A two-week summer school with 23 participants from 12 countries
Networking and intercultural exchange are pivotal for оur programs and essential for us when designing and planing the program every year. Thus, the participants for us are not just beneficiaries from the academic program, but the core of the program. In 2021 we were honoured to receive applications from students from various countries and fields of study. We took extra time in the beginning of the program to foster interpersonal exchange and stimulate the group to grow together and get to know each other beyond the academic topics and their opinions about scientific theories and findings.
The feedback some of the participants voluntarily provided us, is depicted on the pictures below. Let them convince you with their own words!
Our participants came from partners world wide and Santander's international network of universities. We were honoured to meet 23 students from the follwoing 12 countries: Argentina, Brazil, China and Hong Kong, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Romania, Russia, Spain and Turkey. It is a great pleasure for us to announce that for the first time we had a student from Nigeria in our program.
Since the program was open to all university majors, the partcipants had the great opportunity to connect and network with students from various academic fields. (The table is sorted alphabetically according to the university's name.)
| 1 | Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti (Nigeria) | International Relations and Diplomacy |
| 2 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| 3 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece) | Electrical and Computer Engineering |
| 4 | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Greece) | Law |
| 5 | Instituto Politécnico Nacional (Mexico) | Nursery and Obstetrics and Economy |
| 6 | Istanbul University (Turkey) | Political Science and International Relations |
| 7 | King's College London (UK) | Political Economy |
| 8 | National Research University Higher School of Economics | Applied Social Psychology |
| 9 | Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia) | International Relations |
| 10 | Saint Petersburg State University | European Societies |
| 11 | Saint Petersburg State University | Business Informatics |
| 12 | Saint Petersburg State University | Sociology |
| 13 | Saint Petersburg State University | International Relations |
| 14 | Sapienza University of Rome (Italy) | Economics |
| 15 | Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico) | Law |
| 16 | Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) | Social Sciences |
| 17 | Universidad Blas Pascal (Argentina) | Human Resources Management |
| 18 | Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Spain) | Law and Political Science |
| 19 | Universidade Federal Fluminense (Brazil) | Licenciatura in Chemistry |
| 20 | Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Spain) | Global Studies |
| 21 | University of Birmingham (UK) | Political Science and Social Policy |
| 22 | University of Ioannina (Greece) | History and Archeology |
| 23 | University of Warwick (UK) | Economics, Politics and International Studies |
What are Cologne Summer Schools?
The project Cologne Summer Schools belongs to the International Office of the UoC and coordinates Spring, Summer and Winter Schools taking place at the Unviersity of Cologne and abroad. Additionally, we organize one annual project on a relevant topic approached interdisciplinarily and invite 20 to 25 international students from all over the world to Cologne to study and research together.
What does a Cologne Summer Schools project consist of?
Cologne Sping, Summer and Winter Schools combine academic program and cultural activities in a balanced way. Usually during the day you will have lectures, workshops or group work and in the evenings and on the weekend there will be cultural events such as city tours, museum visits, field trips an anything else that your creative organizers had thought of.
Who can apply?
It depends on the school you would like to apply for. If the project is a collaboration between the UoC and another partner university, you should be a student of this respective university. Furthermore, an above average university performance and a very good command of English are required.
Are Summer Schools designed only for international students?
Definitely not. The projects are open for students of the University of Cologne as well and are a great oppotunity to create new international contacts and practice your English skills. In fact, it is sometimes possible to receive course credits for your participation. Please inform yourself on the project's page or ask the organizational team.
Which projects can I apply for?
Since Spring, Summer and Winter Schools are organized by the different faculties and institutes of the University of Cologne, there is a wide variety of topics and research areas in which you can gain summer school experience. Here you can take a look at projects taking place in Cologne and abroad.
What are the application requirements?
The requirements such as study major, language certificates, resume, cover letter etc. are listed on the respective page of the project organizers. Please consider potential differences in the organizational procedures for different projects.
How much does the participation in a Cologne Summer Schools project cost?
We do our best to provide you with highest quality of teaching and cultural experiences without tuition fees and in the best case scenario, without you having to cover your transportation fees. Be aware of projects' specifics and inform yourself on the respective pages about what costs are covered by the UoC and what you should cover yourself.
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