Summer University in Vienna

Date 2026-03-30

Alternative Economic & Monetary Systems: The Economy of the Future

Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems | 5 ECTS | Applications are open!

Become a part of the interdisciplinary AEMS in Vienna: Join inspiring students and professionals from all fields in discovering alternative approaches to our growth-driven economy and learn about ways on how to re-shape it together with like-minded individuals from all over the world! From 13 to 31 July 2026 - Apply here!

Application deadline for scholarships: 30 April 2026, Scholarship spots are limited!

Who can participate?

  • open to motivated students and professionals from all fields
  • No background in economics necessary
  • A-level / pre-university level required
  • 50-60 participants from more than 20 countries each year -> with no more than 7 persons from the same nation
  • Program entirely in English

What will you experience?

  • Transformative learning & embodied practices approach -> a one-of-a-kind, holistic learning adventure
  • 3 intense weeks filled with lectures, (panel) discussions, workshops, educational games, simulations, and more
  • Earn 5 ECTS credits for your studies
  • Live in Vienna, the world’s most-liveable city, and soak up its vibrant atmosphere
  • Spend 4 weeks in a student residence right in the heart of the city - 3 weeks during AEMS, plus an additional week before the program

Why should you join the program?

  • Become part of a unique & holistic summer experience that’s unlike anything else
  • Discover a wealth of innovative ideas to reshape our economy
  • Unravel ways to create a more ecologically sustainable and socially just future
  • Make the best of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network and exchange ideas with like-minded people from all over the globe
  • Make lifelong international connections and friendships that go beyond the classroom

 

Check out our program flyer.

 

If you wish to participate in this summer school, please apply directly at AEMS and additionally, please contact Ms. Kerstin Maier (kerstin.maier@mci.edu) at the MCI International Relations Office.

Short Facts

When: July 13 - 31, 2026

Where: BOKU Vienna, Austria

Tuition Fee: 1.390 EUR (one scholarship available for MCI students - you pay only 590 EUR)

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 (for scholarship)

Further Information: https://www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/summer-universities/aems/about-aems/AEMS-at-a-Glance/