International Coimbra Group Summer School on European Multilingualism
21 April 2026
University of Pavia, 22 – 26 June 2026
The Coimbra Group Global Partnerships Working Group, in collaboration with the Department of Humanities of the University of Pavia, is pleased to announce the upcoming International Coimbra Group Summer School on European Multilingualism, which will take place from 22 to 26 June 2026 in Pavia, Italy.
Hosted by one of Europe’s oldest universities, the University of Pavia – founded in 1361 and rooted in a long academic tradition dating back to 825 – the Summer School will bring together students, academics and staff from across Coimbra Group member universities and beyond. Located in a historic and vibrant town in the Lombardy region, Pavia offers an inspiring setting for academic exchange and intercultural dialogue.
This intensive short programme (Blended Intensive Programme – BIP) will focus on European multilingualism and cultural mediation, aiming to promote innovative approaches to language teaching and learning. The initiative is supported by the Erasmus+ KA131 programme and benefits from the expertise of lecturers from several Coimbra Group universities, including Graz, Coimbra, Vilnius, Poitiers, Salamanca, Leeds, Geneva, Jena, and Pavia.
Participants will engage in a dynamic academic programme combining translation and language practice in small tandem groups, covering a range of European languages such as French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. In addition, the Summer School will highlight the importance of linguistic diversity through dedicated workshops on Less Widely Used and Lesser Taught Languages (LWULT), as well as a critical language workshop. Beyond the academic component, the Summer School offers a rich cultural programme.
The programme is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students, as well as administrative staff from Coimbra Group universities and participants from other higher education institutions with an interest in languages, cultural studies and the humanities. Upon completion, participants will be awarded 3 ECTS credits.
Applications will be open until 15 May 2026.
More information on the programme, eligibility criteria, and application process is available here.