OpenEU

An Alliance to Promote Accessible, High-Quality Education Across Europe

Bifröst University is part of the OpenEU-Alliance, a dynamic coalition of 27 academic and non-academic organisations dedicated to creating a pan-European open university. Backed by the European Commission, OpenEU is committed to enhancing the digital, green, and social dimensions of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA), offering accessible, high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for everyone.

The Alliance aims to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges, including the climate emergency, digital transformation, and threats to democracy.




OpenEU official website

International Week 2026 at Bifröst University

Bifröst University is pleased to host its International Week from 11–13 May 2026 in Reykjavík, Iceland. The event brings together colleagues from higher education institutions across Europe and beyond for three days of professional exchange, networking, and cultural exploration. International Week is designed for university staff—including those working in international offices, academic departments, administration, student services, and related areas—who wish to share experience, strengthen partnerships, and explore opportunities for new cooperation.

Bifröst University is delighted to invite your institution to participate in our International Week.

View the programme (PDF)

Early Bird Registration Fee: €180 (until February 1)
Standard Fee: €220 (after February 1)
Registration closes: March 30
Invoices will be sent once the full programme is confirmed.

International Week 2026 – Fill out form

Please contact Herborg at the International Office if you have any questions or need assistance.


Staff and students standing in front of a viking ship monument by ocean front in Reykjavik

The OpenEU Office at Bifröst University


Kasper Kristensen

Kasper Kristensen
Director of Research and Office Manager
rannsoknastjori [at] bifrost.is


Susanne Arthur

Susanne Arthur
OpenEU Institutional Coordinator
Contact us at openeu [at] bifrost.is



Michelle Spinei

Michelle Spinei
Engagement & Impact Officer
michelles [at] bifrost.is

  • How does OpenEU benefit staff members?
    • Enhanced Collaboration
      Engage in transnational educational and research activities with colleagues from various universities. 
    • Professional Growth
      Access development opportunities in a diverse, multilingual, and intercultural environment. 
    • Mutual Learning and Mobility
      Benefit from initiatives like staff mobility weeks, job shadowing, and online exchange spaces. 
    • Co-Creation Opportunities
      Play an active role in transforming partner universities towards a unified strategy and structure. 
  • How does OpenEU benefit students?
    • Greater Mobility
      Experience increased flexibility with virtual, hybrid, and face-to-face exchanges — ideal for non-traditional students. 
    • Improved Career Prospects
      Gain skills and credentials that make you more attractive to employers. 
    • Customised Learning Paths
      Tailor your curriculum with interdisciplinary courses from any university in the consortium, all with a European perspective. 
    • Joint Programmes and Micro-Credentials
      Benefit from collaborative educational programmes and a diverse portfolio of micro-credentials. 
    • Multilingual Classrooms
      Learn in environments that support multiple languages, in line with European Language Policies. 
    • Virtual Community Campus
      Engage with a shared online campus that fosters a sense of community. 

News 


Jan. 29, 2025

Bifröst og OpenEU samstarfið - Byggjum eitthvað stórt

Háskólinn á Bifröst er eitt aðildarfélaga OpenEU háskólasamstarfsins, sem samanstendur af evrópskum fræðastofnunum og öðrum tengdum samtökum og er stutt af framkvæmdastjórn Evrópusambandsins. Markmið samstarfsins er að skapa sam-evrópskan opinn háskóla sem nýtir stafrænt nám samfélögum til heilla. 
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Rektorar háskólanna tíu sem standa að háskólaneti OpenEU

Jan. 15, 2025

Háskólanetið OpenEU leggur grunninn að al-evrópskum fjarnámsháskóla

Stofnfundur OpenEU háskólanetsins verður haldinn dagana 16. – 17. janúar í Barcelona þar sem rektorar þeirra 10 háskóla sem hafa beina aðild að samstarfinu hittast. Að samstarfinu standa átta af leiðandi opnum háskólum og fjarnámsháskólum Evrópu og er Háskólinn á Bifröst þar á meðal. 
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Yfirlitskort yfir samstarfsaðila innan OpenEU háskólanetsins.



28. júní 2024

OpenEU fer af stað – fyrsti áfanginn í átt að al-evrópskum opnum háskóla

OpenEU-samstarfið, sem leitt er af Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) sameinar 14 háskóla og 13 samtök á sviði fræða, atvinnulífs, byggðaþróunar, sveitarstjórnarmála og samfélagsmála víðs vegar um Evrópu með það að markmiði að skapa al-evrópskan opinn háskóla.
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