The 12th edition of the VU Amsterdam Summer School takes place from July 7–18, 2025. Students from Aurora universities have the opportunity to participate in two specially selected courses:
1. The Circular Economy
2. New Venture Creation
These two-week, small-scale courses provide an engaging learning experience through interactive lectures, group discussions, and practical assignments, led by passionate professors. Courses are taught in English and are open to Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students, depending on the course requirements.
Beyond academics, the Summer School offers a chance to experience life in the Netherlands. A variety of social activities, including city tours, museum visits, and workshops, provide valuable insights into Dutch culture while exploring one of Europe’s most beautiful capital cities.
Application and Nomination Procedure
1. For Universiät Innsbruck students, the application deadline is 21 March, 2025.
2. Students will be nominated by Universität Innsbruck - Aurora Office Innsbruck to participate in this course. There are 2 spots available per course (1) The Circular Economy and 2) New Venture Creation).
3. To apply, each student is required to submit a motivation letter (1-2 A4 pages) via aurora-mobility@uibk.ac.at. The motivation letter must be submitted by 21 March 2025. After this date, no applications will be accepted.
The letter should include the following information:
- Study degree level / Admission record stating your current study programme and semester
- Personal Motivation
- Relevance to Current Studie
- The benefits you expect to gain from the course
- Long-Term Goals
4. Nominated students will be submitted by UIBK via amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl by April 1, 2025.
5. Once nominated, students must complete their registration by May 1, 2025. Decisions on applications will be sent in the week of May 26, 2025.
All selected Aurora students receive a tuition fee waiver. Additional costs, such as accommodation and travel, will be covered by the Aurora Mobility Grant 1050 EUR. Aurora students who are not nominated can still apply independently for one of 30 Summer School courses and will receive a discount equal to that of VU students.
More Information
Course details can be found on the VU website:
FAQ & Information Sessions
For common questions, refer to the FAQ page or join a live information session. Additional questions can be directed to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl.