Participation

• How can I become a participant? You can apply via home universities that are members of the EELISA network or via our online application form.
• Which target groups is this event aimed at? The International Summer University is interdisciplinary and aimed at students from all over the world from different disciplines.
• Which qualifications are required? The International Summer University is conceived to give practical experience to students with qualifications in Environmental Sciences  on a concluded Bachelor level. Students with qualifications in other disciplines or in Bachelor courses should bring previous experience in the field or a distinguished willingness to learn, to be able to succesfully complete the course.
• What is the maximum number of students that can participate? The maximum number of students is 65 for the tuition.
• Where and when does the event take place? The ISU Energy 2025 takes plase in Falera, Grissons, Switzerland, from 24th  August 2025 -  5th  September 2025.
• Where can I find a brief overview? On our programme page.

Registration procedure

• When is an application possible? The application for 2025 is open now untill 28th June 2025.
• In which language will the event take place? The Course language is English. 
• If I need a visa to participate in Switzerland, can I get support? You can get support via your university, or by requesting an invitation letter via contact@isuenergy.org   . 
• Where can I find more General Terms and Conditions before I apply? Please write us .

Organisation

• Who is the organiser of this course and is it accredited by a particular organisation? The organiser of this course is the International Summer University Renewable Energy and Sustainability, founded by 3 renowned members with a long academic and leadership track record. The association ISUres is continuing the tradition of the Curriculum developped by the Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin 2009 - 2015 and is accredited by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW).
• Can I obtain an ETCS certificate on the basis of the event? Yes, you can obtain 4 ECTS points for the participation in this event.
• What do I need to bring? You need to bring only items of personal use. You should bring a laptop equipped with standard office software, to be able to participate in homework and presentations. Please note that Switzerland uses SN 441011 power sockets. For those having problems with recharging their electrical equipment, we provide a limited number of power converters at the venue.

Costs and grants

• How much are the tuition fees? Cost of the course: Candidates for Bachelor/Master students is CHF 600,-- and for PhDstudents  CHF 900,--.  By applying before 10th May 2025 all students will receive an early bird discount of CHF 100,--
• What is included in the participation fee? The participation fee includes accommodation in Falera (from 24th  August 2025 -  6th  September 2025), all programme components (lectures, internships, group projects, excursions, entrance fees, social events organised by ISUres, lunch during the course periodes, etc.), as well as lecture materials and tickets for public transport in Falera and surrounding. 
• What costs do I have to cover myself? All costs related to :
  • your travel to Falera, e.g. flight, train, bus, visa fees, etc. 
  • Costs related to health, private and home contents insurance; 
  • Food not provided by the programme during your stay in Falera ( e.g. dinner and breakfast). 
  • Individual activities 
• Is financial support available for me as a participant? Every participant already receives financial support, as the event is largely financed by public funding and sponsors, so that the tuition fees are significantly lower than the event costs. Each participant is responsible for their own additional financial support. 
• How can I apply for a scholarship if I am studying at a partner university of the ISUres? Students from our partner universities can apply for a scholarship from their respective university. If you are studying at one of our partners (see list of our partner universities here) and would like to apply for such a scholarship place, please enter the name of your university in the ‘Scholarship Reference’ field in the application form.

        Further information can be found here.

Accommodation

• Do you offer accommodation in Falera? Yes. accommodation in holiday apartments usually for 3-6 persons is included in the programme fee. We will send you further information about the accommodation as soon as your participation is confirmed. 
• Where are the accommodations located? Accommodations will be organised in apartments located within Falera and near surrounding.
• What is the schedule? Arrival is on Sunday 24th August 2025 in the afternoon. Departure is on Saturday 6th September 2025.  When your schedule will be different, please inform us for changing  the accommodation conditions.

 If you have any further questions, please contact us directly by email or using the contact form on our website.