Summer Session

Summer Session

The week-long Summer Session is the yearly culmination of NSU’s activities where all study circles of the Nordic Summer University hold their sessions at a shared location. The program comprises presentations, discussions, keynotes, workshops, readings, performances and a general assembly (GA) where every participant can take part in the democratic functioning of the organisation. There is also swimming, walking, and enjoying each other’s company. Participants coming with families are very welcome, there will be a children’s circle with activities for children aged 4-13.

Location for the Summer Session: Jyväskylä, Finland.
Dates: 21–28 July, 2025.

How to take part in the summer session

To attend, you need to apply to one of the Study Circles of Nordic Summer University (see list below). Once you have identified the study circle you want to participate in, you need to respond to their call of proposals before the deadline.

When your participation has been confirmed by the coordinators of your study circle, you will need to send in the payment for the summer session. You will then be able to make your own travel arrangements.

Do you have a partner or family you would like to bring? No problem. Just make sure you choose the right type of accommodation and that you cover their costs when you proceed with payment on the NSU website.

Nordic Summer University 2025 Study circles

How to get financial help to attend

If you have institutional support or another type of funding, we ask you that you use it to attend our week-long summer university. If you do not, NSU offers a scholarship option for which the participants at the Summer Session can apply — more information here

Dates to keep in mind:

January 15: Calls for proposals out with prices
March 15: Early bird tickets ends
April 15: Deadline for applying for scholarship.
April 21: Scholarships are allocated
May 15: Deadline for registration and payment through the webshop

A typical day in the summer session

  • 07:30-08:00 Morning Exercise
  • 08:00-09:00 Breakfast
  • 9:00-10.30 Study circle activities
  • 10.30-11.00 Fika/Coffee
  • 11.00-12.30 Study circle activities
  • 12.30-14.00 Lunch
  • 14.00-15.30 Study circle activities
  • 15.30-16.00 Fika/Coffee
  • 16.00-17.00 Keynote/NSU workshops, assemblies, meetings and discussion
  • 17.00-17.30 Break
  • 17.30-18.30 Meetings/No program
  • 18.30-20.00 Dinner
  • From 20.00 Cultural Program

Price list 2025:

The price range for the full week including lodging, meals, membership and the program. If you are a member of NSU already, you will get a discounted price, contact arrengement committee (arrkom@nsuweb.org) for more details

  • 0 EUR — volunteers (single bed in a twin room shared with another volunteer/participant)
  • 450 EUR — grant receivers (stay in 4–5 people apartments)
  • 850 EUR — single room
  • 700 EUR — bed in a twin room
  • 650 EUR — family room [per person]
  • 1250 EUR — institutional price. Institutional price is intended for participants whose attendance is paid for by their institutions, e.g. trough research grants or similar dedicated funding
  • 950 EUR — institutional price PhD
  • 440 EUR — shared lodging (indoor camp rooms (shared accommodation))
  • 400 EUR — camping (bring your own tent)

Bigger family rooms are also available at different sizes and prices. Children aged 0–4 are welcome free of charge. Fee for children aged between 4 and 12 is 250 EUR. Contact arrkom@nsuweb.org for detailed information.

To ensure that the Summer Session runs smoothly, there will be an Arrangement committee (Arrkom) at the site who will take care of NSU’s participants. The committee can be contacted with any questions or queries at arrkom@nsuweb.org. Please be aware that NSU is fully run by volunteers.

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