Dalarna University’s new campus locates in central Borlänge. Modern and creative, and with sustainability at its core, the new Campus Borlänge is set to be a first-class place of learning.
In collaboration with several other universities, Dalarna University has established this blended intensive programme (BIP) (3 credits), which will run 21 September - 2 October 2026.
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:
- Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences, Germany
- Reutlingen University, Germany
- Riga Technical University, Latvia
- University of Catania, Italy
- University of Sannio, Italy
- Université Savoie Mont Blanc, France
- Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
- University of West Attica, Greece
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: 30
- 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.
- 21-25 September 2026, studies at Campus Borlänge, Dalarna University, Sweden
- 28 September-2 October 2026, 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 PED, under the overall framework of energy transition and carbon neutral cities. It aims for students to develop a sound understanding of what PED means and how to design and implement PED. On campus and online, students will together examine the integration of knowledge of PED into other disciplines and the ways PED 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 Energy Communities:
- Definitions and case studies in different contexts
- Key system component, technology and computer simulation
- Protype design and innovation
- Social engagement and capacity building
The course will combine lectures, group exercise, co-creation workshop, innovative design, 3D printing, and self-presentations. The participants will have the chance to practise real system and key tools for design and implement of PEDs.
Schedule and Syllabus
You can find more details about the programme structure on the schedule webpage,
Schedule: Blended Intensive Programme online schedule - PED innovation (pdf)
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 2026
Contact: Susanne Corrigox, sco@du.se
Accommodation
Accommodation is provided free of charge in shared apartments for one week. We have pre-booked rooms for you at Borlänge Vandrarhem. Breakfast is not included. You can rent bed linen from the hostel, for 125 SEK, or bring your own.
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.
