Greetings from the sunny Hungary, from the University of Pécs! I hope my email finds you well.
As a reminder, here I am sending information about our four summer schools that we are organizing in July. The official deadline of application has been extended to May 1, but we can be flexible with that, if needed. We would be delighted to receive your students in Pécs in the summer.
We offer the following summer schools in 2024:
Two-week programs:
- European Studies – July 7-20
- Leadership Skills – July 7-20
Four-week programs:
- Combined European Studies and Leadership Skills program – July 3 – August 1
- International Human Rights Law and Debate Academy – July 3 – August 1
- European Studies Summer School – July 7-20
Short description: During the summer school, students will study the political, economic, cultural and social achievements and challenges of the European Union, as well as expand their knowledge on topics such as the art history, gastronomy and folk traditions of Europe. They will broaden their perspectives about the contributing factors that led to contemporary Europe, including migration, cultural diversity, gender issues.
Who can apply: The program is open to undergraduate, graduateand PhD students
Credits offered: 6 ECTS credits
Program fee: 1050 EUR
More information: https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/european-studies-summer-school
- Leadership Skills Summer School – July 7-20
Short description: The aim of the course is for students to become familiar with the leadership skills necessary to become effective, purposeful and good leaders. The main topic areas include leadership styles, strategic thinking, effective communication, team building, time management, responsibility and assertiveness.
Who can apply: The program is open to undergraduate, graduateand PhD students
Credits offered: 6 ECTS credits
Program fee: 1050 EUR
More information: https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/leadership-skills-summer-school
- Combined European Studies and Leadership Skills program – July 3 – August 1
Who can apply: The program is open to undergraduate, graduateand PhD students
Credits offered: 12 ECTS credits
Program fee: 2250 EUR
More information: https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/4-week-summer-school-european-studies-leadership-skills
- International Human Rights Law and Debate Academy – July 3 – August 1
Short description: The summer school will address some of the most tipical issues iof international human rights, including the protection of human rights in armed conflicts, the accession of the EU to the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to asylum versus national security, the human rights implications of AI systems and algorithmic decision-making, etc. The debate course will provide students with introduction to argumentation theory, rhetoric, and with practical skills-building exercises in debate and public speaking.
Who can apply: Law students
Credits offered: 11 ECTS credits
Program fee: 2500 EUR
More information: https://summerschool.pte.hu/programs/international-human-rights-law-and-debate-academy
All the programs are taught in English.
All the program fees include:
· cost of instruction
· accommodation in a dormitory
· lunch on teaching days
· dinner when evening programs are organized
· sightseeing, museum visits, Intercultural Evening, Quiz Night, wine tasting program, traditional Hungarian dinner night, Hungarian folk dance class, beach party
The application period for the summer schools is now open! Application deadline for all the programs: May 1, 2024
We offer a reduced fee if the home university nominates the students and transfers the program fee to the University of Pécs.
Attached please find the flyers of the programs. For further information please visit https://summerschool.pte.hu/
The University of Pécs, founded in 1367, is a diverse university with 5,000 international students from 130 countries. Pécs is a gorgeous, vivid city with a 2000-year history, and it is a former European Capital of Culture. The city is an ideal place for students who would like to immerse themselves in Central-Eastern European culture while making friends with students from all over the world. The Pécs Summer School programs first started in 2016, and since then a growing number of programs have been offered to 1,200 students from 85 countries.
