Types of Summer Universities

There are five different types of courses, which are explained here.

Language Course

It is a language course organised by one or more AEGEE locals. It lasts 2 weeks and gives the participants a chance to learn a language during at least 16 hours of tuition.

The fee of maximum 70 Euro per week includes tuition, lodging, two meals per day, of which at least one is a warm meal, and a social programme.

Language Course Plus

It is an intensive language course organised by one or more AEGEE locals. It last 2-4 weeks, participants receive at least 20 hours of intensive language tuition by professional teachers.

The fee of max. 90 Euro/ week includes tuition, lodging, two meals per day, of which at least one is a warm meal, and a social programme.

Summer Course

It is a course about a specific local culture related topic that does not focus on learning a language. Participants receive at least 10 hours of tuition. It is organised by one or more AEGEE locals and lasts between 2-4 weeks.

The fee of max. 70 Euro/ week includes tuition, lodging, two meals per day, of which at least one is warm meal, and a social programme.

Travelling Summer University

It is usually organised by at least two AEGEE locals. During the 2-4 weeks of cultural trips across Europe, the group visits at least 4 different places. There is no formal tuition provided; the aim of this event is to enjoy the lifestyle and culture of a place.

The fee of max. 90 Euro/ week includes travel costs from the first to the last place mentioned in the programme, lodging, two meals per day, of which at least one is a warm meal, and a social programme.

But forget about serious studying, AEGEE Summer University courses are about interacting with people. Summer Universities are a chance to increase your international awareness by gaining a deepened knowledge of the country visited and the cultures of the inhabitants.