A UNITA Initiative

Architects of Educational Transformation

EDU-RISE: Research, Innovation & Sustainable Education

A pioneering 120 ECTS Master's program integrating Pedagogy, Digital Innovation, Inclusion, and Research to prepare you for 21st-century educational leadership.

4 European Partners
3 Countries (Mobility)
6 Core Competencies
120 ECTS Credits

Bridging the Gap in
Educator Preparation

Current teacher training addresses digital, inclusive, and pedagogical skills in isolated silos. EDU-RISE breaks down these barriers through a holistic, integrated approach.

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Personalisation at Scale

Master digital-enabled differentiated instruction and data-informed teaching to create personalized learning pathways.

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Evidence-Based Practice

Develop strong research methodologies to systematically validate and implement educational innovations.

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Inclusion & Equity

Build multicultural competencies, master Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and foster cultural responsiveness.

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Policy Analysis

Engage in systems thinking to examine educational structures and contribute to meaningful policy reforms.

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AI & Learning Analytics

Integrate EdTech seamlessly and utilize predictive analytics while addressing data privacy and algorithmic bias.

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Research-Driven Innovation

Bridge the gap between research and practice through practice-based research and systematic validation.

A Unified European Experience

Delivered by four prestigious institutions from the UNITA Alliance, bringing together complementary expertise in a seamless journey.

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UPPA

Universitรฉ de Pau et des Pays de lโ€™Adour

Pau, France

Coordinator

Expertise in Digital Transformation, AI in Education, and Learning Analytics.

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UNITBV

Universitatea Transilvania din Braศ™ov

Braศ™ov, Romania

Full Partner

Expertise in Inclusive Education, Special Needs, and Interculturality.

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UNIZAR

Universidad de Zaragoza

Zaragoza, Spain

Full Partner

Expertise in Educational Research Methodologies and Data Analysis.

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UPNA

Universidad Pรบblica de Navarra

Pamplona, Spain

Full Partner

Expertise in Specialized Inclusion and Personalized Teaching.

Your Mobility Pathway

Experience diverse European educational traditions through a carefully sequenced 4-semester progression.

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Semester 1: Foundation

๐Ÿ“ UPPA (France) | 30 ECTS

Focus on Digital Educational Ecosystems & Research Foundations. Covering research initiation, learning analytics, advanced digital tools, and project-based learning.

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Semester 2: Core Competencies

๐Ÿ“ UNITBV (Romania) | 30 ECTS

Focus on Inclusion, Interculturality & Well-being. Covering education systems, global citizenship, educational counselling, and intercultural perspectives.

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Semester 3: Specialization (Choose One)

Track A: Research

๐Ÿ“ UNIZAR (Spain)

Educational Research & Data Analysis.

Track B: Pedagogy

๐Ÿ“ UPNA (Spain)

Specialized Inclusion & Personalized Teaching.

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Semester 4: Application

๐ŸŒ Global Internship | 30 ECTS

750-hour professional internship in diverse educational settings worldwide, combined with a master thesis validating your transformation project.

Join the Next Cohort

We welcome qualified candidates globally holding a first cycle higher education degree (Bachelor or equivalent, min 180 ECTS) in any discipline.

  • Open to educators from STEM, humanities, and social sciences
  • English language proficiency required
  • Scholarships available for top candidates
  • Self-funded and externally sponsored options available

Applications will open shortly for the inaugural cohort starting in 2027.

Applications Opening Soon

Important Dates

January 2027 Applications Open
March 2027 Scholarship Deadline
May 2027 Selection Results
September 2027 Program Starts at UPPA