Spring University

Important Information

Date: 6 April – 16 April 2026

Application deadline: 25 March 2026

Language: English

Mode of study: On-site

Target group: University students currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor´s or Master’s degree program, preferably one related to the topic of this year’s Spring University, e. g. Area Studies, International Relations, Political Science and Geopolitics, or another relevant field of study. Our course is open to students regardless of their age or country of residence.

Anticipated number of participants: 15 to 25.

Academic staff: scholars from the Institute of International Studies and outside experts.

Fees and costs: 1290 EUR

Total price includes: accommodation, lunches, free time activities, tuition (for all lectures, an introductory and a wrap-up session, group workshops, discussions, etc.); readings and other materials (on-line versions will be at your disposal after enrolling); an individualised evaluation of the participant’s performance, discussions and assignments; an official certificate confirming attendance; a transcript to gain ECTS credits.

Scholarship opportunity: We do not provide any special financial support for attending the Spring University.

Academic Credit: 5 ECTS (see below).

Requirements: attendance of a minimum of 85 percent of course presentations, completion of individual assignments, active participation in group projects and discussions.

To earn ECTS the student must:

  • Two ECTS credits: Students will earn two ECTS credits for active participation in the programme, including attendance (minimum attendance of 85 percent of course sessions), preparation for the sessions and class discussion (reading of assigned materials), and active participation in assigned group projects. Additionally, students will have to submit either an 8-page essay on the topic of the Online Spring University or the product of an assigned group or individual project (e.g., a podcast on the topic of the Online Spring University). The student’s work must be submitted within three weeks after the course finishes.

After fulfilling all requirements, students will receive an official transcript. We use the A-F grading system.

All students who have participated in the Spring School will get an official participation certificate after the course finishes. This official certificate does not have any grade or number of credits stated on it.