CIRKLA Certificate
Seize your chance in summer semester 2026!
🎓 In the upcoming semester, students from the Greater Region once again have the opportunity to earn the CIRKLA Certificate as part of the UniGR-CIRKLA project.
This 15 ECTS certificate provides knowledge in the fields of circular economy, innovation, and sustainability—ideal for anyone who wants to understand circular principles and actively contribute to a resource-efficient future.
✅Your Benefits
- Future-oriented knowledge
- Cross-border study experience
- Multilingual and interdisciplinary learning
- Flexible structure that can be easily integrated into your degree program
🧭 How It Works
Start with the foundational course “Circular Entrepreneurship” at RPTU, which introduces the core concepts of the circular economy. You can then shape your own profile by taking courses at at least two of the following partner universities:
- Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU)
- University of Liège
- Université de Lorraine
- Saarland University
- Trier University
- Saarland University of Applied Sciences (htw saar)
📌 Important: To participate, students must register for UniGR student status. Application deadlines vary depending on the university.
Courses are offered in English, German, or French and cover topics such as:
♻️ Recycling & Resource Efficiency
🏭 Sustainable Production & Innovation
📊 Circular Business Models
🌍 Product Life Cycles & Smart Material Use
✨ On top: Take part in an interactive Virtual Reality experience.
For more information, visit: https://wiwi.rptu.de/en/dpts/ent/teaching/theses/certificate/cirkla-certificate-1 or contact one of the participating partner universities.
