Summer School at University of Havana, Cuba

***Please forward to interested BOKU students. In view of the current travel risk estimation, BOKU recommends only online participation to interested students***

The International Summer School 2026 of the University of Havana will take place from 29 June - 17 July 2026, on the occasion of the 298th anniversary of our University. The program will be offered in a hybrid format, with both on-site and online courses available. University of Havana proposes a wide variety of courses ranging from innovation, entrepreneurship, project management, and financial administration to cutting-edge scientific areas such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and biomedicine. The program also includes topics related to circular economy, sustainable and gastronomic tourism, digital marketing, and transmedia storytelling. In the humanities and social sciences, highlights include courses on Caribbean history, feminist epistemologies, intercultural anthropology, African-based religions, and rural development.

The Summer School also offers 3-weeks Spanish language courses at different levels (beginner, intermediate, and specialized programs such as Spanish for business and cultural immersion), designed for international students who wish to strengthen their communication skills while experiencing Cuban culture firsthand. Beyond the academic program, participants will enjoy workshops, guided tours, excursions, salsa and Cuban dance classes, and recreational activities that enrich the learning experience with a strong cultural component.

The Summer School is open to undergraduate and graduate students, and represents a unique opportunity to strengthen skills, expand academic networks, and experience university life in Cuba.

The course catalogue can be found here.

Registration for the summer school can be completed through the following form.