In collaboration with several other universities, Dalarna University has established this blended intensive programme (BIP) (3 credits), which will run 1-12 September 2025.
Please forward the information about this Dalarna University programme to all potential candidates. Eligible students are those who are working towards a Degree of Master/Degree of Doctor: see prerequisites below.
Priority will be given to applicants from the following universities, which have been instrumental in the establishment of the programme:
- Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
- Riga Technical University, Latvia
- Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France
- Roma Tre University, Italy
- University of Catania, Italy
- University of Palermo, Italy
Programme Information
Coordinating University: Dalarna University, Sweden
Applicant Group: postgraduate students (students working towards a Degree of Master/Degree of Doctor)
Prerequisites: Applicants must hold at least a Degree of Bachelor (180 credits) in one of these subjects: Architecture, Construction Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Urban Planning, or equivalent. The minimum English language proficiency requirement is CEFR B2.
Number of Places: 20
Number of Credits: 3 credits
Programme Structure: One week of studies at Campus Borlänge in Sweden and one week of online studies with lectures, group exercises, site visits/lab facilities visits, workshops and presentations.
- First week of September, studies at Campus Borlänge, Dalarna University, Sweden
- Second week of September, online teamwork, online feedback, and presentations
Programme Aims and Content
This comprehensive university programme offers an exclusive and arguably unique study experience on the subject of PEDs. It aims for students to develop a sound understanding of what Positive Energy District means. On campus and online, students will together examine the integration of knowledge of PEDs into other disciplines and the ways climate-neutral cities can be achieved.
The two-week programme aims to support the capacity-building of students in Master’s and doctoral programmes. The programme will result in the transfer of essential knowledge to relevant stakeholders in the Erasmus+ network who are committed to supporting the development of PEDs and the transformation of cities to carbon-neutral status.
The five-day campus-based part of the programme will cover four main aspects of PEDs:
- the definition and context of PEDs in different regions.
- planning and simulation tools of PEDs and includes technology in the development of PEDs.
- discussions on impact assessment and social engagement issues of PEDs.
- the implementation and replication strategies of PEDs for carbon-neutral cities.
The programme combines lectures, group exercises, site visits, lab facilities visits, workshops and presentations. Students will have the chance to work with different tools for the simulation and planning of PEDs and to network in an intercultural and interdisciplinary study environment.
Schedule and Syllabus
You can find more details about the programme structure on the schedule webpage,
Schedule: Positive Energy Districts Training Programme
For more details about learning outcomes and content, please see the Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus, Positive Energy Districts 3 Credits, Second Cycle (pdf)
Application
Interested students: apply to your home university, contact your professor or the International office.
Partner university: send the list of nominated students via e-mail to Dalarna University. Please include the student´s name, date of birth, gender, e-mail, academic background and the nominating university.
Nomination deadline: 1 August 2025
Contact: Susanne Corrigox, sco@du.se
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided free of charge in shared apartments for one week.
Travel to Dalarna
The location of Dalarna makes for easy travel within Sweden by train, with several leaving Stockholm each day from Falun and Borlänge. Buses and trains also run regularly between both campuses and throughout Dalarna.
