Are you looking for an inspiring way to spend your summer 2021 ?
In 2021 we expect to offer a blended summer school both on campus and online! Check out our preliminary summer courses programme and get inspired by the unique opportunity to expand your knowledge both on the wonderful University campus in festival style or online from the comfort of your home ! You wouldn’t want to miss it on 8-17 August, 2021.
A summer school adjusted to covid-19?
Our 2021 summer school programme will be adjusted to the current situation and Covid-19 regulations. We are doing our best to offer a flexible solution which will combine online courses and on-campus courses. More information on our definite programme of courses, registration procedure, schedule and cancellation policy will follow shortly in the coming months (November and December). For more information please check here!
What is the CuriousU summer school?
The CuriousU experience is an one-of-a-kind combination of a European summer school programme with international taste in combination with a festival at the leading entrepreneurial University of Twente. Our summer school package includes: academic courses, music, sports, social programme, inspirational speakers and accommodation at the campus of the University of Twente. We’ve got it all. The last edition of CuriousU was a huge success with participants from more than 50 countries! Check out CuriousU summer school and get inspired. Taking into account the current Covid-19 restrictions, we are aiming for a blended (online and offline) version of our summer school for the 2021 edition!
Where and when will it take place?
CuriousU will take place at the University of Twente campus (Enschede, The Netherlands) between 8-17 August, 2021 and online. Stay tuned for the definite set up of the 2021 edition.
What does it cost?
We offer you a complete package including course participation, the festival programme, food and accommodation on UT campus located in the heart of Europe! Read more about the accommodation options, our courses and the participation registration fee & conditions. Pricing for the 2021 blended edition (on campus & online) will follow shortly!
Undecided?
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Registration deadline
Registration is open until 5th of August 2021. Make sure to register as soon as possible because our courses seats and housing options are filling up quickly! You can also sign up for our newsletter.
Admission and language requirements
CuriousU is a summer school for international students, with a focus on Bachelor’s students in their second to last or last year, and entry level Master’s students, but is also open for anyone with broad interests and an inquisitive mind. So we do not have specific (C)GPA requirements.
If you doubt whether you will be admitted, you can use our question based admission tool prior to your registration.
INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
Due to the international character of CuriousU the courses and keynotes are all in English. Therefore, CuriousU is a great opportunity to practice your English language skills!
We expect you to have a good command of the English language but these language requirements are your own responsibility and will enable you to follow the courses' lectures. Don't worry about communicating with the Dutch, by the way: 90% of the Dutch population understands and speaks English!
Aftermovie
STILL NOT CONVINCED?
- Check the photo's from the previous edition!
- Our 3D map shows you where CuriousU will take place on our beautiful green campus environment
We offer you a complete package for the course, the festival programme, food and accommodation! Read more about the accommodation options, our courses and the participation fee.
Programme 2021 (to be updated)
Our festival schedule gives you a good impression of how CuriousU is organized. Get your day off to an inspiring start by listening to one of our uplifting keynote speakers over breakfast. Once you’re all fired up, you’ll join in the morning session of your course for the day. That might be a workshop, a lecture or a project depending on the programme you choose. You’ll then join the other festival-goers for a themed lunch in an informal, interactive setting. After lunch you’ll dive back into your course. The evenings are devoted to the festival with plenty of fun and socializing.
NOTE: Our 2021 summer school programme will be adjusted to the current situation and Covid-19 regulations.
How to get to the University of Twente
Find here more information and plan your itinerary and arrival at our campus in the best possible way!
Tailor made programmes
The University of Twente is a major player in Europe and offers tailor made programmes that introduce your students and staff to the multidisciplinary and project- based learning method of the University of Twente. In our education we fuse technology, science and engineering with social sciences to foster out of the box problem solving and (self-) discovery.
Tell your friends about CuriousU
Do you have any friends interested in experiencing a festival like summer school? Then, feel free to use this form to let your friends know about CuriousU! We will send them an email with some info about CuriousU. We will mention your name in the email. Only one email will be sent; we won't send your friends additional emails.