Mobility and internationalization

LEARNING JOURNEYS – INTERNATIONAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES

At LEINN, learning happens through entrepreneurship, teamwork, and hands-on experience. That is why, throughout the degree programme, every leinner takes part in several Learning Journeys: international stays designed to develop a global mindset, strengthen entrepreneurial autonomy, and understand how projects operate in real and diverse markets.

These experiences are part of “Module 5: Global Citizens” (30 ECTS) and are fully integrated into the curriculum from the 1st to the 3rd year. Each journey combines practical learning, direct exposure to entrepreneurial ecosystems, collaboration with local communities, and project development in international contexts.

Objectives of the Learning Journeys

• Understand how companies and entrepreneurial ecosystems operate in global markets.
• Develop key competencies: leadership, decision-making, resilience, communication, and intercultural negotiation.
• Identify business opportunities, emerging trends, and new technologies.
• Live real-world experiences that connect learning with professional practice.
• Foster autonomy, an entrepreneurial mindset, and adaptability in complex environments.

LEARNING JOURNEYS BY ACADEMIC YEAR

1st Year – Berlin / Helsinki (4–5 weeks)

In the first year, teams travel to Berlin or Helsinki, two benchmark ecosystems in creativity, sustainability, and technological innovation.
Through strategic partnerships with Haaga-Helia University and the Atelier Gardens hub, the journey combines cultural exploration, project work, direct contact with startups, and co-living with the global MTA community.

What they learn

• Artificial intelligence and exponential technologies
• Circular economy and sustainability
• Creativity, diversity, and inclusion
• Digital innovation in Europe
• Teamwork and fast-paced working environments

Key experiences

• Visits to startups such as Ecosia, Zalando, and MotionLab
• Workshops on empathy, diversity, and technological trends
• Networking in innovation and cultural hubs
• Co-living with international teams
• Exploration of Berlin’s ecosystem, where a startup is created every 20 minutes

2nd Year – New York / San José (Costa Rica) (4–5 weeks)

In the second year, leinners experience the speed and multicultural environment of New York City or the entrepreneurial dynamism of San José (Costa Rica), through strategic agreements with the Central University of New York and Universidad Fundepos.

What they learn

• Digital business models
• Scalability and internationalisation
• Investment attraction and interaction with investment funds
• Digital economy and global trends
• Working in highly competitive ecosystems
• Circular economy models

Key experiences

• 48-hour Business Sprint with local startups
• Access to accelerators, incubators, and investment funds
• Participation in innovation and technology events
• Exploration of social and cultural movements
• Intensive networking in some of the world’s most influential ecosystems
• Immersion in Brooklyn and collaboration with the local communitY
• Immersion in San José and collaboration with the local community
• Participation in circular economy events

3rd Year – Seoul (South Korea) and Pune (India) (10–12 weeks)

Advanced technology, emerging markets, and entrepreneurial resilience

The third year combines two complementary realities:

Seoul (6–7 weeks)

A leading ecosystem in technological innovation, creative industries, and digitalisation.

Collaboration with Maharashtra Institute of Technology (MIT), Konkuk University, MTA Korea, and other key stakeholders.

What they learn

• Artificial intelligence and digital transformation
• New global business models
• Design and development of digital products
• Creative ecosystems and smart cities
• Korean business culture

Key experiences

• Visits to innovation hubs and tech startups
• Cultural immersion and teamwork workshops
• Connection with the Korean entrepreneurial community

India (5 weeks)

A high-growth emerging market with enormous social, economic, and cultural complexity.

Collaboration with WA Foundation, Mondragon Group, and the local entrepreneurship network.

What they learn

• Adaptability and decision-making in uncertain environments
• Entrepreneurship in fast-growing markets
• Understanding complex socio-economic contexts
• Resilience, leadership, and global vision

Key experiences

• Interaction with startups in Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata
• Development of scalable business models
• Leadership Week: volunteering, rural experiences, and cultural and social immersion
• Community activities, workshops, and coaching sessions

4th Year – Final Degree Project and/or Specialised Internships

During the fourth year, leinners may complete their Final Degree Project and/or specialised internships, either locally or internationally.

FUNDING OF LEARNING JOURNEYS

The Learning Journeys are an integral part of LEINN’s official curriculum, and their funding combines several sources:

1. Degree tuition

Each international stay includes a portion covered by the tuition fee. This helps ensure equal access for all students to the compulsory journeys. The tuition-covered portion includes:

• Travel and accommodation in the 1st year
• Travel in the 2nd and 3rd years

2. Project-based funding

Throughout the four years of the degree, each team develops real projects that generate revenue. Part of this income is allocated to cover Learning Journey expenses not included in the tuition fee, mainly:

• Accommodation in the 2nd and 3rd years
• Daily expenses and local transport

This dynamic is a core element of LEINN’s pedagogical model: learning to manage real resources, plan investments, and take on financial responsibility as a team.

3. Scholarships and financial aid

Leinners may apply for public or private scholarships and financial aid according to their personal situation, as well as for institutional grants promoted by Mondragon Unibertsitatea.