Ecotopia

Contacts

Prof. Valentina Fava, Project lead - valentina.fava@unive.it
Dr. Laura Parisio, International Education Office, VSM - international.management@unive.it

ECOTOPIA is an international academic program developed within the  EUTOPIA.

It focuses on economics, management, business, finance, and sustainability.

Designed for first- and second-year students enrolled in Business Administration and Management, Ecotopia enhances the standard degree path with a 10-month mobility experience, two Summer Schools (one mandatory), online courses, and international project work — offering a truly global and practice-oriented learning journey.


Mobility and partner universities

The Ecotopia program includes a 10-month international mobility period at one of the alliance’s partner universities, designed to enrich the academic pathway with a fully English-taught study experience abroad and exposure to diverse teaching approaches and global perspectives.

Students can indicate their preferred destination among partner institutions, all selected for the excellence of their programs in economics, management, and sustainability:

Participation in the Ecotopia programme guarantees access to Erasmus mobility funding, in accordance with Ca’ Foscari regulations and the provisions set out in Article 9 of the call — offering students a concrete opportunity to enrich their academic journey through international experience.


Participation procedures

Selection will take place during the first semester of the current academic year, in line with the criteria outlined in the official call. All required documentation is specified in the call, ensuring a transparent and structured application process for candidates.


Programme structure

The academic pathway is organised as follows:

Year 1
  • 60 ECTS credits to be completed at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
  • 1st Ecotopia online course
  • 1st Summer School at the University of Ljubljana
Year 2
  • 2nd Ecotopia online course
  • 10-month mobility period at one of the partner universities within the Erasmus programme, leading to the completion of 60 ECTS credits
  • 1st online project work
Year 3
  • 60 ECTS credits to be completed at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
  • Optional activity: 3rd online course or Summer School in Rabat
  • 2nd online project work

Certification

The programme leads to the European Ecotopia certification, recognised by all partner institutions, in addition to the degree diploma — enhancing graduates’ international profile and academic credentials.