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Global Politics Seasonal Schools

Welcome to the Global Politics Seasonal Schools!

As new actors rise and the geography of global politics evolves, academic exchange around the globe on the subject of International Relations is becoming ever more important. With its Global Politics Seasonal Schools Program, the Center for Global Politics (CGP) enables advanced students to study and debate recent developments in international political and economic processes at one of our short term intensive programs taking place in the dynamic world cities of Amman, Hanoi, Istanbul, Phnom Penh, Tehran, and Shanghai.

With the core objective of presenting and discussing new approaches in global politics, the Seasonal Schools go above and beyond the traditional methods and perspectives usually encompassed in an International Relations curriculum. State-of-the-art teaching and learning methods, ranging from interactive working groups to simulation games, are combined with an exciting supporting program.

The Seasonal Schools are funded through the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) as well as through support from our partner universities.

A strong focus on alumni activities at the CGP contributes to the establishment of a close and sustained Seasonal Schools Alumni Community, a vibrant network between between students, doctoral candidates, and young professionals in our target countries.

"Shanghai Summer School provides a great platform to make new friends. The challenging courses have improved my ability to cooperate and to make my point in discussions with others." Chenjing, alumna of the Summer School China.

"Overall speaking, the Athens Fall School was truly a rewarding and memorable experience, and quite honestly it exceeded my expectations. Rather than dry lectures, the School offered interactive presentations and exchanges among academics, scholars and students, as well as a great opportunity of professional and personal development through its Alumni Network. Last but not least, the organisation and supporting activities were exceptional." George Zifkos, alumnus of the Fall School Greece.

“The two weeks in Amman can be characterized by interesting and controversial discussions with internationally oriented and ambitious people from different parts of the world, facilitated through enriching classes on contemporary, international issues and of excellent and diverse Jordanian food.” Mohamed Lamrabet, alumnus of the Summer School Jordan.