During the 3-week International Summer School, you will explore the world of global education while strengthening your project-planning skills and expanding your professional network. The program offers valuable insights into the modern landscape of global education, including the work of intergovernmental organisations such as the UN, as well as global academia and civil society organisations.
We will delve into the history, present, and future of the global education field, along with the career opportunities available to education graduates in Switzerland and around the world.
Connect with leading experts in global education, spend three weeks alongside a diverse group of peers from various backgrounds and countries, gain practical teamwork and presentation experience, and learn how to actively shape the future of education and development.
Flyer The Global Education Landscape (PDF, 3 MB)
© Title image: Mathias Reding
Key Points
| Course Dates: | Sunday, 5 July – Friday, 24 July 2026 |
| Housing Dates: | 4 July (12:00pm) - 25 July 2026 (12:00pm) |
| Hosting Faculty: | Faculty of Humanities |
| Course Director: | Prof. Dr. Christian Ydesen |
| Open to: |
Master students and advanced Bachelor students of all subject areas |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the multifaceted nature of contemporary education across global, national, and local contexts.
- Engage with and critically reflect on state-of-the-art research in the field of education.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills within an interdisciplinary academic environment.
- Contribute thoughtfully to discussions on the historical, current, and future developments in education.
- Identify career opportunities in International Education, including through their network.
Entry Requirements
We encourage students from all subject areas to apply for this course who meet the following entry requirements:
Study Level:
Advanced Bachelor students (over 90 ECTS by July 2026) and Master students
Subject Areas/Prior Knowledge:
Interest in global education and available career paths in this field
Language Requirements:
Applicants must possess a sufficient command of English (broadly CEFR B2 or equivalent) to be able to actively contribute to classes.
Fees and Discounts
The regular fee for this summer school starts from 3,500 Swiss Francs (incl. accommodation).*
Generous discounts are offered to students from UZH partner universities, including strategic partners and international networks.
The tuition fee includes:
- All teaching lessons (incl. sessions, podcasts, guest lectures, group assignments, academic trip etc.);
- Accommodation
- An exciting and comprehensive social program that will foster your intercultural competence
- A final confirmation of attendance and a transcript indicating the credits earned in the program.
Discounts:
Generous discounts are offered to students from selected UZH partner universities, including strategic partners and international networks. Once we have received your full application, we will notify you of any potential discounts available to you.
*If you would like to arrange your own accommodation, you can select the option while filling out your application. The fee for the summer school will be adjusted accordingly.
Schedule and Classes
Our program offers a mix of daily interactive classes (Monday - Friday), Q&A-sessions and guest lectures.
Attendance and active participation in the sessions are mandatory to successfully pass the program. Beyond these classes, you are most welcome to join our social activities.
Please consider that outside of classes, field trips, etc., you will also be expected to do group work and self-paced learning. Please also note that the summer school is intended as a full-time program and we recommend students to not commit to any other time-consuming engagement during the three weeks of the course. The estimated workload per program is approx. 30 hours per week during the three weeks of the summer school. We will also expect you to prepare properly for the course. Instructions, podcast episodes, and pre-readings will be provided by the end of May to all enrolled participants.
Assessment
You will receive your Transcript of Records (stating your grade with "pass" or "fail") and a Confirmation of Completion by the end of July 2026. In order to get 6 ECTS credits for this Summer School, participants will have to develop and present a group project in the area of global education.
Grading: Pass or fail
