EIT Digital opens new academic year on 15 October

EIT Digital opens the new academic year on 15 October at the so-called annual Kick-Off. This online event is being hosted from the Budapest office of EIT Digital. It brings together 300 newly enrolled EIT Digital Master School students who have been admitted to one of the seven EIT Digital Master School programmes. The Kick-Off is a first step for the students to lay the foundations of their international network and future career as highly wanted innovators and entrepreneurs who can help build a strong digital Europe. 

The EIT Digital Master School is a unique European network of 17 outstanding top technical European universities. Learning to think like an entrepreneur is a key element in the eight EIT Digital Master School programmes. The School seeks out the best technical students and equips them with cutting-edge knowledge and business skills, to help guarantee Europe’s leading role in the global digital economy. All students receive upon successful completion of their two years masters two degrees from two different universities and a certificate from the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

EIT Digital Master School is hosting an annual Kick-Off every year since 2012. Due to the uncertainties of the corona pandemic, the Kick-Off will be held online again. Roberto Prieto, chief education officer, says due to the planning, “we had to make a decision now. The pandemic still saddles us with travel restrictions. Nevertheless, the main goals of the Kick-Off are assured.”