The T-IES Summer School August is run by the University of Tübingen’s International & European Studies Program in Tübingen, Germany, from 2 to 27 August 2027.
Participants take one of two English-taught tracks: (A) Human Rights, Migration and the Question of Identity, or (B) Europe, Crisis and Memory in Contested Times. Both add a compulsory beginner German course, an intercultural workshop and study trips, for up to 8 ECTS credits.
Benefits & funding
- Self-funded: the fee is €1,950, or €1,800 for students of a Tübingen partner university.
- The fee covers courses, materials, study trips, accommodation, a local transport ticket and social events.
- You pay your visa, travel, meals and your own health, accident and liability insurance.
- Up to 8 ECTS credits; participants are not enrolled as Tübingen students.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate students from any discipline, with a transcript from the university where they are currently enrolled.
- At least 18 years old.
- English at a high B2 level; a test certificate is preferred, but other evidence such as a year of English-taught study is accepted. Native speakers need no proof.
- No German required.
- Open to all nationalities; a visa invitation letter follows payment of the fee.
Application process
- 1Fill in the online form and choose Track A or B.
- 2Upload a certified transcript and proof of English, all in English.
- 3Applications are taken while places last, until 30 June 2027 at the latest; your own university may set an earlier date.
- 4Pay the fee within 15 days of acceptance to receive confirmation and the visa invitation letter.
Program timeline
Now
Applications open
Final deadline (earlier if full)
30 Jun 2027
Arrival, program starts
2 Aug 2027
Farewell evening
26 Aug 2027
Departure, program ends
27 Aug 2027