WU Vienna University of Economics and Business offers an intensive short program, The International Summer University, which is organized as three-week sessions (one three-week session in July and one three-week session in August) in Vienna and offers courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Courses cover topics related to various management disciplines including international human resources management and leadership, strategic and negotiation.

Application: Click here for online application (more information can be found here)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

International Human Resource Management: The aim of the course is to explore the implications that the process of internationalization has for HRM activities and policies including ethnocentric, polycentric and geocentric staffing, training and compensation programs and challenges of expatriation and repatriation processes.

• Program cost: 1826 EUR (~ 2025 USD)
• Course dates: July 6 – July 24, 2020 (Week 1-2 – July 6 -14, 2020)
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Single room in shared private apartment
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is internationally accredited and a leading European business school. The International Summer University Programme (ISUP) was established in 1999, and at present it draws approx. 2000 participants from more than 50 countries – international exchange students, freemovers, students from CBS and other Danish universities as well as professionals seeking to further develop their knowledge and skills. The Programme provides participants with an exceptional opportunity to study in a truly international environment and combine high-quality learning with an unforgettable summer experience.

ISUP offers courses taught in English that cover a wide range of classic business courses as well as more diverse, innovative and entrepreneurial courses, which draw on other academic disciplines. Each course is 7.5 ECTS, and students can enroll in a maximum of 2 courses (15 ECTS).

• Application: Link can be found here for application – apply as Non-European Freemovers
• Application Deadline: March 19, 2020
• Program cost: DKK 10,500 (~USD 1600) *only includes tuition fees (all other expenses are not covered)
• Course dates: June 23 – July 31, 2020
• Accommodation: DKK 7,119-12,000 (~USD 1075 – 1800) *Depends on room size, single or shared double room; and prices are as of 2019 so subject to change
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students

All courses listed below are credit-bearing, and can be taken for credit.

Course list:

Managing Strategically in a Globalized World – This course introduces participants to the concepts and issues involved in strategic management as well as the actions required to acquire and maintain competitive advantages in business.

Berlin School of Economics and Law offers a variety of three- and four-week summer programs taught in English that explore topics in the fields of business, economics, entrepreneurship and business law with a focus on the European Union. Program costs differ for each program, but include the following for all programs: tuition fees, accommodation, insurance, study trips, and certificate and transcript of records.

Application: Click here for online application (more information can be found here)

Application deadline: April 1, 2020

The European Union in a Global World: During this interdisciplinary program, students will explore several different facets of the European Union, including business, economics, politics and social sciences. Study visits are an inherent part of this program, as is a module on German culture & society from an intercultural perspective.

• Program cost: 1,940 EUR (~2200 USD)
• Course dates: June 28 – July 25, 2020
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Student Hostel (shared rooms and kitchenette)
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

How Europe Works: Institutions & Law in the EU: This business law program is a unique blend of business, law, politics and culture, offering students the chance to undertake a demanding, in-depth study of the European Union. Participants explore the political and legal functions of the EU in greater detail, in order to provide a better understanding of the EU’s interactions and role within the world.

• Program cost: 1,650 EUR (~1875 USD)
• Course dates: July 5 – July 25, 2020
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Student Hostel (shared rooms and breakfast)
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

The University of Amsterdam offers summer programs through their UvA Summer School that cover different topics in the humanities, urban studies, political science and social sciences. Each program has its own application deadline and application. To access the application and more program details, please click the hyperlinked program titles.

Building Brands and Influencing Behaviour: This three-week summer program will provide students with the skills to define the brand essence of an organization and bring it to life through design, copy and behaviour. Students will understand how all of the aspects of the brand need to work as one, in order to create a unique and relevant experience.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 14 – July 2, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Introduction to Sexuality Studies: This three-week summer course provides a thorough interdisciplinary exploration of central texts and key concepts in the studies of sexuality and gender in the social sciences.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 14 – July 2, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Placemaking in the City: This three-week interdisciplinary course unravels the practice, theory, policies and politics of ‘placemaking,’ taking Amsterdam as a site for analysis and action. Placemaking is more than a method; it is a philosophy for the development and experience of cities, combining disciplines such as sociology, environmental psychology, (micro)political science, architecture and urban design.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: July 5 – July 23, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Undergraduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

WU Vienna University of Economics and Business offers an intensive short program, The International Summer University, which is organized as three-week sessions (one three-week session in July and one three-week session in August) in Vienna and offers courses for both undergraduate and graduate students. Courses cover topics related to various management disciplines including international human resources management and leadership, strategic and negotiation.

Application: Click here for online application (more information can be found here)

Application Deadline: March 31, 2020

Global Leadership in a complex and rapidly changing world: This course is designed to reclaim the essentials of effective leadership by helping leaders understand the critical importance of building support among stakeholder groups. It provides a construct through which leaders can understand stakeholder motivations, and identify the actions, and the leadership skills necessary to manage stakeholder commitment to business strategies and direction in a global multi-cultural business environment.

• Program cost: 2054 EUR (~ 2300 USD)
• Course dates: July 6 – July 24, 2020 (Week 3 – July 20 -24, 2020)
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Single room in shared private apartment
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Strategic Leadership: The objective of the course is to learn about theories and models of strategic leadership and to examine and practise leadership competences that enable participants to cope with contemporary leadership challenge.

• Program cost: 2054 EUR (~2300 USD)
• Course dates: July 27- August 14, 2020 (Week 2 – August 3 – 7, 2020)
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Single room in shared private apartment
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit 

Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) offers Brazilian Seminars – an international summer school which provides students, young scholars and international administrators with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about Brazil. It’s an interdisciplinary program meant to give a broad perspective of Brazilian issues which are currently in the global scenario. The program consists of 60 hours of lectures and off-class activities that offer a critical overview of contemporary Brazil in its history,
cultural, institutional, economic & political aspects.

Program Title: Brazilian Seminars

• Application: Please email MSPIA.Global.Initiatives@baruch.cuny.edu for application and details.
• Application deadline: May 31, 2020 (Early Bird deadline: March 31, 2020)
• Program cost: 6,650 BRL (~ 1700 USD)/**Early Bird Discount – 6065 BRL (~ 1500 USD) *includes tuition, cultural activities and technical visits (Exchange rate subjected to fluctuation)
• Course dates: July 9 -24, 2020
  • *There is an optional Portuguese survival language course from July 6 – July 9 for an additional fee of 1500 BRL (~375 USD) (includes tuition and cultural activities).
• Accommodation: 1,900 BRL ( ~ 475 USD) for a single room (Price includes breakfast and internet access) *Availability for housing/Brazilian Homestay is limited and is on a first come, first served basis.
  • There is a 400 BRL (~100 USD) non-refundable homestay application fee
• Language of instruction: English
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• *Non-credit bearing – taken as a certificate program

Southwestern University of Finance and Economic (SWUFE) offers two different diverse 2-week programs combining study, travel, lectures, and visits to local businesses.

Why participate in the programs at SWUFE?

• An opportunity to visit Chengdu, one of China’s most rapidly expanding cities and host for the Summer School;
• A variety of curricular and cultural activities featuring lectures, workshop, company visits, sightseeing, cultural night and social events;
• A diverse student body of the brightest young talents from the leading universities across continents.

2020 SPA Global Academy Summer School

The SPA Global Academy Summer School is hosted by the School of Public Administration at the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics. Professors from international well-known universities are invited to give summer courses and lectures to students. This is a wonderful chance to learn Chinese calligraphy, cooking and traditional tea ceremony. These experiences combined will give you a unique and first-hand understanding of Chinese culture, language and business.

• Application: Please email MSPIA.Global.Initiatives@baruch.cuny.edu for application and details.
• Application deadline: TBD
• Program cost: Selected students will be funded by SWUFE. The host institution will cover application fee, course fees, accommodation, local transportation around Chengdu, and meals.
  • All other expenses are the sole responsibility of the student, including: visa application fee, airfare, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses.
• Course dates: TBD
• Accommodation: Included in the program fee
• Language of instruction: English
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• *Non-credit bearing – taken as a certificate program

2020 Discover SWUFE International Summer School

Over the last few years, Discover SWUFE has established a reputation for itself by providing a unique opportunity for international students to learn more about Chengdu, and foster a deep understanding of the local historical, cultural, business and economic environments of modern China. The program aims to provide participants a wonderful experience of SWUFE, Sichuan, and China in general.

• Application: Please email MSPIA.Global.Initiatives@baruch.cuny.edu for application and details.
• Application deadline: TBD
• Program cost: Selected students will be funded by SWUFE. The host institution will cover course fees, accommodation, local transportation around Chengdu, and meals.
  • All other expenses are the sole responsibility of the student, including: application fee, visa application fee, airfare, insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses.
• Course dates: TBD
• Accommodation: Included in the program fee
• Language of instruction: English
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• *Non-credit bearing – taken as a certificate program

Copenhagen Business School (CBS) is internationally accredited and a leading European business school. The International Summer University Programme (ISUP) was established in 1999, and at present it draws approx. 2000 participants from more than 50 countries – international exchange students, freemovers, students from CBS and other Danish universities as well as professionals seeking to further develop their knowledge and skills. The Programme provides participants with an exceptional opportunity to study in a truly international environment and combine high-quality learning with an unforgettable summer experience.

ISUP offers courses taught in English that cover a wide range of classic business courses as well as more diverse, innovative and entrepreneurial courses, which draw on other academic disciplines. Each course is 7.5 ECTS, and students can enroll in a maximum of 2 courses (15 ECTS). The program runs for 6 weeks.

• Application: Link can be found here for application – apply as Non-European Freemovers
• Application deadline: March 19, 2020
• Program cost: DKK 14,250 (~USD 2,150) *only includes tuition fees (all other expenses are not covered)
• Course dates: June 23 – July 31, 2020
• Accommodation: DKK 7,119 – 12,000 (~USD 1075 – 1800) *Depends on room size, single or shared double room; and prices are as of 2019 so subject to change
• Eligibility: Graduate students

All courses listed below are credit-bearing, and can be taken for credit.

Course list:

• Circular Economies: Towards a Global Shift?: This course examines the concept of the circular economy as a means to change the linear economy of “Take-Make-Waste”. The key notion of circular economy builds on the idea of cycles in nature fueled by solar energy, where nothing is wasted and stuff circulates in loops.
• International Strategic Management: This course examines the international environment, strategic and managerial issues related to international firms’ operation including cross-cultural management. This course will move beyond the ‘usual suspects’ of European and North American countries to base some of the topics covered around situations in Africa.
• Social Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Business Practices and Development Economics: an Integrated Framework: This course invites graduate students to delve into different business practices that can transform the socioeconomic landscape and to use recent theoretical contribution in different fields such as economics, complexity theory, and management. The course explores critically social entrepreneurship and sustainability to analyze its economic and social impact.
• Strategic Management with Perspectives on China: The goal of this course is to develop students’ ability to evaluate the strategy process and understand how executives make strategic decisions that ensures effective business performance. Students will be exposed to important managerial theories and models with the aim of developing sound business strategies to successfully compete in the marketplace, especially the Chinese marketplace.

The Sciences Po Summer School is a unique opportunity for students from all over the world to discover Sciences Po over the course of a summer. The Summer School’s University Program is held in two separate sessions during the months of June and July on the Paris campus.

• Application: Link can be found here for application
• Application deadline: Rolling Admissions
  • There is a 40 EUR application fee. Courses are open to admitted students on a first-come, first-served basis and will be closed when they are full. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply in advance to ensure availability in their first-choice class, if they are admitted.
• Program cost: 2400 EUR (~2700 USD) *only includes tuition fees (all other expenses are not covered)
• Course dates:
  • June session: June 2 – June 25, 2020
  • July session: June 29 – July 24, 2020
• Accommodation:
  • 960 EUR (~1125 USD) for a single room with private bathroom and shared kitchen (*for reference)
• Eligibility: Graduate students

All courses listed below are credit-bearing, and can be taken for credit.

June session:

• Economic Development and Globalization; Processes, Strategies and Outcomes: The objective of the course is to provide students with updated theoretical and empirical material regarding the development process and emerging economies, as well as analyzing the process of international integration and how developing countries have caught up.
• Fighting Inequalities and Social Risks in the 21st Century: A Global Perspective: How do countries fight inequalities and social risks across the globe? Which are the main common/dissimilar trends we can identify studying international political economy and public policy? The course will provide a provisional answer to these two questions by allowing students to understanding how inequalities and social risks are tackled differently across the globe.
• International Migrations, Globalized Mobilities and Transnational Identities: The course offers a multi-scalar approach to migration studies. Its aim is to look at both global and very local actors, as well as transnational networks, to decode the complexity of today’s regimes of mobility and the actors involved in framing migration flows
• Media and Politics: The goal of this course is to provide participants with a good working knowledge of the role of media in contemporary politics.
• World Politics: This course relies on both theoretical and empirical (case studies) approaches to help students craft their own analysis of world politics. It proposes an interdisciplinary perspective of international issues, using the methods and frameworks of a variety of social sciences fields, including sociology, history, comparative politics, international relations, and political economy.

July session:

• Fighting Poverty: Issues and Policies: The goal of this course is to present the main topics in the field of economic development around the challenge of reducing poverty. While addressing global issues, this course focuses on their microeconomic dimensions, with a strong emphasis on measurement issues and how quantitative evidence is produced and used to support arguments and policies.
• Global Diplomacy: Theory and Practice: This course investigates discourses, theories and practices associated with global diplomacy, across different levels and within a wide range of areas including diplomatic actors, processes, and policies.
• Human Rights and Global Development: This course will use a seminar-style approach to explore the linkages between human rights and development from a historical, theoretical, and practical perspective. Its departure point is the emergence, both in academia and policy, of a “human rights and development” trend over the past two decades.
• Human Security: The course will introduce students to a broader, alternative, conception of “security,” one which concerns not only states and the international system, but also people in their everyday lives. It will examine what the analytical and policy implications would be of looking at contemporary security threats from an individual perspective.
• Migration Issues in Comparative Perspective: This course seeks to understand the ways in which national security interests have influenced immigration policies in Europe and America, as well as the reciprocal effects of migrant responses.
• Populism in Europe and the Americas: The main objective of this course is to explore the phenomenon of populism, by considering its meaning, causes and effects in a systematic and comparative way. This course will provide an introduction to populism in theory and practice, employing an increasingly consensual and ideational approach to populism.
• Social Policies: Europe, the U.S. and the Politics of Welfare: The aim of the course is to provide students with a clear idea of the diversity of European social policies, of their historical and political origins, and to allow for the assessment of their performance. The course will also provide an in-depth account of current welfare reforms, in light of their historical development
• Sustainable Development and Climate Action: Global Challenges and Policy Options: This course will provide intellectual material for students to understand the rationale for and challenges behind sustainable development and climate action. Students will develop a critical sense of the drivers of actions and the factors of inaction in this field/domain.
• The Age of Economists:Globalization, Growth and Inequalities: The course is an overview of how economic thought has risen over the centuries, and how, since WWII, it has influenced neighboring disciplines such as Political Philosophy, Common Law, Political Science, Sociology and Psychology.
• The European Union at a Crossroads: Issues and Policies: The aim of the course is to introduce students to the multiple European realities and to provide the necessary tools for understanding how the EU can face different challenges in an ever-changing world. This interdisciplinary course will permit students to approach these major issues through the lenses of political science, law, economics and history.

Berlin School of Economics and Law offers a variety of three- and four-week summer programs taught in English that explore topics in the fields of business, economics, entrepreneurship and business law with a focus on the European Union. Program costs differ for each program, but include the following for all programs: tuition fees, accommodation, insurance, study trips, and certificate and transcript of records.

Application: Click here for online application (more information can be found here)

Application deadline: April 1, 2020

The European Union in a Global World: During this interdisciplinary program, students will explore several different facets of the European Union, including business, economics, politics and social sciences. Study visits are an inherent part of this program, as is a module on German culture & society from an intercultural perspective.

• Program cost: 1,940 EUR (~2200 USD)
• Course dates: June 28 – July 25, 2020
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Student Hostel (shared rooms and kitchenette)
• Eligibility:
  • *This is an undergraduate level course. Graduate students wishing to receive graduate credits for this course will follow the full course with all assessments. In addition, they will have to write a paper on a graduate level of academic requirement. The student wishing to receive graduate credits needs to indicate this upon his/her application, and would need to pay an additional 60 EUR.
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

How Europe Works: Institutions & Law in the EU: This business law program is a unique blend of business, law, politics and culture, offering students the chance to undertake a demanding, in-depth study of the European Union. Participants explore the political and legal functions of the EU in greater detail, in order to provide a better understanding of the EU’s interactions and role within the world.

• Program cost: 1,650 EUR (~1875 USD)
• Course dates: July 5 – July 25, 2020
• Accommodation: Included in program cost – Student Hostel (shared rooms and breakfast)
• Eligibility:
  • *This is an undergraduate level course. Graduate students wishing to receive graduate credits for this course will follow the full course with all assessments. In addition, they will have to write a paper on a graduate level of academic requirement. The student wishing to receive graduate credits needs to indicate this upon his/her application, and would need to pay an additional 60 EUR.
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

The University of Amsterdam offers summer programs through their UvA Summer School that cover different topics in the humanities, urban studies, political science and social sciences. Each program has its own application deadline and application. To access the application and more program details, please click the hyperlinked program titles.

Acting in the Anthropocene: Rethinking a Planet in Crisis: During this summer programme students will explore  both theoretical perspectives on the Anthropocene from ecology and the social sciences, as well as practical projects that we visit during field trips in and around Amsterdam. Students will focus mainly on land-use for ecosystems as clear and visible cases of tensions between humans and nature.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: July 19 – August 6, 2020
• Accommodation: 550 EUR (~USD 625) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Activism and Social Change: In this three week programme, students will examine different forms of protest and resistance and learn about the tactics and strategies of activists and social movements. Participants will learn about the squatter and LGBT movements of the 70s and 80s, the occupy movement (as it occurred globally and in the Netherlands), and the various protest movements that are emerging in Amsterdam today.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: July 5 – July 23, 2020
• Accommodation: 600 EUR (~USD 700) for private room with private facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Advanced Summer Institute on Sexuality, Culture and Society: During this four-week advanced programme, students will gain knowledge of sexuality as it intersects with ethnicity, nationality, class, and religion, and will become more familiar with how sexuality is conceptualized and practiced within research, programmatic, and advocacy venues. Further, participants will be introduced to the fundamentals, important developments, and principles in the field of comprehensive sexuality education.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 2350 EUR (~2650 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: July 5 – July 30, 2020
• Accommodation: 800 EUR (~USD 900) for private room with private facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Migration and Integration: Refugees, Rights & Realities: This interdisciplinary three-week course introduces students to key issues in the legal, (geo)political, sociological and anthropological analysis of forced migration. It enables students to understand the context in which forced migration takes place, the social change this triggers in hosting communities and the efforts needed to successfully integrate newcomers.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 14- July 2, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Multilaterialism, Globalization, & Corporate Diplomacy: Without robust global cooperation, humanity can’t effectively address the challenges of the 21st Century (climate emergency, the rise of inequality, the impact of automation on jobs, AI safety, advancements in genomics and biotech, etc.). To improve global cooperation, we need to understand it first, and that’s the aim of this course – to better familiarize the students with the existing multilateral system, explore its shortcomings, and gain an appreciation for what is at stake.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: July 5- July 23, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Planning the Cycling City: This graduate level program unravels urban cycling from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. We draw on historical and current events and thinking and engage with top Dutch and international experts and leaders. Students learn a host of essential skills that support meaningful understanding, developing and fostering of cycling cities.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 28 – July 16, 2020
• Accommodation: 600 EUR (~USD 700) for private room with private facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Security Governance & Conflict Resolution: This three-week program will give students an in-depth look into the ways in which thinking and speaking about security have changed over time, and how stakeholders on various levels deal with conflicts and security, ranging from the international arena to the state and from private security companies to communities and individuals.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1700 EUR (~USD 1900)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
  • This includes trips to Brussels, The Hague, and various (inter)national organizations
• Course dates: June 14 – July 2, 2020
• Accommodation: 525 EUR (~ 600 USD) for shared room with shared facilities -OR- 625 EUR (~725 USD) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~100 USD) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate Students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Summer Institute on Addiction: While addiction is not a new problem, few countries have sufficient resources allocated to address it. Further, the language and scope of addiction studies has grown in recent years. As our hyper-globalized world brings people, substances, ideas, and potential sources of addiction closer together than ever, researchers, care providers, academics and professionals need to look at addiction studies in a new, dynamic light. This two-week Summer Institute seeks to provide an interdisciplinary approach and lens to the study of addiction.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1400 EUR (~1600 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 28 – July 10, 2020
• Accommodation: 550 EUR (~USD 625) for private room with private facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

The Circular City: Towards a Sustainable Urban Ecosystem: This three-week interdisciplinary and hands-on course unravels the complexity behind  truly sustainable urban development. The program uses Amsterdam as case study for analysis and action. While immersed within this innovative city, students will learn about several aspects of urban resilience from ecological, economic, and cultural perspectives.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 28 – July 16, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

The Politics of Suspicion: This immersive three-week programme will scrutinize the intricate web of cause and effect that allows for an ever-growing and current global culture of suspicion. We will take an interdisciplinary lens to understand not only the political motives and outcomes of this movement, but also, how conspiracy thinking infiltrates and influences our lives, behavior, and how we think.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 28 – July 16, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Urban Studies: Planning and Living in Cities: In this three-week program students will explore the fundamental issues that are shaping the development and evolution of cities in the 21st century. With a focus on real urban places, set in both contemporary and historical contexts, the course will examine subjects such as neighborhood development and regeneration, housing finance and policy, city planning and sustainability, and the impact of household and demographic change on urban lives and spaces.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program costL 1700 EUr (~1900 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
  • This includes trip to Brussels, Rotterdam, and Antwerp
• Course dates: June 28 – July 16, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~ 725 USD) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~ 100 USD) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate Students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit

Urban Studies: Sense, Space and Strategy: This three-week, interdisciplinary programme explores the historical and present sensescape of Amsterdam and the processes of spatial contestation, due to urban renewal, increasing tourism and economic transformations, as expressed in activism and art.

• Application deadline: April 1, 2020
• Program cost: 1600 EUR (~1800 USD)
  • There is a non-refundable 25 EUR (~ 30 USD) application fee
• Course dates: June 28 – July 16, 2020
• Accommodation: 625 EUR (~USD 725) for private room with shared facilities
  • There is a 75 EUR (~USD 100) deposit
• Eligibility: Graduate students
• Credit-bearing – can be taken for credit