Location
The University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück stands out due to its practical approach, international focus and the modern atmosphere on Campus, which provides perfect conditions for studying and developing.
Osnabrück is a lively and historical town with charming old town alleys, lots of greenery and a high quality of life. It offers a diverse range of cultural and leisure activities, which range from historical sights to modern events.
Program
The Summer School is devoted to interdisciplinary and intercultural project work on the subject of sustainability. It was designed as a “Blended Intensive Program”. This means that students attend an online module as preparation. This online module teaches them the basics of sustainability, introduces them to the project and leads them through the onboarding process. This session takes place over several evenings, a few months before the Summer School starts. In the second and more extensive part, the chosen project is realized on location as a team. During the realization of the project, participants utilize their professional knowledge and learn new skills.
Some previous projects were “Fine Dust Measurements, Fight or Flight, Green and Gold, LoRa Environmental Data Monitoring, Games of Environmental Change, Circular Design for Sustainable Food Future” and many more.
Participants and Participation Conditions
Students of the HSLU Engineering and Architecture and the HSLU Computer Science that have passed the assessment stage of their studies are allowed to participate. However, an intermediate knowledge of the English language (B1) is a requirement.
Available Placements
A maximum of 10 students is allowed to participate in this International Summer School.
Credits
Successfully completing the Summer School will give you 3 ECTS-Credits (Extension Module: Bachelor Information & Cyber Security, Business Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Information Technology). During your studies you can only be credited with a maximum of 3 ECTS-Credits for a Summer School once.
Application/Registration Process
The application process happens during the module-booking process for the Spring Semester of the HSLU Engineering and Architecture and the HSLU Computer Science in January 2026.
Costs
There are no application or module fees for this Summer School. You only have to pay for accommodation, food and travel costs.
The module is categorized as a Blended Intensive Program and as such is subsidized by SEMP grants. Students of the HSLU can receive a grant of up to CHF 900.-. The lodging in rooms with two or more beds will be organized by the partner university and usually costs about EUR 450.- for the whole stay.
Program Lead and Further Information
Martin Vogel and other lecturers from the partner universities Mid Sweden University, Hochschule Osnabrück, Atlantic Technological University, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.
Programm (currently still 2025)
