Master the Skills of the Future with YUFE

Skills of the Future offers flexible courses for lifelong learners, professionals and other curious learners who want to stay up to date, grow their expertise and explore new perspectives. The programme is also available to students, staff and alumni of YUFE universities.
You can choose from online, on-site, blended and hybrid courses offered by YUFE universities. Most courses are credit-bearing and subject to a fee.
Check out the Skills of the Future Course Catalogue, get inspired and join the programme!

Summer and Winter Schools!

How about including an intensive on-site course in one of our beautiful campus cities in your future travel plans? Winter and Summer Schools offer short-term, high-quality academic programmes designed to enhance your knowledge and expand your network.

There are currently no Winter or Summer School courses open for applications. While we are preparing our next offering, you can browse the courses offered during Summer 2026 for reference and check back here for upcoming opportunities.

YUFE Skills of the Future Courses

Our courses will help you develop and strengthen the skills needed in the future. You decide what, when, where and how to study.

Are you dealing with climate change and societal challenges? Seeking insights to Europe, designing marketing, or managing scarce resources? Hoping to improve your communication skills, to build personal resilience, or even a new career? The programme offers flexible learning opportunities for different needs, interests and future goals.

Learn to thrive in a changing world with us!

Visit the Course Catalogue

How to join this programme?

YUFE Skills of the Future Programme is a way of learning at your own pace and style.

Create your learner account on YUFE Virtual Campus – or use your existing one – and apply to the Skills of the Future programme. Then apply for individual courses.

Complete your registration according to the host university’s instructions. The course descriptions provide you with the specifics. B2 level language skills in English are recommended.

Create your YUFE account

Apply to the Skills of the Future