Each year, more than 1500 students from the Western Balkans complete one of the SPARK-initiated summer universities in Tuzla, Pristina, Macedonia and Mitrovica.

In cooperation with the Universities of Bitola, Skopje, Tetovo, and the SEE University, SPARK has yet organised four editions of the International Summer University Macedonia (ISUM). The project includes intensive academic summer courses, an ECTS workshop and study visits for the local faculty. Read more.

More information for participants can also be found in the ISUM 2008 Brochure

Mitrovica Youth Programme 

In cooperation with the university and our local partner organisations, SPARK organises a programme in (North) Mitrovica consisting of intensive two-week academic Summer Courses programme (MSC), a Regional Conference on "Access to Higher Education", Student Trainings and a Module on European integration. Read more
The Mitrovica Summer Courses will be organised from 12 until 25 July 2008.
The MSC focuses on conflict studies and international relations. Local teaching staff who are interested to teach at the MSC can register or email to myp@spark-online.org

International Pristina Summer University

The Pristina Summer University (PSU), has been organised annually since 2001 and brought together over 300 professors and 3000 students from Kosovo, South East Europe and the rest of the world. The Summer Universities have accelerated the ongoing reform process and assisted the University in meeting the aims of the Bologna Declaration. The University of Pristina is responsible for the implementation of the programme, with limited assistance from SPARK.
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SPARK Essay and Photo Competition 2007
In 2007, SPARK organised an essay and photo competition for all the participants of the SPARK- suppported Summer Universities. Read more.