Summer School GETEUROPEAN
The GETEUROPEAN summer school “Global and European Trade and European Business Environment” provides you with in-depth insights into the European economy and its relation with the rest of the world.
It also offers an excellent opportunity to gain new academic insight, rewarded with 6 US-credits (12 ECTS), first-hand exposure to the European business environment and European culture, cross-cultural and academic interaction with Cologne students and faculty.
Summer School GETEUROPEAN 2025
Duration
4 weeks (May 12, 2025 - June 6, 2025)
Application deadline
February 28, 2025
Language
English
Suitable for
Students from partner universities in the USA and other non-European countries who are completing an undergraduate degree program
Modules and credits
Module 1 Global and European Trade (3 US credits = 6 ECTS). This module corresponds to an elective course in “International Economic Relations (Summer School)” for students of TH Köln.
Module 2 European Business Environment (3 US credits = 6 ECTS). This module is equivalent to a typical elective in International Business Bachelor.
For details see GETEUROPEAN Summer School Program 2024.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding the global and European trading environment
- Understanding the European business environment, specific issues of marketing, accounting, business psychology, sustainability etc.
- Understanding of European culture
- Ability to analyze, discuss and evaluate the role of Europe in the global economy
- Ability to work in teams
- Ability to learn in an intercultural environment
Learning activities
- Lectures, seminars and workshops with professors from TH Köln
- Guest lectures from companies such as L'Oréal Paris, DHL Group, etc. and international institutions such as the European Commission.
- Excursions
- Research projects and case studies
- Panel discussions and debates
Leisure activities
There is time for leisure activities at weekends and on public holidays. Cologne is perfectly located close to Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Luxembourg, Berlin, Munich, Zurich and other popular destinations that you can easily reach by train.
We provide:
- Every-day availability for advising
- Reservation of recommended Hostel
- Advising on accommodation and travelling
- Accompanying to the University on the first day of Summer School
- Facilitating communication with TH Koeln students
- Arranging guided city tour in Cologne and to art museum
Where to stay
We recommend the Hostel Köln, located in the heart of the city, to reserve rooms for the participants of the summer school (the reservation is valid until Feb. 14, 2025). A double room with private bathroom, including breakfast, towels and internet costs about 50 Euro (per person, per night). As usual, it is also possible to make your own arrangements, especially with cooking facilities, e.g. via Airbnb.
Tuition fees
All Summer School learning activities are free of charge for students from our partner universities.
Costs of living
The cost of living for Cologne students, including accommodation, food, leisure, transportation, etc. is estimated by Studis Online.
The university canteen offers lunch, drinks and snacks.
Prices for transportation can be found here.
Exchange rate
Please check the current US dollar to euro exchange rate published by the European Central Bank.
How to apply
Please contact your international office/study abroad coordinator
How you can prepare
You will need at least:
- Valid passport
- Insurance
- visa
All official German travel information can be found here.