FUTOUR – FUture of sustainable TOUism
Summer School
Discover the FUTOUR Summer School and explore how sustainability can transform the future of tourism and its impact on rural communities. Join an international team to examine real challenges, analyze key factors influencing tourism, and design forward-looking solutions. The programme combines online preparation with an interactive onsite week in Slovakia, offering a unique mix of research, teamwork, and hands-on learning. You will gain practical experience, international exposure, and valuable skills in analysis, communication, and project design. Learn from experts, meet students from across the INVEST Alliance, and experience the cultural richness of the region. Take the opportunity to grow academically and personally while contributing to sustainable tourism development.
Join us for an immersive experience combining theory, hands-on practice, and cultural exchange in the heart of Slovakia!
Credits: 3 ECTS
When:
- Preliminary (online) phase: March 16 – April 19, 2026
- Onsite (physical) phase: April 20 – April 24, 2026
Where: Online and in Nitra, Slovakia
Language: English
Partners and contact persons in each university:
- Karelia University of Applied Sciences: Kaija Saramäki
- Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra: Michal Cifranič, Monika Kvitkovská
- University of Agribusiness and Rural Development: Miglena Kazashka, Maria Otsetarova
- University of Thessaly: Ioanna Kosmopoulou
- University of Milano-Bicocca: Richa Lal, Alena Poilova
- University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne: Darlis Mojarrieta Castaneda, Hélène Goeury
- University of Cordoba: David Ruz, Melina Granet
Prerequisites
- For students of INVEST partner universities
- English language level B2
- Fields: Tourism Management, Sustainable and Regional Development, Environmental Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Rural Studies, Digital Technologies, Biology
- BS (3rd, 4th year)
- MS all levels
How to apply
- Follow the link and fill the student registration form with all required data.
- Make sure to include your motivation letter which should include at least your motivation for taking the course and how you plan to utilize the information you will gain from the course.
- After submittion you will receive a verification email. Verify your email and your registration ticket will get forwarded to your university officer for review.