European Summer School Prague
“Investing in knowledge pays the best interest.”
Benjamin Franklin
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2026 Applications are open
Psychology and Today’s Challenges: Psychology for Study and Life
This course will provide you with an introductory overview of major fields and key concepts and methods of psychology with particular focus on development of your skills to apply them in daily life and/or help you get prepared for study of psychology.
You will gain insights into historical roots of psychology. You will learn about research methodology and have opportunity to practice critical evaluation of classic experiments, contemporary studies, and ethical considerations.
While focusing on personality characteristics and their measurement, intelligence, decision making, managing emotions and stress, motivation, effective communication and presentation skills, you will have opportunity to discuss the topics in class, and to practically develop your skills to apply them in real life. You will be supported to identify your personal values, motivation and developmental goals. Attention will be given to contemporary challenges in psychology, e.g. the role of AI and ethical requirements in psychology, strengthening mental health to manage stress and anxiety in the modern digital world, to control influence of social media, etc.
Available seats: 3
Price: 950 €
Term: 20. 07. – 31. 07.
Ivana
Schmidtova
Data Visualisation & Storytelling in the Age of AI
Turn data into decisions. Learn how to communicate insights in the AI era.
This intensive two-week summer school provides students with the skills and confidence to transform complex data into clear, compelling visual stories that inform, persuade, and drive decision-making. The programme blends data literacy, visual design principles, storytelling frameworks, and artificial intelligence to help participants move beyond basic charts and dashboards. Students will learn how to design effective data visualisations, craft meaningful mnarratives, and responsibly leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis and storytelling. Through practical exercises and real-world datasets from retail, healthcare, and financial services, participants will progressively build towards an individual capstone project using a comprehensive coffee shop case study. No advanced technical background is required. The course is tool-agnostic and focuses on transferable thinking and design skills rather than software-specific instruction.
Available seats: 15
Price: 950 €
Term: 03. 08. – 14. 08.
Felipe
Rego
Sustainability and Circular Economy
Available seats: 9
Price: 950 €
Term: 20. 07. – 31. 07.
Marcel
Slootweg
FAQ?!
WHO CAN APPLY?
European Summer School is available for both students and young professionals.
Requirements:
- A minimum age of 18 years (average age is 23)
- Intermediate level of English (B1/B2) required
- Own laptop/tablet is needed for the majority of courses
WHAT IS THE PRICE?
The cost of the two week course is 950€(with an Early bird fee starting at 900€) and the fee is including:
- Course and study materials
- Application fee
- Weekly activities (except for entrance fees and weekend trips)
From 30th of April 2026 there will be a late enrollment fee charged = 100EUR.
Other expenses, such as meals, accommodation, insurance are not included in the price.
WHEN IS IT?
European Summer School takes place ON-CAMPUS in:
- TERM 1: 20/7 – 31/7 2026
- TERM 2: 3/8 – 14/8 2026
Courses take place each day from Monday to Friday between 9:00-14:00.
WHERE IS IT?
European Summer School takes place in Prague, both modern and historical capital of the Czech Republic.
Prague is one of the five most visited cities in Europe, and its location in the very center of Europe makes travels to other popular destinations such as Vienna, Berlin or Budapest more than simple.
The courses will take place at the French Institute – right in the center of Prague.
For more information, visit the location page.
WHERE TO STAY?
For our students, we offer a convenient accommodation in the newly reconstructed Botic Student House. It offers cozy and modern double rooms for cheap prices, starting on 21€ per person per night.
Journey from the accommodation to city centre and the course venue takes approximately 20 minutes.
IS IT INTERNATIONAL?
Yes it is! The 2025 summer school was attended by students from 35 countries. The main language of the courses and social activities is English.
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Testimonials
Sherilyn Lo Tam Loi
My time at the ESS has been an amazing experience. The Advertising and PR course was both educational and fun. I thoroughly enjoyed exploring Prague on my own and during the fun activities planned by the organization. I met a lot of really nice people and would definitely recommend ESS to everyone looking for a great time.
Lisette
I really liked it. The teacher was really good at his job, he could help you no matter what you were trying to illustrate with whatever technique. For me, as someone with absolutely no art experience whatsoever, it was unclear what exactly illustration practice entailed. I had the idea beforehand that it would be more of a drawing course. Nevertheless the course was really valuable: it got me going. The most import thing I learned is probably that you shouldn’t be afraid and just do and try, it will come to you eventually. The course was really helpful. The activities were really nice.
Jim Pallas
ESS 2019 was a great experience. Not only do you get to meet a of people from a lot of different places but you also come in touch with the exciting Czech culture. The courses provided are very interesting and the organisers are always helpful and welcoming.
Isobel Bates
I went on the trip thinking I knew what the school would be about... it was better than anything I could of thought. Everyone was so lovely and it really was a once in a life time trip. It’s taught me how easy it is to live in another country and I was lucky enough to meet different people from different countries and backgrounds. I feel very bless to have had to opportunity. I would easily go again.