T-IES Summer School June on Science and Society

• June 1 - June 29, 2026
• Arrival (Check-in): Monday, June 1
• Farewell Evening: Friday, June 26
• Departure (Check-out): Monday, June 29

• No application deadline: Applications are open throughout the year
• An early application until February 2026 is recommended

Further information 

The program comprises subject courses, a German language course (A1-A2) and an intercultural workshop.

Study Tracks 

Students can choose between two Study Tracks:

• Track (A) "Society, Misinformation, and Artificial Intelligence in Europe"
• Track (B) "Sustainability, Biodiversity, and Ethics in Europe"

Language and culture

• No German? No problem!
• German language courses on the profienciency levels A1-A2
• Intercultural workshop

Further information

The program includes cultural activities as well as social gatherings such as a welcome and farewell reception, an intercultural evening, and a punting tour on the Neckar river.

You will get the chance to experience German culture, explore Tübingen and its surroundings - a perfect chance get to know your classmates and Tübingen students better and have fun together.

The courses are designed for undergraduate students from all academic disciplines with a strong general interest in cultures, Europe and Germany in particular. Preference is given to applicants from a partner university. 

A very good command of English and the willingness to actively participate during course activities are required.

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Max. participants: 40 (max. 20 participants per Study Track)

Please note: Participants in the Summer School will not be enrolled as students of the University of Tübingen.

• Program fee: €1,950

Further information

• Subject courses: 6 ECTS credits (3 ECTS credits each course)
• German language course and intercultural workshop: 2 ECTS credits

Further information

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 a T-IES participant.

Further information