The programme covers one academic year, for which successful students will receive 60 ECTS. The academic year (1 October – 30 September) is divided into three terms. The first term starts in the first week of October, and lasts until the end of December. The second term lasts from January until the end of March. The third term starts in the first week of April and the last classes are generally in June. The thesis deadline is in mid-August each year. The unique international and interdisciplinary character of the EMLE Programme is secured through an intensive co-operation between seven European Universities and two non-European partners. Students may study at up to three different universities but cannot spend all terms at the same location. Students have to study at least at two different universities (one of which at least from a European country), which have to be different from the country of residence of the student at the time of enrolment.