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Summer & Winter Schools

The winter and summer schools of all partner universities in the EDUC Alliance promote international exchange between students.  You can expand your subject-specific knowledge or think outside the box of your subject. Last but not least, you will gain unique insights into other living environments and cultures.

As a student at the University of Potsdam, you can apply for all programmes. Please note the different application modalities.

Please also note the EDUC Alliance's blended research winter and summer schoolsoffers, which are aimed in particular at doctoral students and Master's students in higher semesters.

Summer Schools 2026

Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

University Cagliari, Italy

University Pécs, Hungary

University Potsdam, Germany

University Rennes, France

Blended Research Winter & Summer Schools

University South Eastern Norway

University Paris Nanterre

Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Application procedure

1. You apply for all the winter and summer school programmes listed directly to the partner universities using the application documents specified in each case.

2. Register for the scholarship application via our MoveOn form (select ‘EDUC Outgoing grant’) and upload the following documents:

- short, informative letter of motivation (maximum one page)

- Confirmation of enrolment for the course from the partner university

- Curriculum vitae in tabular form

- current PULS transcript of records

Please note the different application deadlines from the end of January to April 2026 and the maximum number of places per course for students at the University of Potsdam.

The language of instruction in all courses is English, which is why language skills at least at level B2 are required.

 

Scholarships:

Students selected for participation by the respective partner university will receive scholarships from the University of Potsdam in the following amounts:

  • one-week summer schools: EUR 550.00
  • two-week summer schools: EUR 1,100.00

Doctoral candidates with student status who have been selected for participation will receive a scholarship of EUR 550.00 from the University of Potsdam.

Doctoral students who are employed at the UP receive funding via ERASMUS* STT mobility. Please contact us for the application procedure.

The scholarship is intended to support the payment of any course fees as well as travelling and accommodation expenses. Please note that the scholarship may not cover the entire costs and you should therefore plan your own contribution in good time.

 

Scholarships available as long as the courses are announced here!

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