General Information

8 - 19 August 2022, Bern, Switzerland

Application and Fees

Who may apply?

Bachelor students (national and international) in semesters 4-6 (must have completed their fourth semester by August 2022). 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.

ECTS Credits

Participants having successfully completed the Summer School will receive a certificate of attendance with the suggestion to acknowledge the course with 6 ECTS points. Acknowledgement of the ECTS points in the study  programs at home universities is the responsibility of the participants. Upon request the certificate of attendance is graded. The grading is based on the active participation in the summer school, in particular on the work in the workshops. The final oral presentation of the workshops´ results delivers the base line for the grade.

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.

Housing and Leisure Time

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided in the student residence Tscharnergut run by Student Lodge. 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 6 August - 21 August 2022. 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: 410 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.

Other Practical Details

Arrival

Insurance

Please make sure you have health and accident insurance.

Visa

You are responsible for checking whether you need a visa for Switzerland. Please start the application process early as the visa process will take several weeks to complete.

The University of Bern can issue an invitation letter and a confirmation of payment for you. However, we are unable to offer any individual assistance for the application process.

Costs in General

There are several student cafeterias where you can purchase small snacks and meals. A warm meal costs between 7.20 CHF and 12.60 CHF. If you prefer to cook your own meals, the kitchen in your student residence is equipped with the necessary kitchenware. There will be enough space to store groceries in the fridge. You should expect to spend approximately 25-30 CHF a day on food.

Public Transportation in Bern

For questions concerning the content of the summer school course please contact:
Christoph Raible.

For questions concerning the organization of the summer school please contact:
Lenka Fehrenbach.