This summer school explores peace efforts related to the war in Ukraine from political, legal, civil society, and cultural perspectives. Bringing together participants from across Europe – including Ukraine and the United Kingdom – this Summer School creates a unique space for European dialogue, academic exchange, and reflection on peace and Europe’s future.

Open to students from JGU and the Rhine-Main Universities, our 8 FORTHEM partner universities (in Finland, France, Italy, Latvia, Norway, Poland, Romania and Spain), students from Cardiff University (UK), and students from universities across Ukraine.

When? 07 – 11 September 2026 (for CU students: 07 – 18 September 2026)

Where? Campus Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Course language: English

ECTS: 3

The application phase for students from JGU Mainz and RMU is now active and ends on the 7th of June 2026.

To apply, please send the following documents via email to sowiso@uni-mainz.de

• Motivation letter (ML) explaining your interest in the program, your relevant background, and what you hope to gain from participating (max. 300 words).
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include a concise CV outlining your education, relevant experience, and key skills.
• Transcript of Records (ToR): Please provide us with a recent official transcript demonstrating your academic performance and background.