Explore global business perspectives while immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Medellín, Colombia. The FHNW Summer School EAFIT offers a unique opportunity to earn credits, grow personally and professionally, and build an international network – all in just two weeks.
Factsheet
- Degree
- Check with your dean of studies if and how this module will be accepted at your specific degree programme
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Learning mode
- Onsite
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Next start
- 28.6.2026
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Teaching language
- English
- Place
- Basel and Medellin
- Stay abroad
- Mandatory
- Application fee
- CHF 980
At a glance
- International experience in Latin America: Study at Universidad EAFIT, one of Colombia’s top universities.
- Practice-oriented learning: Tackle real-world business challenges in an intercultural setting.
- Earn 5 ECTS in two weeks: Intensive format with academic quality and credit transferability.
- Cultural immersion: Combine studies with guided excursions and local insights.
- Expand your global network: Connect with students and professionals from around the world.
Why study this?
The summer school programme focuses on four major aspects
- Fostering the interaction between the students from both countries across faculty boundaries and thereby strengthening the international as well as the interdisciplinary exchange between students and employees.
- Students learn how to use innovative techniques to find creative ideas and new solutions to today’s challenges.
- Students get to know relevant tools for the successful development of their projects / business idea.
- Target-oriented working and cooperating in international and interdisciplinary groups.
Target group
The summer school programme is open for bachelor and master students as well as employees from the organising universities. Its content is designed for students from all fields and each faculty of the participating universities.
- Universidad EAFIT is a highly reputed private Colombian university located in Medellín offering over 100 programmes on undergraduate, master, specialisation, and doctoral level. The university offers degrees in various fields through its schools of Management, Engineering, Law, Finance and Economics, Science, and Humanities.
- FHNW Students and employees of all schools are welcome. The aim is to have a truly divers group representing the various fields of FHNW.
Structure and Content
During two exciting and challenging weeks, participants take a deep dive into the world of entrepreneurship by developing projects and business ideas from all fields of study, attending courses, visiting different organisations, discovering local culture and expand relevant networks with people from Colombia and Switzerland. The course combines profit, non-profit and sustainable projects at the same time.
Our summer school concentrates on entrepreneurial skills and spirit. The courses are academically challenging with a strong practical focus. Lecturers are experts in their fields and experienced practitioners, interaction between students and lecturers will be fostered.
Participants will work in mixed groups on their own projects in various fields. Relevant content in the course:
- creating a business idea
- developing and evaluating business models
- strategic planning
- market analysis and market entry
- finance and human resources
- stakeholder dialogue
- intercultural management
- convincing pitching and persuasive communication
The programme also includes visits to companies (e.g. start-ups, social enterprises, SMEs) and organisations (e.g. business hubs) in both countries. Engaging cultural and social events will enrich the participants' experience, making their stay truly memorable while fostering intercultural competence. The programme also features excursions to cultural and historical landmarks in each country.
Timeframe
There is a preparatory evening before the summer school. Students will get insights about the main topics.
On site:
- Classroom instructions with workshops, lectures, seminars
- Group work on business idea
- Company visit / visits of institutions
- Cultural activities
May 2026 (tbc) | Online Preperatory Evening |
Sun, 28 Jun – Fri, 3. Jul 2026 | Summer School at FHNW, Basel |
Sat/Sun, 4 – 5 Jul 2026 | Travel to Medellin, Colombia |
Mon, 6 Jul – Fri, 10 Jul 2026 | Summer School at EAFIT, Medellín |
Requirements and admission
The summer school will be open for maximum 30 participants (15 EAFIT, 15 FHNW). Participants need to be fluent in English (advanced level: European levels B2 written/C1 oral). No formal document/proof needed. Knowledge of Spanish not mandatory.
Organisationam matters
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Contact
Dario Meyer
- Phone
- +41 56 202 85 03
- dario.meyer@fhnw.ch
Registration
Summer School EAFIT Colombia – FHNW SwitzerlandJuly 2026
- Date
- 28.6.2026–10.7.2026
- Duration
- 2 weeks
- Place
- Basel and Medellin
- Final application date
- 30.4.2026