Summer & Winter Schools of EUTOPIA Partners - 2026

Each year, the partner universities of EUTOPIA offer a wide range of Summer and Winter Schools, often open to international students.

This page lists all Summer and Winter Schools from EUTOPIA open to our wide community of European students.

Summer Schools

Babes-Bolyai University

 

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

 

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Dresden University of Technology

 

University of Gothenburg 

University of Ljubljana

University of Ljubljana

NOVA University Lisbon

Pompeu Fabra University - Barcelona

The University of Warwick

Winter Schools

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Winter School on EU Policy Making

From Monday 12 to Friday 23 January 2026, the VUB Brussels School of Governance organises the sixth edition of its online Jean Monnet Winter School on EU Policy Making. This highly interactive Winter School (6 ECTS) provides participants a ‘crash course’ in European Union Policy Making. Its focus area is the EU's tech policies, touching on policy discussions related to freedom of expression, data governance, artificial intelligence, disinformation resilience, platform responsibility, and digital development. This Winter School is a challenging and truly interactive online study experience (workshops, simulation game, etc.), with special attention to the social side.

The application deadline is 15 November.

A special feature of the Winter School will be the simulation exercise, during which participants team up with students from the EUTOPIA universities to simulate the EU ordinary legislative procedure for two days. 

Check out last year’s account of this Winter School!

The Winter School offers a special discount for current students of EUTOPIA universities as well as EUTOPIA global partner universities.

Interested in applying for the 2026 edition? Find out more

Ca' Foscari University of Venice

Winter School on Italian Langauge and Culture

Venice offers an ideal setting for a Winter School focused on both the Italian language and its rich cultural heritage. The city’s compact, walkable nature allows students to easily immerse themselves in Venetian life, interacting with the local community and experiencing the authentic atmosphere of this historic city.

The programme, which runs for two weeks from January 26 to February 6, 2026, consists of 30 hours of Italian language classes at the Ca’ Foscari School for International Education, held at Palazzina Briati in Venice. These classes, designed for absolute beginners (level A1), take place in the mornings. 

In addition to the language classes, the curriculum includes 5 hours of cultural activities during some afternoons. These activities will offer students the opportunity to explore Venice’s historically and artistically significant sites, participate in walking tours, and enjoy local experiences that bring Italy’s rich traditions and artistic legacy to life.

Applications open on October 6th and close on November 21st.

Please note that accommodation is not provided, but the School will suggest a range of possible housing arrangements for participants.

For more details, please visit Ca' Foscari website.