ENGAGE.EU Winter School 2027 in Toulouse
Topic: Artificial Intelligence and Societal Challenges
Dates:
- Online kick off (date to be determined)
- 15-19 February 2027 on campus at Toulouse Capitole University
Location: Toulouse Capitole University (France) and online
Language of instruction: English
Recognition: After successful completion of the programme, including a final assessment, 3 ECTS and a certificate will be awarded.
Application period: 1-15 October 2026
About ENGAGE.EU Winter Schools
ENGAGE.EU Winter Schools are intensive programmes taught by professors and lecturers from ENGAGE.EU universities. In line with the general ENGAGE.EU goals, these programmes aim to provide a forum for interdisciplinary academic exchange and learning on current societal challenges. Winter Schools aim to equip students with hard and soft skills needed to tackle these challenges and act as responsible future leaders. Additionally, a social programme will be offered to foster networking opportunities and intercultural competencies.
Academic programme
The Winter School addresses Artificial Intelligence from an interdisciplinary perspective, exploring intersections between AI and social sciences. Participants will develop their understanding of the how Artificial Intelligence impacts societies and organisations, acquiring knowledge and skills to think critically and work in an environment that is increasingly transformed by the possibilities and challenges introduced by AI. The academic programme involves interactive lectures, case-study challenges and collaborative discussions. Participants will be evaluated on the presentation of a group project.
The academic programme will be complemented by social and cultural activities, providing various opportunities to network with students from other universities
Click here to view the detailed academic programme.
Practical information
Accommodation
Please note that accommodation is not provided by Toulouse Capitole University. Participants will receive accommodation suggestions, but they are not bound to these options.
Financial Support
Successful applicants may be eligible to receive financial support from their home universities. For details on the exact funding amount or for any questions, please contact your local ENGAGE.EU contact point.
Further information will be provided by your home university once your selection for the Winter School has been confirmed.
Fees:
There are no tuition fees for participating in the Winter School.
Profile
This ENGAGE.EU Winter School is targeted toward students of any citizenship who are enrolled in an undergraduate study program at one of the ENGAGE.EU alliance universities (University of Mannheim, LUISS University, NHH Norwegian School of Economics, Tilburg University, University of National and World Economy, Toulouse Capitole University, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Hanken School of Economics, Ramon Llull University, University of St. Gallen). Since the Winter School is an interdisciplinary program, students from diverse backgrounds (such as business, economics, law, social sciences) are strongly encouraged to apply as long as they meet the following requirements:
- The applicant must be enrolled in an undergraduate study programme at one of the ENGAGE.EU partner universities.
- The applicant must have completed at least 60 ECTS credits by the time of application to the Winter School, i.e., by October 15, 2026.
- The applicant should have a strong interest in the topic of the summer school, i.e. the societal impact of artificial intelligence and in engaging with these questions through interactive workshops, case studies, and collaborative discussions.
Application Procedure
In order to apply for the ENGAGE.EU Winter School, you need to fill in the online application form and upload the following supporting documents:
- Motivation: A 2-minute maximum video explaining your background (education, work experience, language skills, study/work abroad experience, other relevant skills and experiences), as well as your interest and motivation for the topic of the Winter School. The video format is free (slides recording with voice-over, recording of yourself speaking in front of the camera, etc.) Please note that this document needs to be in English. The motivation statement will be evaluated according to the following criteria: coherent and relevant argumentation, creativity, innovativeness.
- Academic transcript of records (in the official language of the applicant’s home university or in English).
Applications must be submitted by October 15 2026, at 23:59 CET.
All applicants who submit their complete application on time will be informed about the status of their applications via email by early November.
Selection Procedure
Submitted applications will be assessed by each ENGAGE.EU university.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their motivation statement, academic record, and academic progress. A limited number of students per partner university will be accepted to the Summer School.
Final decisions may also consider a range of criteria for cohort composition, including but not limited to disciplines’ balance, and institutional diversity.
Priority will be given to candidates who have not previously participated in an ENGAGE.EU or Erasmus+ mobility in their current study cycle.
If you have any questions regarding the application process or the programme, please do not hesitate to contact engage-cellule@ut-capitole.fr
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Note:
If applicable, participants shall be responsible for obtaining their own visas /student residence permit and completing the required immigration formalities, as well as for obtaining the travel documents and other related documents needed to pursue studies at the host university or another participating university.
During the events, participants shall be subject to the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, codes and norms which are in force at the host university.
Violation of host country law by the participant may subject the student to withdrawal of the immigration status and scholarship.
For any physical mobility related to the event, participants will be required to carry adequate health insurance and need to ensure that their insurance will cover the potential costs of health care during that period.