The Kosovo International Summer Academy will be welcoming distinguished professors from the world’s most prestigious universities, diplomats, high-ranking officials, and representatives of civic society, to teach courses and deliver speeches on:

·         Politics
·         Diplomacy
·         Peaceful Conflict Resolution
·         Leadership and Negotiations
·         EU Integration Process
·         International Law
·         Transitional Justice
·         Human Rights

·         Women’s Rights in the Western Balkans
·         International Justice
·         International Security and
·         The Role of Civic Society in Peacebuilding

Excursions and Cultural Activities:

Throughout your study-abroad experience in Kosovo you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of excursions and cultural activities.

• Tour of the Institutions of Kosovo
• City tour
• Field trip to Prizren
• Field trip to Mitrovica
• Field trip to Gadime Cave
• Tour of museums and memorials
• Meetings with high-ranking officials and ambassadors

Date/Venue:

• Part I: 15 - 25 July 2025, Prishtina, Kosovo
• Part II: 11 - 21 August 2025, Prishtina, Kosovo

*Applicants can apply and attend only one of the sessions (either Part I or PART II)

Eligibility

• Citizens of all countries in the world are eligible to apply
• Not younger than 18 years old
• Undergraduate, graduate and post graduate students(who are enrolled or have already completed aforementioned levels of university studies) and young professionals.
• Applicants born in 1991 and after

Cost: € 1050

Cost include:

1.    Tuition – Tuition fee for the courses.

2.    Accommodation – The program fee covers accommodation during the length of the programme.

3.    Transportation between Prishtina International Airport and the hotel.

4.    Meals – All scheduled meals are included in the program fee.

5.    Coffee break – All scheduled coffee between courses are included in the program fee.

6.    Vocational trips – All scheduled special events and vocational trips are included in the program fee

Scholarships: A number of scholarships are available for most qualified applicants.

Scholarships awarding criteria

The following criteria are considered in the admissions process:

1. Submitting your application early
2. Financial need
3. Merit and existing leadership experience
4. Intercultural experience

Application Deadline:

PART I –15 – 25 July 2025

• Priority deadline: 10 May 2025
• Visa deadline: 10 May 2025 (This Deadline applies if you need a visa to enter Kosovo).
• Final deadline: 10 June 2025 (Applicants who hold citizenship of a country that does not need a visa to enter Kosovo).

PART II – 11 – 21 August 2025

• Priority deadline: 10 May 2025
• Visa deadline: 10 May 2025 (This Deadline applies if you need a visa to enter Kosovo)
• Final deadline: 20 June 2025 (Applicants who hold citizenship of a country that does not need a visa to enter Kosovo).

For more information about the summer academy, check the website HERE.