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Centennial of International Summer School at Universität Heidelberg
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Instanz: TeilenTeilen:Centennial of International Summer School at Universität HeidelbergKatrina Jordan Kommunikation und MarketingUniversität Heidelberg24.07.2026 13:31In order to overcome Germany’s international isolation after the First World War and promote exchange between young people, Heidelberg University organized its first International Summer School in 1926.
Heidelberg, 24 July 2026Press ReleaseCentennial of International Summer School at Universität HeidelbergIn 1926 there first came 60 participants from abroad – today the course is one of the biggest of its kind in GermanyIn order to overcome Germany’s international isolation after the First World War and promote exchange between young people, Heidelberg University organized its first International Summer School in 1926.
“The International Summer School at Heidelberg University was a model for success from the start.
The idea of organizing a summer school for international students arose after the First World War.
The early 21st century saw enrolment numbers for the International Summer School ranging from 500 to over 700.