Uni-Tübingen

Winter School

European Politics and Economics

January 9 - January 27, 2023

International & European Studies offers students from all over the world a chance to study Europe and the European Union at the University of Tübingen, one of Germany’s universities in the “Excellent” class. In short-term programs throughout the year students learn about and discuss diverse topics on Europe and the European Union, share their knowledge and experiences, and have the opportunity to get to know the University of Tübingen as an excellent place for study and research.

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In seminars taught in English students will learn a lot of fascinating things about Europe and the EU. You will meet with European politicians and debate current European affairs with experts.

Tübingen is the ideal location for this highly effective academic program: Located in Baden-Württemberg, Tübingen is only a few hours from Strasbourg, France, the seat of the European Parliament, and equally close to Frankfurt, the seat of the European Central Bank. Stuttgart is just a short train ride away. Tübingen is a very lively university town with 85,500 inhabitants, 28,300 of them students. Its historic charm and attractive position on the Neckar River offer a high quality of life whether you are studying, working, or taking a break.

The program at a glance

Dates

  • 09.01.23 - 27.01.23 (3 weeks)
  • Registration deadline: Sunday, October 16 2022
  • Arrival: Monday, January 9
  • Farewell Evening: Friday, January 27
  • Departure: Saturday, January 28

Schedule

Every class is mandatory. This includes the welcome and farewell session, intercultural workshops, language and program classes.

The following schedule shows an overview of the three-week program and provides information about the dates and times of the courses, excursions and activities. 

Schedule (printable PDF)

Application

  • Application will be open on June 25th!
  • Application deadline: October 16, 2022 
  • Deadline Early Bird: August 21, 2022
  • Further information

Academic Program

Module "European Politics and Economics"
Academic courses (taught in English):
  • The Political System of the European Union (Jan Battke)
  • Regional Economic Integration (Daniel Pauser)
Excursions:
  • European Parliament in Strasbourg (1 day)
  • European Central Bank in Frankfurt (1 day)
Module "German Language and Culture"
  • No German? No problem!
  • German language courses on the proficiency levels A1-B2
  • Workshops on intercultural competence

Further information

Credits & Grades

  • Module "European Politics and Economoy": 4 ECTS Credits
  • Module "German Language and Culture": 2 ECTS Credits
  • Further information

Social Program

Buddy Program

To support you during your stay in Tübingen and to promote an intercultural exchange we have set up a Buddy Program in which a student of the University of Tübingen teams up with an IES participant. Click on the link for more information! Buddy Program

Admission

  • Undergraduate and graduate students with any kind of academic background
  • Participants must be at least 18 years old
  • Very good command of English
  • Further information

Program Fee

  • Program fee: €2,000 (Early Bird application by August 21, 2022: €1,600)
  • Partial financial support is available
  • Further information

Practical Information