Application and policies

Who can apply

Our Summer School is open to:

• university students (undergraduate and graduate);
• professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge;
• lifelong learners with a passion for the subjects offered. No prior affiliation with Ca' Foscari is required.

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Application and fees

Application process

How to apply in a few steps:

1. Read the overall course schedule carefully to avoid class conflicts
2. Fill out this online application form by May 31st, 2026, to choose the courses you want to enrol in
3. The teaching committee reviews your application for approval of any prerequisites and schedule conflicts
4. We send you an email to confirm you have been accepted into your selected course/courses, with information on how to make the payment for the courses' fees.
5. Pay the fees within 2 weeks from when we send you the email with instructions
6. Your spot in the courses you chose is confirmed

Fees

One-week courses:

• Students taking one course pay €400, if you take more than one course, each course costs €350

Two-week courses:

• Contemporary Art & Curatorship: €800
• Mapping Inequality: Gender and Intersectionality in Law and Society: €500

N.B Students taking a two-week course and a one-week course will pay €350 for the one-week course.

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Policies

Language of instruction 

The language of instruction for all Summer Schools is English. At least a B1 level of English language is expected of all applicants. 

Credits and final certificate 

At the conclusion of the summer courses, students will receive a certificate of attendance with a final grade (where given). International students may request a transcript to submit for credit recognition at their home university. Please note that credit transfer policies vary by institution. If you are an international student planning to include a summer course in your study plan, we recommend checking with your home university in advance to confirm whether recognition is possible. 

Withdrawal and reimbursement 

Following enrolment confirmation, students can withdraw from the programme with partial reimbursement up until May 31st. The School will deduct 30% from the enrolment fee for administration purposes. Following May 31st, students who withdraw are not eligible for reimbursement. Courses could be cancelled due to particularly low enrollment; in this case, students can request a full refund, or transfer their enrolment to another course. Students enrolled in any course that are to be cancelled will be notified by the end of April.

Full reimbursement will be provided to students whose visa request has been rejected, upon submission of documentation.