Application and Fees
Who may apply?
Bachelor students (national and international) in semesters 4-6 (must have completed their fourth semester by August 2018). They must be at least 18 years of age, be enrolled in a natural sciences, economics, social sciences, law or related university degree program and possess a keen interest in the topic of climate change.
Level of English
Given the interactive nature of the International Bachelor Summer School, participants are expected to have at least B2 level English. However, we do not require a formal English language certificate.
Price
Early Bird fee: 500 CHF
Regular fee: 550 CHF
Included in the price: Fee for course and course material, excursion to the Jungfraujoch, social program. The price does not include any of the Additional Social Events.
Scholarships for Students from Canadian and US-American universities
There are a limited number of travel grants (1240 CHF per person) available for students, who are enrolled at a university in Canada or the USA (they do not need to be Canadian or US citizens). Students are asked to hand in their application as usual and confirm in the application form that they apply for a travel grant. As soon as the selection process is completed, they will be informed whether their application was successful.
Housing and Leisure Time
Accommodation
Accommodation will be provided in the student residence Fellergut run by the Bernese Student Lodging Association. It is a five-minute train ride from Bern’s main railway station and from the university, or 20 minutes by bike (rental bike Bern).
The rooms in the student residence will be available from 4-19 August 2018. You will be sent a code, which will grant you access to a key box with your room key. All rooms are single rooms with a shared kitchen and a shared bathroom; each room has a washbasin.
The student residence is fully furnished and include crockery, cutlery, cooking utensils, cleaning material and bedclothes. Internet connection is available via WiFi. Please register your laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc. beforehand. You will receive a relevant form together with your rental agreement.
If you wish to book a room in the student residence, please state this on your application form.
Cost: 370 CHF
Social Program
The social program includes a broad spectrum of activities, such as experiencing a typically Swiss “Apéro”, exploring Bern’s old city center on foot, going for a swim or renting a bike, just to mention a few.
