Culture summer courses

As an international student (master or PhD), finding a job that fits your ambitions and interests in the Netherlands can be challenging. Can you find your way in the Dutch job market? What are the opp...

What can battlefields tell us about the past and about ourselves? This 10 day course, suitable for anyone with an interest in archaeology or military history, investigates the interplay between histor...

A unique chance to access one of history's greatest battlefields at Waterloo and to work with a world leading team of archaeologists and historians. Experience firsthand what it's like to uncover the ...

The course offers an introduction to Old Catholic theology in an ecumenical context. Old Catholic theology is understood as the main theological currents as they exist in Union of Utrecht of Old Catho...

Have you ever wondered what makes Europeans ‘European’? During this course you will uncover the answers while staying in the beautiful medieval city of Utrecht. You will not only uncover Europe’s cult...

Central to the course is the European Union (EU). This political partnership between 28 democratic European countries with almost 500 million citizens has become a major player in global politics. Stu...

Come and discover Europe’s oldest roots in the ‘Eternal City’ of Rome! This two week course will bring you to the heart of Rome, where you will learn about the political, social and religious history ...

How is the Bible read in actual fact by people in a secular context? This question drives the course The Bible in a Secular Setting: Contextual Biblical Interpretation in the Netherlands. The course e...

Are you (interested in) working internationally and/or in diverse teams? This course will support you in operating more effectively in these contexts. You will get familiar with theories to understand...

Studying in the ancient and beautiful city of Utrecht (according to the Lonely Planet one of the 10 most unsung cities in the world!), you will be receiving a wonderful and in-depth introduction to th...

Taking the beautiful city of Utrecht as a starting point, this course will bring you the opportunity to really ‘step into history’. The many museums, cathedrals and canals of Utrecht and Amsterdam tha...

This course will explore Dutch culture and identity by focusing on present-day Dutch society and its recent history. You will learn about typically Dutch phenomena such as the poldermodel, mobile floo...

When asked about the twentieth century, most people’s first association are either Hitler or the Second World War. But during the twentieth century, Europe not just experienced one, but three horrific...

Where better than the thrilling city of Berlin to study the making of Europe in the 20th century? You will not only explore the background and history of the World Wars and the era leading up to it, b...

As an international student (master or PhD), finding a job that fits your ambitions and interests in the Netherlands can be challenging. Can you find your way in the Dutch job market? What are the opp...

This course gives an introduction on basic theories regarding intercultural communication. These theories will be linked to different contexts, ranging from education and business, to migration and me...

The intensive course “Posthuman Knowledge(s)” offers an overview of contemporary debates around the ‘posthuman turn’, in the framework of Braidotti’s brand of critical theory. 
It explores the ...

In this course, students will be introduced to the basics of conducting research in the field of Intercultural Communication. Common pitfalls of intercultural and multilingual research and possible pr...

Come and study in two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Rome and Utrecht! You will dive into the exhilarating history of Europe, from the rise of civilization in Antiquity to the modern era of th...

This special track offers you the opportunity to explore the history and culture of Europe. Studying in the beautiful medieval city of Utrecht, you will not only explore the various European cultures ...

Dive into the thrilling history of Europe and its role on the world stage, studying in three of the most exciting cities of Europe: Rome, Utrecht and Berlin! The three combined courses, designed by th...

This special track offers you the opportunity to study European and Dutch culture from one of the oldest and most beautiful cities of The Netherlands; the city of Utrecht. Excursions will take you fro...

This special track offers two different complementing approaches to diving into the world of business from a European perspective. From a rigorous theoretical framework offering the basic knowledge on...

This special track offers three different complementing approaches to the world of business from a European perspective. From a rigorous theoretical framework offering the basic knowledge on Europe an...

Seize the opportunity to stay in two of the most exciting cities of Europe: Utrecht and Berlin, and travel back in time! The two courses of this programme will provide you with an exciting Dutch and G...

This special track will explore the question of Dutch identity by placing the history of the Netherlands and Dutch art in a wider European and transatlantic perspective. Students will be introduced to...