International Programmes 2025/2026

MISU at LMU: European Studies: Vienna – Prague – Munich (ES) EU Studies: Vienna – Prague – Munich

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München • München

Course location
München
In cooperation with

Central European University Vienna (CEU)

Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B2, C1
Date(s)
  • 20 July - 14 August 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 1 May 2026)
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

400 EUR registration fee (non-refundable)
With an early-bird application (until 1 March 2026), the registration fee is reduced to 200 EUR.

1,180 EUR tuition (includes all course material, travel to Prague/Munich, Mensa Card)

Target group

This European Studies programme is open to students...

  • ...who have an interest in the European Union as well as European history and culture,
  • ...who are looking for an interdisciplinary learning environment,
  • ...who are attending a Bachelor's or Master's programme in a related field and would like to engage in peer learning.
Description/content

The course is designed to introduce the complex political and institutional landscape of the European Union. It will explore the EU's governance structure, focusing on the challenges it faces and the innovations that have emerged in response. 

Participants will acquire expertise on the EU's history, policy-making processes and policy priorities and will discuss how decades of European governance, migration flows, recent crises, and the rise of populist parties impact on European citizens' identity formation, political mobilisation and societal conflict.

Recognised language exams offered (e.g. DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL)
No
Other degrees / qualifications awarded
Certificate of participation
ECTS points (max.)
9
Average number of hours per week
25
Average number of participants per group/course
20
Dates and costs
  • 20 July - 14 August 2026 (Registration deadline of course provider: 1 May 2026), costs: EUR 1,580
This price includes
  • Course fees
  • Accompanying programme
Information on dates, prices and mode of study

400 EUR registration fee (non-refundable)
With an early-bird application (until 1 March 2026), the registration fee is reduced to 200 EUR.

1,180 EUR tuition (includes all course material, travel to Prague/Munich, Mensa Card)

Teaching language
  • English
Language level of course
  • English: B2, C1
Language requirements

Good English language skills

Submit application to

https://www.european-study.eu/en/content/es_registration_online

Is accommodation organised?
Accommodation is arranged by the organiser.
Type of accommodation

Accommodation is available in all three cities.

  • The Munich International Summer University (MISU) at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU) offers accommodation in rooms in student residences (shared double room with bathroom/double room with bathroom on the floor)
  • Accommodation in Vienna and Prague in hotels/hostels in double rooms

Accommodation prices:

  • 440 EUR Vienna
  • 150 EUR Prague
  • 445 EUR Munich
Meals

The canteen of the "Studierendenwerk München Oberbayern" offers meals that range from 8 to 12 EUR from Monday to Friday.

In Prague, breakfast is included.

Is a social and leisure programme offered?
Yes
Description of social and leisure programme
  • Excursions to select places of European historical and political significance (Vienna, Prague, Munich); meetings and discussions with politicians; visits to international organisations such as UN City, OPEC, EU Commission
  • City tour and day trips
Free internet access
Yes
Support in visa matters
Yes
Pick-up service from train station/airport
No

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