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11 November 2026

EDDME

EDDME (European Double Degree in Multilingualism and Education) aims to develop a Double Degree Scheme between the Master in Multilingual Education: Innovation and Research (EMII) at the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and the MA in Linguistics: Multilingualism track at the University of Groningen (UG).

 Category: Incubator Grant

University: University of the Basque Country, University of Groningen
Period: 2026-2027

The proposed initiative aims to develop a Double Degree Scheme between the Master in Multilingual Education: Innovation and Research (EMII) at the University of the Basque Country (EHU) and the MA in Linguistics: Multilingualism track at the University of Groningen (UG). The initiative seeks to create a future-oriented European educational pathway that combines complementary expertise in multilingualism from a variety of perspectives, including sociolinguistic, educational, cognitive, cultural, historical, policy, management, and educational innovation approaches. The double degree will target graduate students and early-career professionals in the field.  

The envisaged double degree scheme will allow students to complete part of their studies at the partner institution and obtain two official diplomas. During the development phase, both universities will work on curriculum mapping, recognition of credits, mobility pathways, alignment of learning outcomes, and quality assurance procedures. The initiative will also explore possibilities for joint supervision of master’s theses, blended mobility, extracurricular internships, and collaborative research-oriented learning activities.  

The initiative adopts innovative pedagogical approaches aligned with the educational philosophy of the ENLIGHT alliance, promoting student-centred and inquiry-based learning; collaborative and interdisciplinary teaching among scholars in education, linguistics, sociolinguistics, and language policy; international virtual collaboration and blended mobility; joint seminars, guest lectures, and research workshops involving students and staff from both universities; and comparative analysis of multilingual educational models across European contexts. Students will engage with authentic educational and societal challenges through collaborative projects and research activities connected to real educational settings. This approach reflects current international research and responds to the linguistic diversity of contemporary European societies. The initiative contributes to the internationalization of both institutions by creating sustainable structures for mobility, curriculum cooperation, and future joint educational developments within the ENLIGHT framework.  

Participants and Stakeholders

Coordinator: University of the Basque Country (EHU). 

Other Partner Institution: University of Groningen (UG). 

Team Composition:  

  • University of the Basque Country: 

    • Oihana Leonet Sieso (EMII Master’s Academic Committee) 

    • Elizabet Arocena Egaña (EMII Master’s Academic Committee) 

    • Eider Saragueta Garrido (EMII Master’s Academic Committee) 

  • University of Groningen:
    • Anne Merkuur (RUG Master’s Academic Committee) 

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