Join Summer@SIE at Ca' Foscari University of Venice for a summer of culture, learning, and exploration! We offer a range of individual summer courses and full summer school programmes designed to expand your knowledge, build your curriculum, and earn university credits.
Tailor your schedule by mixing and matching from a range of short and innovative 15-hour modules, delve into the Italian language, or apply to a comprehensive summer school programme offering full-time studies in a specific area of interest. Many of our courses are deeply connected to the cultural, historical, and artistic heritage of Venice, giving you the chance to study its unique example from different perspectives. From Art History to Tourism, from Geopolitics to Artificial Intelligence, our programme is open to everyone and anyone wishing to study in the heart of this city, surrounded by its beauty, history, and world-class education. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience!
N.B Students interested in the Ca’ Foscari Harvard Summer School will find all relevant information on the dedicated webpage
How does it work?
Enroll in any of our Summer Courses! You can enrol in as many courses as you'd like, but please ensure that their schedules don't overlap.
Individual courses are offered over two weeks:
- Week 1: June 30th - July 4th
- Week 2: July 7th - 11th
If you prefer to stay in Venice for only one week, feel free to enrol in one or more courses within that week. For those wishing to stay longer, join us for both weeks and take advantage of even more courses and cultural activities!
Application process
Applications are now open. The deadline to apply is May 11th, 2025.
How to apply in a few steps:
- Read the overall course schedule carefully (please find the PDF file below) to avoid class conflicts
- Fill out this online form to choose the courses you want to enrol in
- The teaching committee reviews your application for approval of any prerequisites and schedule conflicts
- We send you an email to confirm you have been accepted in your selected course/courses, with information on how to make the payment for the courses' fees.
- Pay the fees within 10 days since we send you the email with instructions
- Your spot in the courses you chose is confirmed!
Information on the Arts in Venice Summer School "The Shape of Water" is now available on the Study in Venice webpage.
Fees
One-week courses:
Students taking one course pay €400, if you take more than one course, each course costs €350
Two-week courses:
- Italian language: €400
- Summer School in Contemporary Art & Curatorship: €800
Students taking a two-week course and a one-week course will pay €350 for the one-week course
Living in Venice
Students coming from abroad receive comprehensive pre-departure arrival information and assistance with the visa process, as well as access to University libraries (open late), cafeterias, wifi, and more. Students can book from a number of accommodation options in the historical city center of Venice or in Mestre on the mainland. Students can contact our office to receive more information regarding this.
General information and policies
Language of instruction
The language of instruction for all Summer Schools is English. At least a B1 level of English language is expected of all applicants.
Credits and final certificate
At the conclusion of the summer courses students will receive a certificate of attendance with final grade (where given).
The credits assigned to each programme are a calculation of ECTS in terms of workload. Most summer courses are worth 3 ECTS, while the Summer School in Contemporary Art and Curatorship is worth 6 ECTS.
Ca’ Foscari students can request credit recognition for a minimum of 6 ECTS through the Summer School office. International students can request a transcript for credit recognition at their home University.
Withdrawal Policy
Following enrolment confirmation, students can withdraw from the programme with partial reimbursement up until May 31st. The School will deduct 30% from the enrolment fee for administration purposes. Following May 31st, students who withdraw are not eligible for reimbursement.
Where we are
Our campus (Palazzina Briati) is in the historical centre of Venice, close to Ca’ Foscari’s main campus, to local transport (vaporetti), and 15 minutes walk away from the main bus and train stations.
During the summer you can relax in the garden at Palazzina Briati, or take a walk down Zattere and look out across to the islands of Giudecca and San Giorgio.
summerschool.international@unive.it
Telephone: +39 041 234 7084 / 7086