Home: The X-Factor in Future Cities

The Faculty of Economics, TUKE warmly invites international Master’s and PhD students to apply for the Summer Institute 2026, an inspiring Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) exploring the future of housing, cities, and urban life.

Programme Details

•  Location: Faculty of Economics, Technical University of Košice
• Dates: 29 June – 3 July 2026 (on-site)
• Virtual Component: June 2026
• Website: summerinstitute.tuke.sk

About the Programme

What makes a city truly feel like home?

The Summer Institute 2026 explores key urban challenges such as:

• Affordable housing & homelessness
• Climate-resilient & energy-efficient housing
• Well-being & quality of urban life
• The role of AI & digital tools in cities

Through interactive lectures, hands-on workshops, and interdisciplinary teamwork, you will collaborate with peers and international experts to tackle real-world urban challenges.

What You Will Gain

• Practical experience with data-driven & policy-oriented tools
• Collaboration in a diverse, international environment
• Insight into AI applications in urban governance
• Skills to design sustainable & resilient urban solutions

Credits: 3 ECTS

How to Apply

Prepare the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Summary of your Master's/PhD thesis

Submission options:

• Erasmus+ students: Apply via your institutional Erasmus coordinator (Project No. 2024-1-SK01-KA131-HED-000214269-2)
• Other applicants: Contact the organisers directly
• Organised within the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) framework

Additional Information

•  Working language: English
• Open to students interested in urban development, public policy, sustainability, and digital innovation

Contact

Katarína Valentová
katarina.valentova@tuke.sk