CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: KO-in-EU Summer School 2026

Shaping Kosovo’s European Future: Integration, Values, Governance and Transformation

AAB College invites students, young professionals, civil society representatives, and early-career researchers to apply for participation in the KO-in-EU Summer School 2026, which will be held from 01-05 June 2026 and 08-12 June 2026 at AAB College.

This intensive academic programme is organized within the framework of the project “KO-in-EU – Shaping Kosovo’s EU Future: Establishing a Centre of Excellence on European Union Integration, Values, Role and Impact” and aims to deepen knowledge and understanding of:

• the European Union and the European integration process;
• governance, rule of law, and public policy;
• the acquis communautaire;
• European diplomacy, institutional communication, and institutional transformation;
• European values, fundamental rights, gender equality, digitalisation, and sustainable development.

Who can apply?

• Bachelor and Master students
• Young professionals and civil servants
• Civil society representatives
• Early-career researchers
• Applicants from within and outside AAB College

Selection criteria

• Academic or professional profile relevant to the theme of the programme
• Interest in EU-related topics
• B2 level of English proficiency in writing and communication
• Minimum grade average of 7.5
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Critical, logical, and innovative thinking

What does the programme offer?

• Free participation
• Intensive academic programme delivered in English
• 25–30 selected participants
• Certificate of Completion
• 5 ECTS credits, subject to academic requirements and institutional recognition

Assessment

The programme includes:

• a pre-programme test;
• a post-programme test.

Both tests will be fully anonymous and will be used solely to measure the effectiveness of the Summer School.

Application deadline May 15.