The European Identity: Past, Present and Future (June 16th to 27th, 2025)
A Summer School organized by the International Relations 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 in English exploring various aspects of European culture, politics, law, history, as well as society, taught by renowned professors and researchers with international experience.
This broad scope of topics will provide an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of European integration, governance, and global challenges. 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.
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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.
Furthermore, Strasbourg is a vibrant, culturally rich city, offering a mix of French and German influences due to its history, which is noticeable through the city's architecture, traditional museums and local cuisine. And, last but not least, its central location allows you to take a train and easily travel to other European cities, like Paris, Brussels, Berlin, or Geneva.
Registration fee: 1,600 euros.
Services included:
- Academic courses
- Cultural tours
- Accommodation on Campus (arrival no earlier than June 14th and departure no later than June 29th, 2025)
- Lunch (from June 16th to 27th, 2025), Welcome dinner (evening of June 17th) and Farewell dinner (June 26 th)
- Tramway tickets for the two weeks and travel costs to cultural sites outside Strasbourg
Services not included:
- Round trip costs to and from Strasbourg
- Dinners (except the Welcome and Farewell dinners)
- Medical/travel insurance
Registration from November 21st, 2024 to January 31st, 2025
Reviewing applications: First week of February 2025
Confirmation of selection: Second week of February 2025
Payment of registration fee: February 17th to 28th, 2025
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Organization of the Program:
- A virtual information session: last week of March/ first week of April 2025
- 2 Weeks in person in Strasbourg
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► Contact: dri-short-programs@unistra.fr
