Program details and application

  • Organizing/Hosting university: Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany
  • Participating universities: Université de Bourgogne/France, Univerzita Karlova Praha/Czech Republic, Università degli Studi di Palermo/Italie, Universitat de València/Spain, Jyväskylän yliopisto/Finland
  • Type of mobility: Blended Intensive Program (BIP)
  • Type of scholarship: Erasmus+ blended short-term mobility funding

When?

  • Dates virtual part: June 16, 17 or 18, 2025 (to be determined)
  • Dates physical mobility: Friday July 4, 2025 – Thursday July 15, 2025
  • Details about the course schedule: Program Forster Summer School 2025

Where? Campus of JGU + Excursions to the surrounding area

Who can apply? Forster Summer School is open for international students and students from JGU enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD study program.

Number of participants? Places are limited. A maximum of 30 students can participate in the Forster Summer School. 20 places are reserved for students from the participating/sending partner universities. 10 places are open for students of JGU.

Number of ECTS? 3

Accomodation for international students?  A youth hostel (with daily breakfast) near the university campus will be reserved in advance. The accommodation costs are to be paid by the students.

Please note: Travel, insurance and visa must be organized and paid independently. Lunch and dinner are at your own cost. There are reasonably priced catering options on campus.

Language requirements: Intermediate English language skills are required. German language skills are not required, but recommended.

How to apply:

International students from our partner universities:

  • A form (provided by the team of Forster Summer School/coordinator in your home university) with your contact data, a CV and a ‘motivation letter/letter of interest’ (in English) are required. You will be nominated by your home university.
  • Please contact your home university’s forthem office / international office to apply.
  • Keep in mind that the process might take some time, so please contact your international office as early as possible.
  • Once nominated, please apply for the Erasmus+ scholarship according to the guidelines you will receive from your international office.
  • Application Deadline: 25.02.2025

 JGU students:

  • If you are interested in participation, please contact us: international.nullneun@uni-mainz.de
  • Application Deadline: 25.02.2025

For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.