All Courses
On this page you can find all the courses and tracks offered by the Utrecht Summer School. Detailed information is published on all individual course pages.
13 course(s) found
The Making of Europe: Rise of Civilization
This two-week course will bring you to the heart of Rome, where you will learn about the political, social and religious history behind the Roman Empire, the Middle Ages and the birth of the Renaissance and Baroque. You will study the astonishing Italian accomplishments of the Ancient to the early modern era. You will also visit a variety of beautiful ancient sites in the city such as the Pantheon, Colosseum and many more!
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History of Art: Relations between Italy and the Netherlands
This course is currently fully booked. If you would still like to apply, please feel free to do so but be informed that you will be placed on a waiting list. The application will therefore be placed 'on hold'. If you wish to apply for a different track with courses abroad, please take a look at our Art and Humanities course offer.
The Utrecht Summer School offers the opportunity to travel back in time and experience the art of both traditions…
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Creative Fiction and Non-Fiction: Utrecht Writing Workshop
Writing creatively, in any genre, is the ultimate way to explore the possibilities for expression and innovation in language. In this course (with instruction in Dutch or English) you will focus on structure, style, and genre to improve your writing skills, and write critical exegeses of your work to situate it within longstanding traditions and current trends in literature.
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The Making of Europe
Dive into the thrilling history of Europe and its role on the world stage, zoom in on three of the most exciting cities of Europe: Rome, Utrecht and Berlin! The combination of three courses, designed by three excellent European universities, will provide an overview of the history and functioning of Europe. Immerse yourself in Europe’s history and culture.
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History of Art: A Thousand Years of European Highlights
This course is currently fully booked. If you would still like to apply, please feel free to do so but be informed that you will be placed on a waiting list. The application will therefore be placed 'on hold'. If you wish to apply for a different track with courses abroad, please take a look at our Art and Humanities course offer.
Stay in three of Europe's most wonderful cities, cover around 2000 years of Western art, visit all the relevant…
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European Studies
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 look into the various European cultures and identities, but also study the key issues related to ‘the rise of modern Europe’ from the Middle Ages to the end of the 19th century. You will examine the three major wars that shaped the 20th century in Europe: WW I and II, and the Cold War.
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European Politics and Economy
The European Union (EU) is a political partnership between 27 democratic European countries. With a population of about 450 million, it has become a major player in global politics. In this course, the European Union is the main object of study. You will be introduced to the Union's history, institutional structures, current aims and future challenges. Lecturers will elaborate on the historical background and the various stages of integration.
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European Cultures and Identities
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 uncover Europe’s cultural pluralism and examine its varied identities that still exist today. Even though the majority of European countries is progressively collaborating on an economic and political level, each of Europe’s countries and peoples still carry their own…
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Soft Skills for (Future) Diplomats and Peacebuilders
Are you an (aspiring) diplomat or peacebuilder? And do you have ideals for a better world? And would you like to work on your communication and personal leadership skills? Then this is the place for you! During this summer school a seasoned diplomat and an experienced peacebuilder, both with lots of training experience, will work with you on the soft skills that you need in order to contribute to making this world a safer, more peaceful and more…
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Dutch Culture in a European Context
This special track offers you the opportunity to study European and Dutch culture from one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the Netherlands; the city of Utrecht. Excursions will take you from the Royal Museum of Fine Arts and the European Parliament in Brussels, to The Hague and Amsterdam where you will visit the seat of the Dutch government and study paintings by Rembrandt and Van Gogh up close.
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Founding Europe: From Antiquity to the 19th Century
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 the 19th century. Together, these courses will provide you with a thorough knowledge of the history of these cities and nations, as well as an exciting overview of the history and workings of Europe.
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The Art of the Renaissance in Florence and Rome
This course is currently fully booked. If you would still like to apply, please feel free to do so but be informed that you will be placed on a waiting list. The application will therefore be placed 'on hold'. If you wish to apply for a different track with courses abroad, please take a look at our Art and Humanities course offer.
Florence, originally founded by the Romans, was governed by the Medici family for centuries. Most of them had a…
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Research design for Experimental Linguists - Uil OTS
This course is essential for experimental linguists. In this course you will learn about important aspects of a quantitative study design (research methodology), the basics of statistical (hypothesis) testing, and how methodology and statistics relate to each other. This discussion-based course will teach you to make funded decisions throughout the research process, and consequently conduct better research with valid and reliable outcomes.
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