Université Le Havre Normandie (ULHN), in partnership with two EUNICoast member universities — West Pomeranian University of Technology in Szczecin (ZUT) and Stralsund University of Applied Sciences (HOST) — is organising the first EUNICoast International Summer School “Ports of the Future”. Building on ULHN’s experience hosting previous editions, this programme marks a new chapter as the first Summer School to be held under the EUNICoast alliance, bringing together undergraduate students from across the network to explore the future of port cities through interdisciplinary, hands-on learning.
The Summer School, organised in Le Havre under an Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) format, benefits from funding through the strategic partnership led by the Campus Polytechnique des Territoires Maritimes et Portuaires (CPTMP), supported by the French National Research Agency (ANR) under the France 2030 programme.
Key Facts
Dates: Online module: 1 June 2026 / Intensive week: 15–19 June 2026
Location: Université Le Havre Normandie, 25 rue Philippe Lebon, Le Havre, France
Format: Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme
Language: English
Capacity : 30 students
Credits: 3 ECTS (subject to home university validation)
Costs: Tuition and accommodation covered; travel at participant’s expense
Who is it for?
The Summer School welcomes 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students from EUNICoast partner universities. Eligible disciplines include social sciences (geography, history, law) and STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). A minimum B2 level of English proficiency (CEFR) is required.
During the week, participants will engage with lectures, professional workshops, a port visit, and cultural activities, all in an international, multilingual environment.
What will students gain?
The programme awards 3 ECTS credits upon successful completion of all components, subject to validation by the student’s home university. It is compatible with the Erasmus+ mobility scheme.
Students will develop skills in transdisciplinary problem-solving, sustainability literacy, intercultural collaboration, and the communication of complex research, grounded in the real-world context of one of Europe’s leading port cities.
How to apply
Students interested in participating should contact their university’s International Relations Office, which is responsible for submitting nominations on their behalf. Each institution may nominate up to five students.
The nomination deadline is 30 April 2026. Places are limited and acceptance is not guaranteed; all nominated candidates are subject to a final selection process by ULHN.
For further information about the programme, visit https://www.cptmp.fr/international-summer-school-2026/ or contact summerschool@univ-lehavre.fr.
