ATHENS Week 2026: Promoting European Student Mobility and Cooperation within EELISA
From 14 to 21 November 2026, the School is taking part in a new edition of ATHENS Week, a European intensive course programme designed to foster academic and intercultural exchanges between students from leading European universities of technology. This year, the School is welcoming 118 international students, while 162 of its own students are participating in the programme, including 82 attending EELISA partner institutions.
A week of academic and cultural immersion across Europe
Established in 1996, the ATHENS Network (Advanced Technology Higher Education Network) brings together leading European universities of technology and ParisTech engineering schools. Twice a year, in March and November, the network organises a week of intensive courses, offering students the opportunity to explore new disciplines, discover different teaching approaches and experience an international academic environment.
Each participant follows a programme of scientific and technical courses, complemented by cultural and social activities that encourage exchanges between students from different countries. This experience provides a valuable opportunity to develop new skills, broaden intercultural awareness and build a European network.
118 international students welcomed at the School
For the 2026 edition, the School is welcoming 118 students to attend courses offered on its campus.
Among them, 23 students come from EELISA European University Alliance partner institutions, including Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and University Politehnica of Bucharest (NUSTPB).
Meanwhile, 162 students from the School are participating in the ATHENS programme at partner institutions, including 82 attending universities belonging to the EELISA alliance. These mobility opportunities mainly involve ITU, UPM and BME, as well as NUSTPB.
To encourage these exchanges, students attending EELISA partner universities receive a €100 grant.
A serious game to address Europe's energy challenges
Among the courses offered this year, "[Planning the European electricity system: a serious game](https://ecoledesponts.fr/actualites-evenements/planification-du-systeme-electrique-europeen-lhorizon-2050-un-enjeu-crucial-2e-edition)" receives funding through the EELISA Joint Call.
Bringing together 28 students, this course offers an interactive educational approach to the challenges of planning the European electricity system.
Through a serious game, participants explore the challenges of the energy transition and consider the key decisions needed to build a European electricity system capable of meeting tomorrow's challenges.
ATHENS and EELISA: Strengthening connections between future European engineers
ATHENS Week reflects the School's commitment to the internationalisation of its educational programmes and to European academic cooperation.
The participation of EELISA member institutions and the student mobility opportunities supported by the alliance help strengthen collaboration between partner universities and provide future engineers with enriching learning experiences, exposing them to different cultures and scientific practices.