Deadline:
June 14, 2024
Program Starts: July 01, 2024
Program Ends: July 26, 2024
Location(s)
Netherlands
Johanna Westerdijkplein 75, 2521 EN, The Hague
Overview
Are you interested in looking at global issues from an interdisciplinary perspective? Would you like to work together in international teams to develop your cross-cultural competences while making new friends and having fun?
Details
The Hague Summer School in the Netherlands is a cutting-edge two or four week modular programme, offering courses on crucial issues such as peace, justice and human rights (in the context of European Union cooperation and international relations), the impact of global migration and current trends in finance and economics. The practical application of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals is the common theme that forms the fundament of our summer programme.
The Hague University of Applied Sciences encourages everyone to invest in change. We want to train students in becoming global citizens to improve the world we live in. There is no better place to learn and practice world citizenship than in The Hague, the International City of Peace and Justice and the political, cultural heart of the Netherlands.
Why choose The Hague Summer School
- You will gain an all-round ‘international classroom’ experience with fellow students, lecturers and professionals from different cultural backgrounds.
- You will prepare yourself for a future international career, enrich your personal growth and develop your talents through teamwork, debate and sharing knowledge.
- Learn through practical experiences, real life cases and applying theories.
- You will make new friends for life from all over the world during your time in The Netherlands.
- Because of the location! The Hague is the United Nations City of Peace, Justice and Security, packed with 131 international institutions, 80 justice organizations, 300 international businesses and numerous NGOs. What’s more, it’s near the beach!
- The Hague Summer School includes many field trips to these important international organizations.
- Accommodation and social activities included!
Dates
- 1 July -12 July 2024 – First edition
- 15 July – 26 July – Second edition
- 1 to 16 July – Follow both editions
Set-up The Hague Summer School 2024
Each edition of our summer school earns you 4 ECTS* credits. If you decide to join us for both editions, you can earn 8 ECTS!
All students will follow a general module together in the morning (1 ECTS), and select an elective module of their choice for the afternoon (3 ECTS). For short descriptions of the various modules, please go to During the programme.
General Module (1 ECTS): Exchange Perspectives for Local Impact in Collaboration
Elective modules (3 ECTS):
N.B. If you decide to stay with us for both editions (which we highly recommend!), you can choose these elective modules independently. The content of the modules in the first and second editions do not overlap: you can apply the lessons learned in whichever first module to the contents of the second module of your preference.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to The Hague Summer School, you will have to meet the following requirements (more information to follow when registration opens on 1 February 2024):
- First year of a bachelor programme completed.
- Good working knowledge of English; CEFR level B2 or higher (no official certificate, such as IELTS or Cambridge, needed).
- An application letter (400 words/1 A4) explaining your ambitions and motivation to participate in The Hague Summer School and the choice of your elective(s).
- A complete online application.
Dates
Deadline: June 14, 2024
Program starts:
July 01, 2024
Program ends:
July 26, 2024
Program Starts: July 01, 2024
Program Ends: July 26, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
Costs:
- Two-week summer school, including a shared room for 13 nights: €1.950.
- Four-week summer school, including a shared room for 27 nights: €3.750.
The fees above include tuition, study materials, fieldtrips and a social programme.
Students from THUAS partner universities, summer school alumni and early birds get a €100 discount per module on the tuition fee.
N.B. If you secure your own accommodation, the fees will be as follows:
- Two-week summer school, excluding accommodation: €1.225.
- Four-week summer school, excluding accommodation: €2.175.
The fees above include tuition, study materials, fieldtrips and a social programme.
N.B. Special rates apply to current students of The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Please contact us to find out more.
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