The EIB Summer School is a 10 day programme for graduate students to learn about the core activities and responsibilities of the EIB Group (European Investment Bank, European Investment Fund, EIB Institute). It is organised every year in June/July in Luxembourg. All lecturers are EIB and EIF staff members who offer first-hand insights about the world’s largest multilateral lender and issuer that cannot be found in academic textbooks.
The EIB Summer School offers a practical approach to multidisciplinary problems with lectures on the EIB Group’s missions and operations, tutorials and breakout sessions covering legal, financial, policy and sustainability related topics. By having staff members sharing their insider’s view, participants learn what it means to be part of the EIB Group. The programme aims to foster long-term relationships and create a network of those interested about the future of Europe and beyond.
It offers the perfect opportunity for students who aspire to a career in the context of European integration or strategic investment to discuss with those who, through the projects they finance, influence the lives of many a citizen in Europe and beyond.
The EIB Summer School 2024 will take place took place from 24 June to 6 July in Luxembourg.
Content
Summer School lecturers share insights that participants would not find in academic textbooks and engage with the group in meaningful conversations. The Summer School covers the following topics:
- Acting in the financial market as a key global player in fighting climate change.
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Analysing and managing risks relevant to funding green investment projects.
- Assessing investment projects from a technical, economic, social, financial and compliance standpoint
- Defining strategies for the promotion of the EU Green Deal.
Who can join?
The EIB Summer School collaborates with a restricted number of partner universities in Europe and does not accept individual applications from students. Students from the respective partner universities can apply through their programme administrators.
The EIB does not require applicants to hold EU citizenship.
The EIB Summer School addresses graduate students from various academic fields, namely economics & finance, law, engineering, as well as public and business administration. All participants shall have a substantial understanding of the functioning of European institutions and a basic understanding of banking and finance.
The programme aims to foster long-term relationships and create a network of those interested about the future of Europe and beyond.
Our partner universities
- College of Europe (Bruges)
- College of Europe (Natolin)
- Esade (Spain)
- Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
- London School of Economics
- Nova University Lisbon
- Prague University of Economics and Business
- SciencesPo Paris
- Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”
- Stockholm School of Economics
- Technical University of Denmark DTU
- TU Delft
- Università Luigi Bocconi
- University of Economics in Bratislava
- University of Bucharest
- University of Crete
- University of Cyprus
- University of Helsinki
- University of Latvia
- University of Ljubljana
- University of Luxembourg
- University of Szeged (Hungary)
- University of Vienna
- University of Warsaw
FAQs
Who is eligible?
The EIB Summer School collaborates with a restricted number of partner universities in Europe and does not accept individual applications from students. Students from the respective partner universities can apply through their programme administrators.
How can I apply?
Participation is by invitation only. Students cannot directly apply to the EIB. Graduate students from the respective partner universities apply via their programme administrator.
How many students can join the Summer School?
Currently, the EIB Summer School hosts a total number of 80 students.
What are the deadlines?
The exact date may vary but usually, the deadline is by the end of April. Graduate students enrolled in one of the partner universities can submit their motivation letter and CV to their respective programme administrator. Students receive confirmation about their acceptance early May.
How long does the EIB Summer School last?
The EIB Summer School is a 10-day programme. Participants are required to stay for the entire duration of the programme.
Where does the EIB Summer School take place?
All courses take place at the EIB Group premises in Luxembourg City. The programme may include a trip to another city outside of Luxembourg.
Does the EIB Summer School provide ECTS?
The EIB Summer School is not an accredited educational institution, and as such, it cannot provide ECTS.
Is a certificate awarded at the end of the Summer School?
At the end of the EIB Summer School, all attending students receive a certificate attesting their participation to the programme. Only students who have attended the entire duration and have submitted the assignment will receive the certificate.
Can I join only part of the programme?
No. All participating students must attend all courses and mandatory activities. Mandatory activities include academic and cultural activities alike.
Do students have to pass a final exam?
Students are not required to pass an exam. However, they have to present the results of a group assignment in the form of a presentation at the end of the programme.
Contact
For further information, please contact events.EIBInstitute@eib.org