LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR STEM STUDENTS

For talented Master's students from Europe’s leading universities of technology

THE PROGRAMME

UNITECH is a leading leadership skills development programme for high-potential STEM students. During the year with us our students benefit from:

Three leadership skills development weeks in three different countries with the UNITECH Coaches
An international internship with leading companies such as ABB, Airbus, Hilti, Infineon, Sanofi and others
Possibility to do their Master's thesis with one of our Corporate Partners
An academic exchange in Europe - one or two semesters
Strong alumni community and professional network

PRE-REQUISITES TO APPLY

- To be a full-time student from one of our Academic Partners

- To be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of STEM studies upon application (meaning you will participate in the UNITECH programme during your 4th or 5th year).

Loughborough University students must be on an Engineering, MEng Programme; current Part B or Part C students with Part I taking place in 2024/25

- Be proficient in English, as it is the main language of communication throughout the Programme and essential for fully engaging in team work, discussions, and presentations.

Before applyging to the UNITECH Programme, please make sure to carefully read the Programme Handbook below that covers information on other eligibility requirements, application deadlines and other important information. Eligibility and requirements may differ at each university.

Want to learn more about the UNITECH programme?

Join our Alumni Information Session and hear directly from students who have lived the UNITECH experience.

They will share:

🔹 What it’s like to study abroad at one of Europe’s top technical universities
🔹 How they navigated internships with industry-leading companies like Airbus, Danfoss, Grundfos, Wella and more
🔹 Key takeaways from the leadership development modules that shaped their careers

This is your chance to ask questions, get informative answers, and discover how UNITECH can accelerate your academic, professional, and personal growth.

👉 Do not miss the opportunity to learn from those who have walked the path before you!

Inspiration session 1: Tuesday 21 October, 18:00 - 19:00 CET
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88561053044 Meeting ID: 885 6105 3044 Passcode: 342552

Inspiration session 2: Thursday 27 November, 18:00 - 19:00 CET
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87366046790 Meeting ID: 873 6604 6790 Passcode: 190295

2. Click here to go to the Application portal

APPLICATION DEADLINES

Aalto

19 January 2026

Chalmers

5 February 2026

INSA Lyon

26 November 2025

Loughborough

12 January 2026

NTNU

16 January 2026

Politecnico di Milano

9 January 2026

RWTH Aachen

4 January 2026

Trinity College Dublin

5 December 2025

UPC Barcelona

12 December 2025

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS CASES & INTERNSHIPS

Business Cases

Agile methodologies to drive time to market and customer centricity
Becoming Best-in-Class Decarbonized Factory in Europe - Moving towards a Greener Industry
Smart Manufacturing – Energy Utilization and Efficiency - Enabling smarter and greener factories
Circular Polymer Recycling
Enterprise Social Network evaluation and
Use Case analysis
Circular Economy
Managing culture in challenging times
How to integrate sustainability aspects in all company decisions and innovation?
AI application in Supply Chain Management
Direct Procurement Sustainability & Risk

Internships

Digitalisation and software development
Robot assembly and optimisation
Process Engineering
Sustainability Quantification
Data Science for smart processes
Environmental quantification
Product management
Manufacturing Engineering and Digitalisation
Supply Management, digitilisation and sustainability

THREE IN-PERSON MODULES

Start-Up Week

The new UNITECH cohort comes together for the first time to start self-discovery and business skills building. They enjoy a close contact with the network through exercises, presentations on key themes and in-depth discussions on cutting-edge topics.

Midterm Week

In the second module students work in teams on real business cases submitted by Corporate Partners. Case Advisors provide guidance on research, innovation, collaboration and brainstorming processes, helping students develop as future professionals.

End-of-Year

The final module offers formal and informal interactions with the UNITECH network for students to transition into the professional world. They have the opportunity to lead workshops on areas of interest that they wish to share with their UNITECH colleagues and receive coaching along the way.

ADDITIONAL ONLINE EVENTS

Assessment Centers

Select students are invited by their home university to attend an Assessment Center. Corporate Partners play the role of Assessors to select the right candidates to form the cohort of that given year.

Career Interviews

Organized online sessions offering the opportunity to the Corporate Partners to interview UNITECH students and Alumni for internships and permanent employment positions.

Fireside Chats

Corporate Partners present their organization, company culture, upcoming internship opportunities and answer students’ questions.

Midterm Week Cases

Students work in teams for five months on real business cases submitted by Corporate Partners. Case Advisors provide guidance on research, innovation, collaboration and brainstorming processes, helping students develop as future professionals.

OUR STUDENTS SAY

"I was attracted by the unique opportunity to do both an exchange and an internship, while also having the opportunity to actively work on developing soft skills and building a network with so many like-minded people."

Fiona Eguare, Programme Participant 2023

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LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR STEM STUDENTS

For talented Master's students from Europe’s leading universities of technology

THE PROGRAMME

PRE-REQUISITES TO APPLY

Before applyging to the UNITECH Programme, please make sure to carefully read the Programme Handbook below that covers information on other eligibility requirements, application deadlines and other important information. Eligibility and requirements may differ at each university.

Want to learn more about the UNITECH programme?

APPLICATION DEADLINES

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS CASES & INTERNSHIPS

THREE IN-PERSON MODULES

ADDITIONAL ONLINE EVENTS

OUR STUDENTS SAY

JOINING UNITECH

NEWS

CONTACT US

LEADERSHIP SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR STEM STUDENTS

For talented Master's students from Europe’s leading universities of technology

THE PROGRAMME

PRE-REQUISITES TO APPLY

Before applyging to the UNITECH Programme, please make sure to carefully read the Programme Handbook below that covers information on other eligibility requirements, application deadlines and other important information. Eligibility and requirements may differ at each university.

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APPLICATION DEADLINES

EXAMPLES OF BUSINESS CASES & INTERNSHIPS

THREE IN-PERSON MODULES

ADDITIONAL ONLINE EVENTS

OUR STUDENTS SAY

JOINING UNITECH

NEWS

CONTACT US

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