We invite participants from all over the world to join Turku Åbo Summer School in August 2025 in one of the most traditional and popular study cities in Finland.

Turku Åbo Summer School offers 15 topical, wide-ranging and fully accredited courses from the key areas of five higher education institutions in the Turku region. Get the latest insights on topics ranging from game design and social sustainability to well-being and urban planning and much more!

Most of the courses are taught on-site and require presence in Turku on 4-15 August. In addition, there are five self-paced online courses that you can take part in anywhere.

The course fees vary between 225€-1100€, depending on the host institution of the course. Check out the COURSE SELECTION.

Visit our website to read more about the courses, social programme, housing options and other practical matters you probably have in mind. You can find the application form also on the website. Application is open from 9 January 2025 to 17 April 2025.

In 2025 the AU Summer University offers more than 90 courses in English at Bachelor or Master level within most academic areas. As all teaching is research-based, courses have a strong academic foundation. All courses are planned to take place on campus.

Find the 2025 course list here

To facilitate your planning, here are some key dates to keep in mind:

• February 3rd, 2025: Applications and nominations are open

• March 11, 2025: Nomination deadline if students are coming as exchange students

• March 18, 2025: Application deadline

• April 2025: Notification of acceptance and distribution of additional program details, including accommodation options and logistical information

The second edition of the Summer School 'The European Identity: Past, Present, Future' organized by the International Office of the University of Strasbourg, will take place from June 16th to 27th, 2025.

During these two weeks, you will attend high-quality interdisciplinary courses exploring various aspects of European culture, politics, law, history, as well as society, taught by renowned professors and researchers with international experience. Academic courses will go hand in hand with meetings and discussions with representatives of European institutions, as well as guided tours, in order to discover the unique cultural heritage of Strasbourg’s region, located at the very heart of Europe.

View Provisional Program here and find more information on the University’s website (select the English version > Short-Term Programmes).

Why Should You Participate in This Summer School?

The European Summer School at the University of Strasbourg attracts students from all over the world and the lectures involve dynamic debates, therefore offering a platform to share ideas and engage with different perspectives. By attending this program, you will build up academic knowledge, be immersed in an international environment allowing you to appreciate a diversity of cultures, expand your network, and above all, gain unique enriching personal experiences.

A little bit more about Strasbourg and its surroundings:

Strasbourg is considered a 'Capital of Europe' because it hosts key European institutions, including the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights. During the Summer School, you will have the chance to visit these institutions, engage with experts, and gain firsthand insight into the workings of European Institutions.

Registration fee

• The registration fee is 1,600 euros.

  • Services included in this fee are the following: Academic courses; Cultural tours; Accommodation on Campus (available from June 14^th to 29^th, 2025); Various Meals; Tramway tickets for the two weeks; Travel costs to cultural sites outside Strasbourg

  • Services not included in the fee are the following: Round trip costs to and from Strasbourg; Medical/travel insurance

Registration

• Access the Registration Form

• Opening registration: November 21^st, 2024

• Closing registration: January 31^st, 2025

For any further requests you may have, please don't hesitate to contact the International Office of the University of Strasbourg at dri-short-programs@unistra.fr.

The upcoming Winter University: Global Challenges for Our Sustainable Future, hosted by the Faculties of Arts, Economics and Business, Social Sciences, and Theology and Religious Studies will run from January 13 to 31, 2025.

Highlights of the Winter University:

• Collaborative Learning: Students will work in multinational and multidisciplinary teams to tackle global challenges and develop strategies for a sustainable future.

• Expert Insights: Faculty experts from KU Leuven will present and explore the theme of sustainability from a Humanities perspective, using various case studies.

• Hands-On Experience: Each team will choose a global challenge and create an evidence-based approach to sustainability.

Who Can Apply?

The Winter University is designed for graduate (Master’s) students in Human Sciences (e.g., Arts, Economics and Business, Social Sciences, Theology and Religious Studies) or other disciplines with an interest in sustainability. Final-year undergraduate (Bachelor’s) students are also welcome to apply.

Tuition Fees:

• On-campus fee | Current (exchange) students: €600

• On-campus fee | Students from partner institutions: €600

• Online fee: €200

Credits:

• On-campus module: 8 ECTS (175-210 study hours)

• Online module: 4 ECTS