What Are UNITA-Labelled Double Degrees?
Double degree programmes within UNITA are joint academic pathways developed collaboratively by partner universities. They allow students to study in at least two institutions and obtain degrees recognized in multiple countries.
The UNITA Label is a mark of distinction awarded to these programmes when they meet high European and transnational standards. It certifies that they offer:
- Jointly designed curricula across universities.
- Strong academic quality and interdisciplinary approaches.
- Integrated mobility opportunities for students.
- Close alignment with European values and labour market needs.
These programmes go beyond traditional bilateral agreements. They represent fully integrated European learning experiences, built on cooperation, innovation, and shared academic vision.
A Structured and Rigorous Awarding Process
The UNITA Label is awarded through a transparent and carefully designed process running from 2025 to 2027, structured in four key steps:
1. Identification
Existing double and joint degree programmes within the Alliance are identified and reviewed to determine their eligibility.
2. Application
Programme coordinators complete a self-assessment, evaluating how their programmes align with UNITA Label criteria, with support from Alliance structures.
3. Evaluation
An independent Awarding Committee—composed of experts from each UNITA country—assesses the applications. Each programme is reviewed by two evaluators to ensure fairness, transparency, and consistency.
4. Results and Recognition
Successful programmes are officially awarded the UNITA Label and promoted through UNITA’s communication channels, increasing their visibility at the European level.
A First Cohort of Labelled Programmes
Following this first evaluation campaign, eight double degree programmes (including one quadruple degree) have been awarded the UNITA Label.
The list of the Unita-labelled double degree programs is as follows :
- the Master’s Degree: Máster Universitario en Dirección y Planificación del Turismo of UNIZAR, and the Master’s Degree Tourisme, parcours “Loisirs, tourisme et développement territorial” at UPPA.
- the Master’s Degree: Máster Universitario en Evaluación y Entrenamiento Físico para la Salud of UNIZAR, and the Master’s Degree: Entraînement et optimisation de la performance sportive, parcours “Expert en préparation physique et mentale et optimisation de la performance” at UPPA.
- the Master’s Degree: Máster Universitario en Ordenación y Gestión del Territorio y del Medio Ambiente of UNIZAR, and the Master’s Degree: Géographie, aménagement, sociologie, Spécialité Développement durable, Aménagement, Société, Territoire at UPPA.
- the Master’s Degree Body and Mind Sciences from UNITO and the Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy of UVT.
- the quadruple degree in Law: the Global Law and Transnational Studies degree and the European Legal Studies degree of UNITO and in the European and International Law degree and the European Union Law degree of UVT.
- the two double Degrees: Laurea in Culture e letterature del mondo moderno of UNITO and the Grado en Filología Hispánica of UNIZAR, and the Laurea magistrale in Culture moderne comparate of UNITO and the Máster en Enseñanza del Español como Lengua Extranjera of UNIZAR.
- the Bachelor’s degrees: Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales of USMB and the Laurea Triennale in Lingue e letterature Moderne, and Laurea Triennale in Scienze della Mediazione Linguistica and Laurea Triennale in Lingue e Culture per il Turismo of UNITO, and the Master’s degrees: Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales of USMB and the Laurea Magistrale in Lingue e letterature Moderne of UNITO.
- the Bachelor’s degrees: Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales of USMB and the Laurea Triennale in Letterature del mondo moderno of UNITO, and the Master’s degrees: Langues, littératures et civilisations étrangères et régionales of USMB and the Laurea Magistrale in Culture moderne comparate of UNITO.
All selected programmes successfully met the required criteria, demonstrating strong academic quality, joint governance, and a clear European added value.
A Step Toward the European Degree
The UNITA Label is more than a recognition tool, it is a forward-looking initiative. It contributes to ongoing European discussions on the development of a European Degree and helps prepare institutions for its future implementation.
By establishing shared standards and encouraging collaboration, the label supports the creation of innovative, flexible, and internationally competitive study programmes.
Strengthening European Higher Education
With this first cohort of labelled double degrees, the UNITA Alliance reaffirms its commitment to:
- Promoting excellence and innovation in teaching and learning.
- Enhancing student mobility and employability.
- Strengthening cooperation between European universities.
- Building a more integrated and inclusive European Higher Education Area
