The transition from high school to university is exciting—and sometimes quite a challenge. During the Pre-Academic Programme (PAP), you'll discover how to get the most out of yourself and your studies. In this inspiring summer school, you'll meet fellow students, receive practical tips, and learn how to succeed in higher education.
Whether it's studying effectively, collaborating in an international environment, or finding your way around campus – after the PAP, you'll have a head start on your studies at EUR.
What you can expect:
- Inspiring workshops and training sessions
- Handy study tips for effective studying
- Setting goals for your first year
- Getting to know fellow students from your own and other programs
Pre Academic Programme 2026
Impression of this course
At a research university, you are no longer obliged to study. You make your own choices, which is also the case in this course. However, we suggest completing the full course to increase your study success. The individual modules each have their own topic and they make up for a coherent course which tackle all requirements for success.
Your assignments will not be graded. However, we will examine whether you prepared for the group meetings by completing the individual assignments. These assignments are a valuable investment in yourself, since they will increase your chances of study success.
You will not receive credits (ECTS) for participating in this programme. To start well prepared, we recommend taking part. It is a valuable investment in yourself. Also, you will receive a certificate of attendance after completing the course, which is a great boost to your CV. To determine whether you’ll receive this certificate, we examine your effort in this programme through individual and group assignments.
In this course, personal leadership and a good preparation into your study time at EUR have a main focus. Besides essential study skills and the theory behind an effective study routine, you’ll learn how to deploy your network to create success. You’ll learn which role your own background plays in study success and how to define your own path.