VIA University College—Denmark’s largest and most diverse university of applied sciences—offers a flagship summer intensive: “United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Co-Creation.” This isn’t a traditional lecture-based course; it is a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) laboratory. You will join an international cohort in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city and a European leader in sustainable urban living. The program is built around “Challenge-Based Innovation,” where you work directly with NGOs, private tech firms, and public authorities to solve the friction between global sustainability targets and real-world implementation. While the university provides elite academic instruction, access to VIA’s Innovation Hubs, and 5 or 10 ECTS credits, Edulux Summer manages the high-end logistics and travel services required for your stay in Denmark.
What You’ll Learn (at VIA University College)
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The 2030 Agenda Framework: Investigating the interlinkages between the 17 SDGs, moving beyond individual goals to understand how “Quality Education” (Goal 4) impacts “Climate Action” (Goal 13) and “Reduced Inequalities” (Goal 10).
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Co-Creation & Design Thinking: Mastering the methodology of “Co-Creation”—bringing together diverse stakeholders (citizens, companies, and experts) to design solutions that are socially inclusive and technically viable.
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Migration & Social Inclusion: Exploring the specific challenges of integrating displaced populations and fostering social equality within modern European welfare states.
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Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Working in cross-educational teams (e.g., engineers collaborating with social workers) to tackle live cases presented by external partners like the Danish Red Cross or local municipalities.
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Intercultural Competencies: Developing the “soft power” skills required to lead international teams, navigating different cultural perspectives on sustainability and ethics.
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Circular Economy & Sustainable Nutrition: Analyzing Danish case studies in green energy and food systems to understand how local innovation drives global environmental goals.
Our Travel & Experience Services
We manage the journey and the balanced Danish “Hygge” lifestyle so you can focus on co-creating the future:
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Cultural & Exploration Tours: Curated excursions including a VIP tour of ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (home to the iconic Your Rainbow Panorama), a sunset cycling tour of the Aarhus Docklands (the city’s sustainable architectural marvel), and a weekend trip to Copenhagen to visit the “Black Diamond” and the UN City.
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Ticketing & Flights: Full management of your round-trip airfare and international travel itinerary into Aarhus Airport (AAR) or Billund (BLL) with premium private transfers to your residence.
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Guaranteed Housing: Vetted boutique living arrangements or high-end university residences in Aarhus, offering a blend of functional Danish design and proximity to the vibrant Latin Quarter.
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Visa & Insurance: Professional guidance on Danish/Schengen entry requirements and comprehensive travel health coverage for the duration of the program.
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Local Transfers: Seamless arrival pickup via private car and a Rejsekort for unlimited use of Denmark’s world-class trains, buses, and the Aarhus Light Rail (Letbanen).