The four-week program includes the following courses:
The aim of the European Studies Summer School is to help students understand the political, economic, cultural and social accomplishments and challenges of the European Union, as well as to learn about the contributing factors that led to contemporary Europe. The interdisciplinary program provides a comprehensive introduction to the political, economic and social processes as well as the characteristics of the rich cultural heritage and cultural diversity in the European Union.
In addition to the history of European integration and the specifics of the work of the EU institutions, the summer school explores the European Union's role in world politics, focusing on political processes as well as current economic and social situations in the region. Students will also learn about the political, economic, social and cultural impacts of migration on Europe as well as the defining ideas related to sustainable development and the results achieved so far in the EU.
Beside the economic, political and social issues related to the European Union, the educational program focuses on the rich cultural heritage of Europe from historical perspectives to understand European cultural diversity today. Students will study the outstanding achievements of European art and the diversity of surviving folk traditions across Europe. As intercultural communication plays an important role in the culturally diverse European Union today, students will also gain insight into the most important issues of European intercultural communication during immersive and interactive classes.
Course requirements:
The aim of the course is for students to become familiar with the leadership skills necessary to become effective and meaningful leaders. The main topics covered in the course include understanding leadership, recognizing leadership traits, developing leadership skills, creating a vision, communicating effectively, managing time, handling conflict, and overcoming obstacles. Participants will assess their leadership traits and skills to improve their own leadership performance.
Program fee: 2250 EUR
Registration fee: Secure your place by paying 100 EUR registration fee that will be deducted from your overall program fee of 2250 EUR. You can make your payment through our online application platform (apply.pte.hu)
After you have paid the entire sum of the program fee, you will receive your Letter of Acceptance. The Letter of Acceptance will be needed for your visa application, if a visa is required to enter Hungary from your country. (Please visit the website of an Embassy or Consulate of Hungary in your country to get informed whether you will need a visa or not)
The program fee covers: cost of instruction, accommodation, lunch on teaching days, dinners, city tour and social programs
After the official confirmation of your application, we will send you the details of the online payment.
You will need the following documents for a valid application:
*The verification of enrollment document is an official document provided by your home university, stating that you are a currently enrolled student. Typically you can ask your international coordinator how you can obtain it.
English language requirements:
Accepted language test | Minimum result |
TOEFL (iBT internet - based) | 72 points |
IELTS (Overall Band Score) | 5.5 |
Duolingo English Test | 105 points |
Cambridge ESOL | B2 level |
TELC | B2 level |
ECL | B2 level |
Oxford Online Placement Test | 70 points |
You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you:
You will get an official confirmation that we have received your application within one week after submitting it.