Summer School
Global and Transnational Sociology Summer School 2025
June 16 - July 11 2025
What is the Summer School?
An international four-week-programme and part of a BA (BA Globale und Transnationale Soziologie) initiative in Comparative and Transnational Studies of the Department of Sociology at the University Duisburg-Essen. You can find some very important information here.
Application
The application deadline is March 15, 2025. Early applications are recommended and will receive preferential review prior to the deadline (more below).
Course programme
All summer school courses are taught in English. There are two two-week sessions with two classes each to choose from, i.e. you can choose a total of two intensive courses over for weeks.
Your summer in Duisburg
Duisburg is located in a vivid and diverse metropolitan area and a great starting point for travelling Germany and Europe.
Archive
The summer school has been held since 2012.
See the Courses of the last years here.
What is the Summer School?
The Summer School is part of a BA (BA Globale und Transnationale Soziologie) programme in Comparative and Transnational Studies of the Department of Sociology at the University Duisburg-Essen, and supported by strong research activities of the faculty in comparative, global and transnational sociology. Professors teaching at the summer school are also members of the Institute of Work, Skills and Training, and the Institute of East Asian Studies.
- The summer school will take place from June 16 to July 11, 2025
- Two two-week-sessions with two classes each to choose from (see our courses here)
- Taught in English
- Earn up to 10 ECTS (Credits may differ, depending on your home university)
- Free weekends to explore Germany and Europe
- Meet people from all over the world, experience student life at UDE and make new friends
- Learn more about our university and student life in Duisburg in our summer school flyer.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the application form and your transcript of records to soc-internat@uni-due.de. Please make sure that the application form has been signed and stamped by your exchange coordinator.
Applications are now open and due on March 15, 2025. Early applications are recommended and will receive preferential review prior to the deadline.
FAQ for international students
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Do I need to speak German? → No, not at all! The classes are held in English.
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Do I need a visa for my stay at University of Duisburg-Essen? → Depending on your citizenship you might need a visa. See the information at UDE´s Welcome Service and the German Federal Office.
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Can I travel Europe with a visa from Germany?? → Depending on your citizenship you might need a different kind of visa. Most are Schengen visas, but please check specifically what applies for your type of visa/country of origin.