Call for universities: advanced diploma in EU labour mobility
Establishment of a pool of higher education institutions for the co-development and delivery of an advanced certified diploma course in EU labour mobility
The European Labour Authority (ELA) invites higher education institutions in the EU and EEA to co-develop and deliver an advanced certified diploma course in EU labour mobility. Selected institutions will join a pool valid for five years and deliver a postgraduate course (2 ECTS) for public officials.
Deadline: 20 May 2026, 11:00 AM CET
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Call for expression of interest - Establishment of a pool of higher education institutions for the co-development and delivery of an advanced certified diploma course in EU labour mobility
ELA invites higher education institutions in the EU and EEA to co-develop and deliver an advanced certified diploma course in EU labour mobility.
Annex 1- Call for expression of interest - Establishment of a pool of higher education institutions for the co-development and delivery of an advanced certified diploma course in EU labour mobility
English (117.72 KB - PDF)Background and objective
ELA seeks to establish a strategic collaboration with higher education institutions (HEIs) across the EU and EEA countries to jointly develop and deliver an advanced certified diploma course in EU labour mobility. The course targets public officials from EU Member States and EEA countries, and aims to strengthen professional capacity in the field of cross-border labour mobility and social security coordination.
Each edition will be delivered in one of the official languages of the host Member State or EEA country, combining EU-level content on labour mobility law with modules reflecting national legal and institutional frameworks.
What ELA provides
ELA will nominate participants from Member States and EEA countries. Selected institutions will work closely with ELA and its network of national liaison officers, gaining access to national authorities across the EU and EEA. The collaboration is based on a cost-sharing model - each institution covers its own costs - and it is subject to a partnership agreement.
Call for universities: key figures
5 years
The call
ELA invites HEIs across the EU and EEA to co-develop and deliver an advanced diploma course in EU labour mobility. Selected institutions join a pool valid for five years.
ISCED level 7
The course
A micro-credential of 2 ECTS, totalling 50 hours (40 contact + 10 self-study), combining EU-level modules with national practice on labour mobility law.
27 EU + EEA countries
Who can apply
Higher education institutions legally established in the EU or EEA, holding the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education and authorised to award degrees at ISCED level 7.
3 criteria
How institutions are selected
Proposals are assessed on organisational capacity, methodology and quality assurance, for a maximum of 100 points. The minimum threshold is 60 points.
20 participants
Each edition
A minimum of 20-25 public officials per course, with a registration fee capped at €100 per participant and no profit margin applied.
20 May 2026
Deadline
Applications must be submitted via EU Survey by 20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM CET. Each institution may submit only one application.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Legally established in an EU Member State or EEA country
- Hold the Erasmus Charter for Higher Education (ECHE)
- Authorised to award degrees at ISCED level 7
- Academic expertise in at least one of the following: EU labour mobility law (freedom of movement, posting of workers, social aspects of road transport); EU social security coordination; labour inspection, enforcement cooperation
- Able to deliver the course in at least one official EU or EEA language
- Able to offer a course starting in academic year 2026/2027 or 2027/2028
Selection criteria
Proposals are assessed against three criteria for a maximum total of 100 points. Applications reaching at least 60 points will be considered eligible for inclusion in the pool.
| Criterion | Points | Description |
| Organisational capacity | 30/100 | Evidence of past programmes, qualified personnel, staff expertise, and ability to teach in an EU or EEA official language |
| Methodology | 50/100 | Quality of the proposed approach, mode of delivery, engagement with national institutions, and a tentative course agenda |
| Quality assurance | 20/100 | Existing postgraduate quality standards, teaching facilities, and business continuity provisions |
How to apply
Applications must be submitted via the EU Survey platform, where the application form (Annex 1) is available for download. Each institution may submit only one application. The application must include:
- Completed Annex 1 template (seven pages + draft course agenda)
- An overview of the course's alignment with professional development frameworks for EU labour mobility officials
- CVs of one course coordinator and four proposed experts
A specimen copy of Annex 1 is available for reference above.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Indicative timeline
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20 May 2026
Deadline for applications - 11:00 AM CET
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May - June 2026
Evaluation and establishment of the list of HEIs
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July – August 2026
Notification of results
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Q4 2026 or 2027
First course delivery (expected)
Enquiries: For any questions, please contact ELA at capacity
ela [dot] europa [dot] eu (capacity[at]ela[dot]europa[dot]eu). Contacts between the Authority and interested parties are restricted during the procedure. Requests for additional information must be submitted in writing at least six working days before the deadline. The Authority is not bound to reply to requests received less than six working days before the closing date.