By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating blended learning approaches, and strengthening partnerships with the industry, MechDiTS will contribute to enhancing Europe’s leadership in sustainable technological innovation.
Additional EUt+ Funded Projects
Several other projects involving EUt+ partners have been awarded funding under the same call, further strengthening the alliance’s academic and research portfolio.
Low Carbon Structures (Low Carb-S)
- Type: Erasmus Mundus Design Measures
- Coordinator: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
- Partners: Cyprus University of Technology; Technological University Dublin; University of Cassino and Southern Lazio; Riga Technical University, University of Montenegro
- Budget: EUR 60,000
This project focuses on the design of a joint Master’s programme dedicated to sustainable, low-carbon construction. It aims to equip students with advanced competencies in smart materials, biomimicry, digital tools, and ethical engineering practices, address-ing pressing environmental challenges in the construction sector.
Green and Smart Tribology (T-GReS)
- Type: Erasmus Mundus Design Measures
- Coordinator: Technical University of Cartagena (Spain)
- Partners: Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania); Technical University of Moldova (Chisinau)
- Budget: EUR 60,000
T-GReS aims to develop an innovative educational framework in tribology, focusing on environmentally friendly and intelligent solutions for friction, wear, and lubrication in engineering systems.
Application of Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Mindset Education
- Type: Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership
- Coordinator: Technical University of Sofia (Bulgaria)
- Partners: Cyprus University of Technology; Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (Romania); University of Cassino and Southern Lazio (Italy)
- Budget: EUR 400,000
This project explores the integration of digital transformation and artificial intelligence into education to foster a sustainability-oriented mindset among students, contributing to the development of future-ready graduates.
Impact on the EUt+ Alliance
These newly funded projects highlight the EUt+ Alliance’s strategic focus on building joint educational programmes, fostering international collaboration, and addressing global challenges through engineering and technology. Taken together, these initiatives help reinforce collaboration across disciplines and borders, while supporting the development of innovative, forward-looking curricula. They also create new opportunities for student mobility and strengthen graduates’ employability, all while contributing to Eu-rope’s transition towards more sustainable and digital industries. In this context, the MechDiTS project stands out as a particularly significant step, paving the way for the creation of a joint European Master’s degree involving all EUt+ partners, which is an important milestone in the alliance’s long-term vision.
Date of update 01 April 2026