The Centre international de formation européenne (CIFE), Berlin and Nice, the Europa-Institut of the University of the Saarland (EI), Saarbrücken Germany and the European Center of Economic and Financial Law (ECEFIL) of the Pantheion University, Athens, Greece organize in 2017 for the 5th time the EU-China Summer School in Greece.

This three week Summer School will be held for 10 days at the Greek island of Spetses and for almost two weeks in Athens, the capital of Greece. During this programme the Chinese students will be exposed to intensive lectures on the major political, legal and economic perspectives of the EU. All the courses will be taught in English by internationally renowned faculty from CIFE and ECEFIL. Moreover, by visiting institutions dealing with EU-China trade Relations and Investment partnerships, the Chinese students will be brought into direct contact with decision-makers and practitioners working in this field. Finally, this Summer School will be enriched by a thrilling cultural programme which will provide the Chinese students with guided visits to historic places such as the Acropolis and to many other important archaeological sites in southern Greece.

The exposure to the European Union in classroom coupled with field trips to institutions and excursions to historical and cultural landmarks of ancient Greece will make this EU-China Summer School one of the most rewarding experiences of the participants’ university career.

Organizing Committee and Academic Responsibility

• Dr. Michael Meimeth (CIFE, Director Overseas University Programmes)

• Prof. Dr. Maria Meng-Papantoni (ECEFIL and Europa Institut) 

Venue

• Island of Spetses

Anargyrios and Korgialenius School of Spetses

Spetses Island, Attica - PO Box 18050 Greece

www.akss.net

• Athens

Athens Cypria Hotel

5 Diomias Street, Syntagma Square - Athens 10563 Greece

www.athenscypria.com

For information about what to do in Athens please click here.

Accommodation

On the island of Spetses, the students will be lodging in double rooms in the College premises. The rooms are simple and clean. Single rooms with private bathrooms are available (in a limited number) for an extra Charge (see below "fees"). A common study room with internet access and free WiFi is also available. Moreover, there are sporting grounds for basketball and football – and beautiful beaches with crystal clear water!

In Athens, the students will be accommodated in a 3-star hotel (double rooms with private bathroom). The hotel is located in the centre of Athens,  close to the most beautiful sights and within walking distance to fantastic shopping opportunities.

Admission criteria

Eligible to apply for the 2017 EU-China Summer School are Chinese graduate and undergraduate students as well as European students with good English language skills as well as some basic knowledge of politics, law and economics.

Applications should be submitted through the International Offices at our partner Universities in China or contact directly CIFE representative in China Ms Yulin He. For the Chinese students, please find here an overview of the programme in Chinese too. The European students should contact directly Dr Michael Meimeth, Director of the Overseas University Programmes.

Topics of the lectures (selection)

• The History of European Integration

• The Economics of European Integration

• European Cultural Heritage

• The EU’s Institutional and Decision-Making System

• The Single European Market

• The EU as a Trading Partner in the World

• Comparing the EU with the Asian Integration Process

• The European Economic and Monetary Union

• The EU in International Politics – What Kind of an Actor

Credits and Certificates

Upon successful completion of this three week programme, Chinese students may earn up to 4 transferable credits awarded by CIFE. Credits will only be granted to those students who will attend all lectures and successfully complete the courses by a written exam.

Certificates will be provided by CIFE for Chinese students wishing to leverage their educational experience in this Summer School with a subsequent pursuit of internships and/or other higher learning opportunities internationally.

Fees

The programme fee will be € 2.250,00 per student. This fee covers all necessary expenses during the three week programme:

• Accommodation in completely renovated single and/or twin rooms with private bathroom and full board at the college in Spetses; 
• Accommodation, breakfast and dinner in Athens;
• Teaching;
• Transport from Athens airport to Hotel in Athens;
• Transport from Athens hotel to Spetses by bus and boat;
• Transport from Spetses to hotel in Athens by bus and boat;
• Transport on field trips;
• Entrance fees on field trips;
• Transport from hotel in Athens to Athens Airport;
• Entrance fees on excursions.
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  If you need any further information concerning the programme, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Michael Meimeth, Director Overseas University Programmes at CIFE (michael.meimeth@cife.eu), or our CIFE representative in China He Yulin  yulin.he@live.cn, Cell phone 1333 0102931.