In this intensive two-week summer course, you explore how tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini shape your academic practice while challenging ideas of understanding, authorship, and integrity.
You examine how AI systems work, analyze AI-generated content for bias and misinformation, and apply learning, cognitive, and ethical theories to real study situations. Through discussions and workshops, you develop a Personal Education Plan (PEP) to guide responsible, independent, and meaningful learning in an AI-rich university environment.
Across two intensive weeks, students examine how generative AI systems are built, how they shape study practices, and how they can be used responsibly.
Course Format
- Course dates: 20 July – 31 July (excluding arrival and departure days)
- Attendance: In-person
- Forms of tuition: Lectures, workshops, discussions, exercises
- Forms of assessment: Written assignment, logbook, group presentations
- See the course curriculum
- Level: Advanced bachelor’s
- English language requirement: B2 level or higher (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
- See the entry requirements
Aurora nominated students can benefit from a full fee waiver.
Selection Procedure
Interested students should contact their local Aurora office. The home institution should then send their nominations to amsterdamsummerschool@vu.nl. Each Aurora university may select up to three students for tuition fee waivers (nomination deadline: 15 April 2026).
Universities can use a waitlist (up to three extra students), and after the deadline we will inform you if we are able to accept more from your institution. Additional students are welcome; the VU discounted fee also applies to them! See the fees for each type of course.
VU summer courses open to Aurora nominated students:
About VU Amsterdam Summer School
2026 will be the 13th year we run our successful summer school in Amsterdam. From 4 July to 2 August we offer a mixture of 1-2 week intensive short courses at undergraduate, graduate and PhD-levels. Develop your academic skills and make the most of your summer!
