The MSc Thesis research work can be entirely, or jointly, undertaken in NTNU, UPV/EHU, UBx, UPPA, ULiège and UPO or in an associated institution in Europe or overseas. Further on, all the MSc Theses are presented at Joint Viva Sessions in mid July, in UPV/EHU, with members of all the Partner universities, staff from associates and external (invited) examiners; likewise, new ECT+ students starting the Integration week (brigde between Year 1 and Year 2)  at these dates will attend the vivas.