Courses
For university students with the possibility to earn ECTS points
For university students with the possibility to earn ECTS points
Also for highschool students starting from 16 years, 2 weeks only
Starting with “Culture and Identity” you will be introduced in to the concept of identity and influences of culture. Continuing with “Global Dimensions: Stereotypes, Discrimination & Inequality” you will talk on the cause and effect of stereotypes and discrimination. In “Global Citizenship and Responsibility” you will reflect on your own complicity in global power relations and discuss the concept of cosmopolitanism. In “Global Actors: Introducing International Organizations & the UN” you will talk about the role of international organizations and be part of a Model United Nations. You will also visit Strasbourg and get to know the European Parliament.
The session “Active Citizenship & Volunteerism” tackles the concept of voluntary work. You will also identify issues in your local community and discuss how these can be solved. During “Sustainable Development: Being global changemakers and peacebuilders” you will discuss the SDGs, sustainable development and alternative approaches.
Certification and ECTS
Participants are awarded a certificate after successfully completing their courses at the Summer Academy.

Moreover, participants in Track 1 and 2 have the possibility to earn between 3 and 6 ECTS.
In order to acquire 3 ECTS points, participants have to participate for the first week and submit an essay.
In order to acquire 6 ECTS points, participants have to participate during both weeks and submit a written assignment of 15-20 pages.
The papers have to be submitted as first drafts before the Summer Academy starts, by July 20, 2020 and will then be revised by the professors. Afterwards, students have the time to make corrections based on the professors’ feedback and receive their final grade on this last version. The last version has to be submitted by September 21, 2020.
Please note that students in the first track are only allowed to gather credit points if they are matriculated at an institute of higher education.
Please find more info on how to earn ECTS credit in this documents:
or contact the staff of the Summer Academy!
Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
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Morning | 10 am: Check In 11 am: Welcome Ceremony |
Lecture (9:30-12:30) | Lecture (9:30-12:30) | Lecture (9:30-12:30) | Model United Nations | Model United Nations Closing Ceremony |
Afternoon | Course (2:30-6pm) | Course (2:30-6pm) | Course (2:30-6pm) | Course (2:30-6pm) | Model United Nations | 2 pm free afternoon |
Evening | International Dinner | Guest Lecture | Free Evening | Rooftop BBQ |
Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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Morning | Free Time | Trip to Straßbourg or Heidelberg | Lecture (9:30-12:30) | Lecture (9:30-12:30) | Lecture (9:30-12:30) | 9:30 Lecture 11:30 Closing Ceremony |
Afternoon | Free Time | Straßbourg or Heidelberg | Course (2:30-6pm) | Course (2:30-6pm) | Course (2:30-6pm) | 3pm program finish |
Evening | Guest Lecture | Rooftop BBQ |
Location
Karlsruhe is easy to reach by train as it is the junction of the ICE-line Hamburg – Frankfurt – Basel and the east-west connection Karlsruhe – Stuttgart – Munich. You can find more information about the exact arrival and departure times from the Deutsche Bahn AG.
Take tram no. 3 (in the direction of Heide) or tram no. 4 (Waldstadt) from the tram stop in front of the main train station to the stop Karlstor; from there it is a two minute walk to the North.
Karlsruhe is close to Frankfurt International Airport. The best way to reach Karlsruhe from Frankfurt Airport is by train. It only takes about one hour and trains depart directly from the airport.
Furthermore, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport is in close distance to Karlsruhe. You can reach the city by bus and train within one hour.
You can find more information about the exact arrival and departure times of trains and busses from the Deutsche Bahn AG.
Take tram no. 3 (in the direction of Heide) or tram no. 4 (Waldstadt) from the tram stop in front of the main train station to the stop Karlstor; from there it is a two minute walk to the North.
Get-to-know Party
Pub-Quiz
Straßburg
Farewell Dinner
Heidelberg
Rooftop BBQ
Intercultural Dinner
Schlossgarten
Cinema
Trip to the zoo
World Café
in previous years
Social Program