AEGEE Summer Universities

The Summer Universities (SUs) are courses organised by the local chapters of the European students association AEGEE. They are on average two weeks long and take place between June and September.

The Summer University Project was born in 1988 with the intention to promote the European integration. This project is the main tool of AEGEE to attain this ambitious but challenging target ever since. Since that time, it has been continuing every year with the participation of more than 50,000 young people, inside and outside of the European Union.

By Students for Students

AEGEE is a non-profit organisation. The courses are organised for students by students – and therefore incomparably cheap. You can’t expect luxury, but awesome hospitality!

What the Fee Includes

The fee usually includes lodging, two meals per day, transportation during the event, admission fees – and the parties! Not included: transportation to and from the event and optional activities.

Variety of Courses

Each SU has a theme related to European Integration, Intercultural Dialogue, Education, Culture or Personal Development. The topics range from language classes to photography or sailing.

Feel the European Spirit!

In an SU you will explore a new culture, discuss political topics, dance to different music… You will learn to say “Hello” in ten languages, you will love, experience and feel the AEGEE spirit!

Local Food and Culture

During an SU you will not only taste new food and drinks, you will dive deeply into the culture. And during the European Night party you will have the chance to cook and show your culture to everyone!

Friends, not Tourist Guides

Imagine arriving at the station in Italy, an organiser picks you up and says: “You want to taste our best icecream? Let’s go!” The AEGEE hosts show you their city and you will never feel like a tourist.

FEATURED COURSES

Take a walk in the Serbian mountains, discover the lifestyle of Sicily and learn about topics such as sustanability: check out the interviews with some of this year’s Summer University organisers.

Bucharest & Sofia: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of the Balkans

266 + 50 Euro

8 - 23 August 2024

Leiden & Tilburg: “Mysteries of the Low Lands”

192 + 47 Euro

18 - 28 July 2024

Brno & Prague: “Czechflix”

192 + 45 Euro

4 - 14 July 2024

Udine: “From the Alps to Venice - Vol. II”

199 + 50 Euro

31 July - 9 August 2024

Florence & Pisa: “Fi-Pi-SUmmer: Unwrapping the Grand Duchy of Tuscany”

299 + 50 Euro

9 - 22 August 2024

Aachen: “`{`ˈsʌmə(r) juːniˈvəː(r)siti`}` — Deutschkurs 2024”

230 + 32 Euro

22 June - 3 July 2024

Tartu: “Lord of SUstainia: Fellowship of the Kratt”

198 + 50 Euro

5 - 17 August 2024

Brescia: “Brixtreme vol. 4 - Into the Wild”

190 + 40 Euro

24 July - 3 August 2024

Catania: “Taste of Sicily - 2024 edition”

288 + 50 Euro

5 - 17 August 2024

Have a look at all our Summer Universities in 2024

Aachen

22 June – 3 July 2024
230 + 32 Euro

Alicante

21 – 31 August 2024
200 + 50 Euro

Ankara

29 August – 8 September 2024
209 + 50 Euro

Antalya

12 – 25 August 2024
289 + 50 Euro

Baku

2 – 13 August 2024
228 + 50 Euro

Brescia

24 July – 3 August 2024
190 + 40 Euro

Brno & Prague

4 – 14 July 2024
192 + 45 Euro

Bucharest & Sofia

8 – 23 August 2024
266 + 50 Euro

Budapest

13 – 23 July 2024
176 + 50 Euro

Burgos

24 July – 3 August 2024
190 + 45 Euro

Catania

5 – 17 August 2024
288 + 50 Euro

Florence & Pisa

9 – 22 August 2024
299 + 50 Euro

Istanbul

19 – 29 July 2024
190 + 50 Euro

Izmir

26 July – 8 August 2024
200 + 50 Euro

Naples

26 July – 5 August 2024
210 + 50 Euro

Niš

22 July – 4 August 2024
224 + 50 Euro

Pescara

6 – 16 September 2024
200 + 50 Euro

Tartu

5 – 17 August 2024
198 + 50 Euro

Tilburg & Leiden

18 – 28 July 2024
192 + 47 Euro

Udine

31 July – 9 August 2024
199 + 50 Euro

THE AEGEE EFFECT

Some call it Europe, we call it home!

AEGEE is…

  • one of Europe’s largest interdisciplinary student associations.
  • striving for a democratic, diverse and borderless Europe.
  • breaks stereotypes and creates borderless friendship
  • offers learning opportunities and empowers you to take an active role in society.
  • a non-profit organisation that acts towards decision-makers.
  • not a travel agency and not linked to any political party.

For more info: Check the AEGEE magazine Golden Times and AEGEE.org

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HOW TO APPLY

Summer Universities are an exclusive service for AEGEE members. Fortunately it is very easy and cheap to become one: there are 111 branches in more than 30 European countries – from Las Palmas to Tartu!

How to become a member

On the AEGEE-Europe homepage you will find a map with all branches. If there is no local group in your city, join one of the nearest ones. The annual fee is usually between 15 and 50 Euros. Joining AEGEE comes without any obligations.

How to choose an SU

After joining AEGEE, you get an account on the Intranet (MyAEGEE). With this you can choose a Summer University and apply. You need to include a motivation letter to the local organisers. The select the participants is based mainly on this letter.

When to apply

The applications are usually open from mid-March until May. There are always some very popular courses with more applicants than places, but also some less popular. In May the courses with vacant places issue open calls.

You have questions?

For sure you have more questions. “Why are the courses so cheap?” “Do I have to travel on my own to the SU?” “Are visas or passports needed?” “Where will I sleep?” “What about the event quality?” Check our FAQ page for the answers!

Best of former Summer Universities

Take a look at the interviews, testimonials, photos & videos from previous Summer University courses!

AEGEE-Alicante: Mediterranean? For SUre!

The group discovered the mediterranean lifestyle while learning about sustainability, local culture and enjoying also the sea.

AEGEE-Bucureşti: YOU(th) can change the world!

The event was all about sustainability.

Read the interviews about former Summer Universities!

Summer Universities 2024

Summer Universities 2022

Summer Universities 2019

WHAT PARTICIPANTS TOLD US

Paul van Hoorn

Member of AEGEE Brussel/Bruxelles

“The city erected a monument for us during the Summer Uni 2022 in Izmir – this was truly a unique experience!”

Franco Ambuchi

Member of AEGEE-Firenze

“Learning new languages, discovering new countries, making new friends. Experiences, emotions, and memories that will change your life!”

Adrian Lopez

Member of AEGEE-A Coruña

“Dare to connect with people in the deepest way you could ever imagine. Be ready to be surprised, every single corner of Europe is a goldmine!”

GET IN TOUCH!

AEGEE does not have a Summer University hotline, but if you want to know more about AEGEE in general, you can call the number of the AEGEE-Europe office in Brussels.

+32 2 246 0320

headoffice@aegee.org

Rue du Noyer / Notelaarsstraat 55, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Monday - Friday: 10.00 - 20.00

You have questions of any kind? Don’t hesitate to contact us!

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