Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Spain - 2nd Edition of the European Summer School 2025 which will take place from July 5 to 13, 2025, at the historic Poblet Monastery in Spain.
TheEuropean Summer School 2025 offers a unique opportunity for young leaders who wish to receive training in the field of security and defense within a global context. The program is inspired by Christian social thought and follows an educational approach rooted in thecommon good. It will be conducted entirely in English and participants will earn5 ECTS credits.
This academic initiative, organized in collaboration with theCommission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) and theKonrad Adenauer Foundation, combinesacademic excellence,cultural immersion (including a visit to Barcelona), andspiritual reflection, under the motto:“Prayer, Learning, and Culture.”
Europe´s Current Position in the Face of Global Security Challenges
The War in Ukraine and its implications for Europe
Nuclear deterrence and global security threats
Instability in Africa and the Middle East
Tensions in Southeast Asia and their impact on international stability
In order to facilitate access to this unique learning experience, we are pleased to offerpreferential conditions for candidates referred by your institution:
50% tuition scholarship for all applicants recommended by you (reducing the total cost to €1000)
Three 80% scholarships available for exceptional candidates, reducing the total cost to €400
Please find attached the program brochure, which you are welcome to share with your students or contacts who might be interested. Additionally, we are pleased to provide the following resources for further information:
MASARYK UNIVERSITY SUMMER SCHOOLS (BRNO, CZECH REPUBLIC)
1 May: Deadline for July 2 week intensive courses
Students have until 1 May to apply to our programmes to our 2 week intensive summer schools in July!
All of the summer school costs include tuition, accommodation, breakfast, organized trips, daily culture and social activities, 24/7 support. The costs below have the partner university discount applied.
Students can choose from over 15 different academic courses in our two week intensive summer schools. For two weeks, 13-26 July 2025, we will welcome students across various disciplines to join Masaryk University and meet students from around the world while the focus in one of the academic areas listed below.
Students spend the morning and/or afternoons in class, and in the evenings explore Brno and South Moravia with our summer school team.
Dates: 13-26 July 2025 Cost: €1175* Credits: 3-4 ECTS depending on the course Application deadline: 1 May This programme includes tuition, accommodation, breakfast, cultural and social activities, and a culture day trip to local UNESCO site.
A different perspective – Our programmes enable students to attend classes that they may not be able to take at their home institution, or at least not from the same perspective.
Enhance intercultural communication skills – By attending a summer/winter school with a foreign university, students are introduced to students and faculty members from all over the world.
Preparing students for their future career – The programmes organized through Masaryk University strive to prepare students for their future careers at the same time as focusing on the academic. Now more than ever, it is important for students to learn how to virtually collaborate and present ideas.
Get ahead for next year – Whether a 2 week or 9 week programme, all of our courses offer ECTS allowing students to make up for courses they may have missed, or to help them get ahead for future semesters.
Cost effective– Masaryk University’s winter and summer schools have always been cost effective in comparison to many other offerings. All of our programs are cost inclusive with tuition, activities, accommodation, trips, and breakfasts included in the cost. Academic rigor is not lost, however Masaryk University believes educational opportunities should be available to all.
