European Summer School 2026 – The European Identity: Past, Present, and Future

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Are you interested in Europe-related topics and eager to explore them in one of Europe’s most symbolic cities?

Join the third edition of the Summer School 'The European Identity: Past, Present and Future' at the University of Strasbourg, from June 16th to 26th, 2026!

Located in the heart of Strasbourg—a city home to major European institutions—this two-week programme offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of European culture, politics, law, history, economy, and society.

During this two-week period, you will attend high-quality interdisciplinary courses taught by renowned professors and researchers with international experience. This broad scope of topics will provide an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of European integration, governance, and global challenges. Academic courses will go hand in hand with meetings and discussions with representatives of European institutions, as well as guided tours, allowing you to experience Europe both inside and outside the classroom, with a hint of "French touch".

More details about the Summer School (programme and video) are available on our website: https://international-welcome.unistra.fr/apply-to-the-university-of-strasbourg/courses-of-the-university-of-strasbourg/short-term-programs-at-unistra/

Key information:

- Audience: Undergraduate and graduate students

- Format: In person

- Language: English

- Dates: From June 15th-26th, 2026 (2 weeks)

- Fees: €1.850 per participant (including academic courses, accommodation, meals on weekdays, cultural activities, and local transport)*.
*Please note that travel to/from Strasbourg and medical insurance are not included

- Application deadline: March 15th, 2026

- How to apply: Please fill in the application form via the following link - https://unistra.moveonfr.com/form/657ff6b48d7e45023801e733/eng

This Summer School is more than an academic programme—it is an international experience where you will exchange ideas, expand your network, and immerse yourself in a vibrant multicultural environment.

We would be thrilled to welcome you on board for this enriching experience!

Should you need any additional information, please contact us at: dri-short-programs@unistra.fr

Experience Europe like never before!

Warm regards from Strasbourg,
International Relations Office
University of Strasbourg

Course leader

A team of dedicated professors and experts from the University of Strasbourg and international Universities

Target group

The Summer School welcomes undergraduate and graduate students who have an interest in European Affairs, International Relations, and Political Science.

Applicants must be currently enrolled in a higher education institution and should have at least a B2 level in English (according to the CEFR). All classes, lectures, and visits will be delivered in English. No prior French knowledge is expected.

Course aim

When viewed from distant corners of the world, Europe is frequently perceived as a unified union. But what does being European truly mean? How does one experience it in their daily life? How has this notion of 'European identity' been constructed, and how can it evolve? These very inquiries constitute the aim of this two-week Summer School.

Overview of the academic courses:
- European History and Construction
- Institutions and Policies of the European Union
- Analysing the Notion of European Constitutional Heritage
- Introduction to the European Convention on Human Rights
- European Economy
- EU Common Foreign and Security Policy as a way to reinforce the European identity

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