The EC2U Student Event 2026 will bring together students from across Europe from 19 to 23 October for a week dedicated to collaboration, well-being, intercultural exchange, and student engagement.

Join the 2026 edition in Salamanca!

Hosted by the University of Salamanca, this gathering will provide participants with a unique opportunity to share experiences, develop new skills, and strengthen connections within the EC2U community. The programme combines academic activities, sports activities, workshops, cultural experiences, and networking opportunities designed to foster dialogue and cooperation among students from partner universities.

The central theme of this edition, entitled "United in Health, Connected by EC2U," will be student well-being and mental health. Through collaborative video projects, workshops, and discussions, participants will explore topics such as peer support, resilience, inclusion, digital wellbeing, burnout prevention, and the creation of healthy campus environments. Students will work in international teams, exchanging perspectives and proposing innovative ideas to promote well-being within higher education communities.

Beyond the academic programme, attendees will have the opportunity to discover the rich cultural heritage of Salamanca through guided and interactive city tours, sports activities, social events, and activities organised in collaboration with ESN. The event aims to create a welcoming and inspiring environment where students can learn from one another, celebrate diversity, and contribute to building a more connected, inclusive, and resilient European university community.

Have a look at the programme

Download the PDF version (updated on July 8th)

All activities will take place at Hospedería Fonseca, Salamanca

Apply to the event!

The event is open to degree students of the 9 EC2U Universities from all levels and fields. Selected students should have an English level of at least B2 (no need to certify the level). We aim for a balanced representation of different fields, degree levels, and genders in the selection.  

The Local Coordinators of each university will contact students by the end of June to detail the application process. 

All expenses are fully covered by the EC2U Alliance; chosen candidates will receive an EC2U grant of 1265 €. However, you will be in charge of booking your journey yourself using the grant.