The International Office of the University of Cologne organizes anually an interdisciplinary summer school on a relevant topic and brings together students from partner universities world-wide. They have the exclusive opportunity to meet lecturers from the University of Cologne and to benefit from their teaching and research. We are proud and glad to also collaborate with lecturers from estimated partner universities and to welcome national and international guest lecturers from external research institutions and companies.
This year, as many universities faced the challenge of adopting online concepts for their teaching, the same applied to the Cologne Summer Schools team. We also had to decide how to tranform our usual three-week full time onsite program to a two-week entirely online program which included four hours of teaching and group work per day. The cultural activities like the city tour through Cologne, a visit to a traditional German brewery and many more were replaced by online activities. Explore the pages and click around to see how we managed this transformation.
The project Cologne Summer Schools is situated at Division International Affairs of the University of Cologne andcoordinates Winter, Spring and Summer Schools taking place at the Unviersity of Cologne and abroad. Additionally, we organize one annual project on a relevant topic approached interdisciplinarily and invite international students from all over the world to Cologne to study and research together.
What does a Cologne Summer Schools project consist of?
Cologne Winter, Sping and Summer 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 and 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 either of the UoC or of this respective university. However, there are projects that are open to a broader number of universities. Take a closer look at the project description to make sure whether you are eligible. Furthermore, an above average university performance and a very good command of English (or German depending on the program) 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 Winter, Spring and Summer 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. We offer a versatile program every program which means that the offered Winter, Spring or Summer School might not repeat. 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 Cologne Summer Schools and what you should cover yourself.
