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NICE Programme

NICE offers the opportunity to learn about entrepreneurship and intercultural competence as part of a virtual team of students from around Europe and South Africa.

On the NICE programme you will:

  • Work in a diverse virtual team with students from around Europe.
  • Complete interactive online modules focused on intercultural competence and entrepreneurship.
  • Develop an innovative business idea in a team to solve a Global Challenge that you have chosen together.
  • Attend a week-long summer school to continue building your skills and refining your business idea.

The programme runs from March to the NICE Virtual Summer School in July. There are no fees to participate in NICE. Once you have finished the programme, you will receive a certificate of completion.

To find out more about NICE and apply, please visit the website:

NICE key information and how to apply