Explore Europe. Expand Your Perspective. Connect with Scholars from Around the World.

Join an international community of students and scholars for an intensive ten-day summer programme exploring the political, social, and institutional dynamics shaping contemporary Europe. Hosted in the historic city of Prague, the programme offers a unique opportunity to deepen your academic knowledge while engaging with peers from across the globe.

What is this programme about?

The EPS Summer School offers a dynamic and immersive advanced engagement with the study of European politics, society, and governance. Over the course of ten days, participants explore the key debates shaping contemporary Europe—from European integration and democratic institutions to policy-making processes and the major political challenges facing the continent today.

Designed especially for motivated MA and PhD students, the programme combines high-level academic lectures, interactive seminars, and collaborative discussions. Participants will engage with leading scholars and experts while exchanging perspectives with an international cohort of students from diverse disciplinary and national backgrounds.

The summer programme is closely connected to the European Politics and Society (EPS) Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree, one of the European Union’s flagship academic initiatives supporting international cooperation and excellence in higher education.

Hosted at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, the programme offers participants the chance to study Europe from the heart of Central Europe, in a vibrant academic environment that combines intellectual exchange with rich cultural experience.

What participants gain?

• Advanced insights into European politics and governance through lectures and discussions with leading scholars.
• An interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary Europe, connecting politics, society, and policy-making.
• International academic networking, meeting motivated MA and PhD students from different countries and disciplines.
• First-hand experience of studying in Prague, one of Europe’s most inspiring academic and cultural centres.

Who should apply?

The programme is designed for highly motivated students and early-stage researchers interested in the politics and society of contemporary Europe.

We welcome applications from:

• MA and PhD students in political science, European studies, sociology, international relations, public policy, and related disciplines.
• Students seeking an interdisciplinary perspective on European politics and governance.
• Applicants interested in European integration, democratic institutions, and public policy challenges.
• Students who wish to expand their international academic network and engage in comparative debate with peers from different countries.

Why Prague?

Studying in Prague offers a unique opportunity to experience Europe’s political and cultural diversity in one of the continent’s most inspiring cities.

As the capital of the Czech Republic, Prague has long been a crossroads of European ideas, history, and intellectual life. The city provides an exceptional setting for exploring the transformations of Central and Eastern Europe and their broader implications for the European Union.

Participants will study at Charles University, one of Europe’s oldest universities, while enjoying Prague’s rich cultural heritage, vibrant academic atmosphere, and lively international student community.

Beyond the classroom, the programme offers opportunities to experience the city’s history, architecture, and cultural life, making the summer school both an intellectually enriching and personally memorable experience.

What is there to look forward to?

• Study Europe from multiple perspectives – politics, society, international relations, history, and policy-making. The EPS academic approach is inherently multidisciplinary, helping students understand the complex challenges facing Europe today. 
• Engage with current European challenges such as migration, security, populism, and governance through lectures, discussions, and collaborative learning. 
• Experience the EPS academic environment connected to the European Politics and Society – Václav Havel Joint Master Programme, which links leading European universities and brings together students from diverse countries and backgrounds. 
• Develop analytical and academic skills through interactive seminars and discussions that mirror the teaching philosophy of the EPS programme: gaining knowledge, learning through experience, and building international networks. 
• Join an international academic community that values debate, intercultural dialogue, and collaboration between students, scholars, and practitioners.

How to apply?

Applications are open to motivated MA and PhD students interested in European politics, society, and governance.

Application Requirements

Applicants will be asked to submit:

• A short motivation statement outlining academic interests and reasons for applying
• A structured academic CV detailing relevant qualifications and experience
• Basic information about current studies and academic background

The application must be submitted online through the EPS application system, and only complete applications will be considered. 

Application Timeline – to be specified

• Applications open: early spring 
• Deadline: late spring
• Results communicated: shortly after the application period

Exact dates will be announced.

Ready to join us?

Take the opportunity to expand your academic perspective, meet scholars and students from around the world, and explore the politics of Europe in the heart of Prague.