EDUC scholarships for Summer Schools

EDUC scholarships for Summer Schools

Immerse yourself in the heart of the European EDUC Alliance countries for one to two weeks and enjoy an unforgettable cultural and linguistic experience! These programs, delivered entirely in English, provide a true springboard for international exposure. 

Explore topics outside your primary discipline—many programs are accessible without specific prerequisites! 
Find all available programs in the EDUC Course Catalogue by applying the “Summer School” filter

 

March 25–29, 2025 – Innovation Management

The course first provides a broad, but advanced-level insight into the research topics and current directions in innovation studies. The second topic covers the current academic understandings and definitions of innovation, innovation types, and innovation effects in innovation management.​ The rest of the course is structured along two dimensions – innovation processes and innovation resources.

Dates: 

  • Virtual Phase: 6 March, 31 March, 29 May
  • In-person Phase: March 25-29, 2025

Location: Drammen, Norway
Application Deadline: Expired (February 21, 2025)
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May 5–10, 2025 – Sea and Cities: Urban Planning and Transport Challenges for Local Communities and Sustainable Tourism 

The Sea & Cities: The Challenges of Urban and Transport Planning Summer School offers BA/MA students and PhD candidates a unique opportunity to explore the complexities of planning and regenerating coastal cities. Through an interdisciplinary approach, participants will address the demographic, ecological, energy, and digital transitions that shape these urban areas, with a focus on the interaction between city ports and surrounding regions. The programme includes lectures, lab activities, field trips, and contributions from experts and local authorities.

Dates: May 5–10, 2025 
Location: Cagliari, Italy
Application Deadline: Expired (February 15, 2025)
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July 13-26, 2025 – 3D printing in pharmaceutics

The technique of the future, 3D printing, is gaining attention not only in the engineering industry but also in the field of pharmacy. This two-week course introduces students to different types of 3D printing technologies, such as FDM, SLA, or SSE, and their possible usage in pharmacy, specifically in the preparation of drug dosage forms. The Faculty of Pharmacy at Masaryk University works with multiple types of 3D printers, enabling you to learn about various 3D printing methods used in pharmaceuticals. Ultimately, students will have a comprehensive knowledge basis to select and use the printing method suitable for their aim.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025 
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 
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June 10-July 2, 2025 – Connecting your IoT Devices

Embark in the fields of digital electronics, embedded software and networking for Iot in this 3-week-short blended programme. Hardware and software aspects of IoT will be presented and hands on practical courses will allow you to familiarize yourself with IoT standards. Solve a societal challenge with a local company called Eco-counter.  Meet lifelong friends and enjoy our social activity programme in the beautiful area of Brittany. Workshops in intercultural communication and French language are also offered to all participants.   

Dates: June 10-July 2, 2025
Location: Lannion, France
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 
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July 13-26, 2025 –  AI and Digital Marketing

The aim of this course is to familiarize students with the specifics, strategies, and tactics of marketing in today’s AI-driven internet environment. A key focus of the course is on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Generative AI (Gen AI) are transforming various aspects of digital marketing. The structure is designed to guide individuals through the critical steps involved in crafting an AI-optimized online marketing strategy and digital presence. The course consists of lectures that will cover a range of topics theoretically, and seminars that will provide hands-on experience, helping students develop a practical skill set.

From the outset, students will delve into AI-enhanced online marketing strategies and AI-powered market research, emphasizing how data-driven decision-making is reshaping marketing. Key foundational topics will follow, including keyword analysis, SEO, online advertising, and PPC, each explored through the lens of AI advancements. As students master keyword discovery, they will also learn how to leverage AI in content creation and distribution, particularly in areas like content marketing strategy and AI-assisted copywriting.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Business Process Analysis

Go on a transformative journey with our Business Process Analysis course, delivered in collaboration with SAP Signavio, one of the biggest suppliers of enterprise software solutions with over 400,000 clients globally. This course will enhance your process-thinking skills, equipping you with the ability to perform in-depth business process analysis within international environments.

Throughout the course, you'll gain the skills needed to identify process issues, define business needs, and compile these into coherent reports usable by system engineers to implement process improvements. With the SAP Signavio tool, you'll dive into process modeling and simulation using BPMN notation, enabling you to analyze, optimize, and simulate real-world business processes.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Circular business models and digitalization

Circular economy is one of the hot topics that companies have to consider more and more. This area offers many opportunities for new business and the transition of existing business. However, transforming a business into a circular one faces many challenges. Digital technologies offer some avenues, especially to make business processes for value recovery more transparent and efficient.

This course focuses on practical aspects of company´s management and provides real life insights on the knowledge gained within the DiCiM project financed by the European Union (https://www.dicimproject.eu/) aimed on digitaly transforming business models into more intensive circularity. Representatives from four leading global companies in manufacturing and services, each serving as key demonstrators (Arcelik, C-ECO, Gorenje and Lexmark) will provide insights into why they have decided to test it and how digital technologies could help the companies to overcome the challenges of the circular economy transition.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Czech Criminal Proceedings

The course will provide participants with deep insight into Czech criminal proceedings. The participants will acquire basic knowledge about basics of criminal liability according to Czech law, as necessary basis for understanding the purpose of criminal proceedings. During the course, the concept of criminal proceedings, its principles, subjects, evidence and stages will be discussed.

After that, the students will be given materials to prepare simulated main trial that will be conducted by them at the end of the course. In the second week, visit of selected institutions (courts, public prosecutor's office, penitentiary) will follow, in order to connect theoretical concepts with practice and to allow students to discuss their ideas with lawyers from practice. Gained knowledge can be used mainly for purposes of comparative thesis and Ph.D. studies.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Embryology - from Gametes to Organisms

Dive into the world of gametes and embryos. This summer school prepares students in methods of andrological analysis and microscopic anatomy of developing organisms. Alongside with basic laboratory skills and an overview of relevant theory, this course touches on infertility treatment as a relevent case study as it is one of the most challenging topics in embryology today.

Besides gaining hard skills in the lab, students will also expand on soft skills required for laboratory work such as the ability to do independent work as well as work in a team, critical thinking, presenting scientific issues, problem solving, and interculture communication.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Energy Policy & Security of the EU

With 8 teachers covering the different topics, students are exposed to a wide range of considerations into holistically understanding what it takes to create energy policy, and the perceived effect on the industrial and social sectors. Misunderstanding of differences and specifics in different EU regions creates unnecessary friction and may result in disputes. Therefore, the summer school focuses on stressing the multidisciplinary nature of the topic.

This course specifically looks at the case of the Czech Republic and Central/Eastern Europe, highlighting how this region must balance EU policy, with the logistics of the region.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Exploring Microbial Processes

Learn the latest advancements in next-generation sequencing in human health used in research and diagnostics. Brno, home to Gregor Mendel, is the perfect place to further one's education.

Through this program students will learn about metagenomics, transcriptomics, and whole-genome analyses, including the following bioinformatic processing of sequencing data, experimental design, proper sample collection and quality, and statistical analysis.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Foresight and Strategic Management

The course opens with a deep dive into the concept of foresight—its importance, methods, and applications. Students will work on a real-world assignment, gaining practical experience by applying foresight techniques to concrete organizational challenges. Visits to a partner organization will further enhance participants understanding of real-world factors and dynamics.

Throughout the course, participants build practical skills through mapping organization environments with a focus on systemic understanding of the current situation, and creating trend analysis and horizon scanning to identify emerging patterns and potential disruptions. In interactive sessions, students will design future scenarios and bring them to life by creating "future artefacts."

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Humour, Satire, and Memes in Media

This intensive summer course explores the many faces of humour, satire, and memes, and their role in media. Blending academic theory with hands-on experimentation, it equips participants to critically analyse and create satirical content to help them navigate today's highly mediated society. Despite humour’s often unassuming façade ("it’s just a joke!"), it wields a powerful impact on society by challenging norms, exposing truths, and influencing public opinion in profound ways. The course combines group learning, practical output, and cultural immersion, designed to be both engaging and practical. By focusing on student-directed learning, including the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), teamwork, creativity, and cultural discovery, it promises a dynamic and enriching experience.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Inclusivity in Czechia

The summer school will explore key topics such as the principles of social inclusion, the development of intercultural competencies, and the importance of a culturally sensitive approach in diverse settings. Through a combination of workshops, discussions, and interactive activities, participants will learn strategies to promote equity, social justice, and conflict resolution. These tools will help them address diversity and navigate cultural differences effectively.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Language, Culture and Mind

This course provides an overview of cognitive linguistics with a cultural emphasis and its applications. In this course, we go over some selected chapters in the development of the field and an overview of state-of-the-art. The overview is followed by additional articles that demonstrate how the theoretical framework can be applied to examine language in use. Class discussions typically come in two parts: first, the lecturer presents the theoretical framework, and in the second part the lecturer introduces some linguistic data that the class may work with.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Methods of Forensic Analysis

This course balances theoretical and practical components, preparing students to leave with a solid introduction to the wide range of forensic analysis. The theoretical part of the course will deal with the explanation of forensic analysis methods prior to the practical analysis of biological samples, fingerprints, toxicological analysis, analysis of heavy metals, analysis of substances in medicines, doping control methods. Theoretical instructions will be used to verify the analysis of substances in the laboratory.

By the end of the course, students will have gained not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that will prepare them for further studies or careers in forensic science. The course is designed to provide a deep understanding of how forensic methods contribute to solving crimes, ensuring public safety, and upholding the integrity of systems like sports and healthcare.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Multiscale Modelling Methods

Computer simulations have become a valuable tool for expanding our knowledge in many areas. The steadily increasing performance of supercomputers or even desktop computers allows us to simulate bigger systems more accurately. However, proper predictions can only be obtained if correct models and theoretical approaches are employed. Therefore, this course aims to provide essential foundations for performing computer simulations and ways to avoid typical errors from misunderstanding employed approximations. In addition to physically based approaches, we will discuss utilising Artificial intelligence methods for biomolecular structure predictions and molecular docking. The lectures will span various molecular modelling methods addressing problems from supramolecular chemistry to structural biology. The course will comprise theoretical lectures complemented by practical sessions exercising typical simulation techniques in each discipline.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Populism in EU: Integration Challenges

This course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the emergence and popularity of populist movements in Europe from a comparative perspective. It focuses on the rise of populist leaders in Hungary, Poland, and Italy, who utilize various propaganda tools and narratives to consolidate power, while also examining how these movements challenge EU integration and cooperation among Member States. Additionally, the course explores the electoral success of ultra-right-wing populist parties in Austria and France, highlighting their illiberal and anti-Islam discourses. Finally, it addresses unique socio-political phenomena such as 'state-sponsored populism' in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, where decision-making processes are manipulated for private interests and clientelism.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: May 1, 2025 
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July 13-26, 2025 –  Sports Sciences and Outdoor Education

Experience an authentic Czech summer, while expanding your knowledge! This balanced academic journey offers theoretical knowledge to meet practical experience amidst the picturesque Czech nature. Courses integrate scientific sports insights with outdoor activities, offer comprehensive understanding of human performance and health enhancement and requires participant to get outside the classroom through active outdoor recreation through creating your own personalized nutrition plan, receiving advice on the proper exercise techniques and going through performance testing.

Dates: July 13-26, 2025
Location: Brno, Czech Republic
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025 
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July 6-19, 2025 –  European Studies

The aim of the European Studies Summer School is to help students understand the political, economic, cultural and social accomplishments and challenges of the European Union, as well as to learn about the contributing factors that led to contemporary Europe. The interdisciplinary program provides a comprehensive introduction to the political, economic and social processes as well as the characteristics of the rich cultural heritage and cultural diversity in the European Union.

In addition to the history of European integration and the specifics of the work of the EU institutions, the summer school explores the European Union's role in world politics, focusing on political processes as well as current economic and social situations in the region. Students will also learn about the political, economic, social and cultural impacts of migration on Europe as well as the defining ideas related to sustainable development and the results achieved so far in the EU.

Dates: July 6-19, 2025
Location: Pécs, Hungary
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 
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July 6-19, 2025 –  Leadership Skills

The aim of the course is for students to become familiar with the leadership skills necessary to become effective, purposeful and good leaders. The main topic areas include leadership styles, strategic thinking, effective communication, team building, time management, responsibility and assertiveness.

Dates: July 6-19, 2025
Location: Pécs, Hungary
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 
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July 20- August 2, 2025 –  Public Speaking and Debate Academy

Debate as an educational method that enhances students’ critical thinking and argumentation skills. Debate is a formal method of interactive and representational argument. With its focus on logical consistency, factual accuracy, originality of arguments and to some degree of emotional appeal to the audience, debating develops the art of persuasion. It also expands our understanding of different dilemmas and controversies in our society and gives us a way of resolving our misunderstandings and conflicts in a peaceful manner.  It is also a great tool for non-native English language speakers, as it gives them an opportunity to practice their English, improve their vocabulary and verbal communication skills.

Dates: July 20- August 2, 2025
Location: Pécs, Hungary
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 
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September 8–12, 2025 (Online from April 8) – Polycentrism and Empire: Citizenship, Participation, and Identity in Imperial Formations from Antiquity to the 20th Century 

An interdisciplinary analysis of the tension between centralization and polycentrism in historical empires.

Dates: 

  • Virtual Phase: April 8–July 15, 2025 (Tuesdays, 6–8 PM) 
  • In-person Phase: September 8–12, 2025 

Location: Potsdam, Germany 
Application Deadline: Expired (February 16, 2025)
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Looking to explore other exciting and enriching topics? Check out the full list of EDUC Summer Schools in the EDUC Course Catalogue by applying the “Summer School” filter and discover unique learning opportunities across Europe. 

Joining a European summer school is an invaluable chance to broaden your academic horizons, meet international students and experts, and enjoy an intercultural experience that will leave a lasting impression on your journey!