Specialized Summer Study Abroad: 4 Weeks, 4 Credits
Specialized Summer Study Abroad: 4 Weeks, 4 Credits
In Summer 2025, Webster University will offer four-week thematic study abroad sessions at three international campuses: Geneva, Leiden and Vienna.
Summer 1 is June 2-27, and Summer 2 is June 30-25. Each session will host thematic programs comprised of a three-credit core course and a one-credit experiential learning course.
Webster University is offering thematic study abroad sessions at three international campuses: Geneva, Leiden and Vienna.
Vienna, Austria
Study Art, Music or Psychology
Geneva, Switzerland
Study Art History, Business, Communications, International Relations, Photography
or Psychology
Leiden, the Netherlands
Study Art History, Biology, Business or Psychology in Leiden
Take an In-Depth Dive into Specialized Study with Hands-On Experiences
Two back-to-back sessions will be offered at each of these vibrant locations.
About Webster's Summer Study Abroad Sessions
Take an In-Depth Dive into Specialized Study with Hands-On Experiences
Two back-to-back sessions will be offered at each of these vibrant locations. Each four-week session will host thematic programs comprised of a three-credit core course and a one-credit experiential learning course.
Summer 1: June 2–27, 2025
- Beer, Bulbs and Cheese (Business) — Webster Leiden
- Biotechnology in Leiden (Biology) — Webster Leiden
- Global Governance (International Relations) — Webster Geneva Campus
- Sex and the City (Psychology) — Webster Vienna
- Swiss Sports and Communications (Business, Media Studies) — Webster Geneva
- Swiss Art and Photography Markets (Art, Business, Photography) — Webster Geneva
- Vienna: Capital of Music (Music) — Webster Vienna
- Vienna: Global Art (Art) — Webster Vienna
Summer 2: June 30–July 25, 2025
- Art, Design and Society in the Netherlands (Art) — Webster Leiden
- Drugs and Chemical Dependency (Psychology) — Webster Leiden
- Music Cognition (Psychology) — Webster Vienna
- Psychology and Digital Culture in Switzerland (Psychology) — Webster Geneva
- Swiss Chocolate and Wine (Business, Culture) — Webster Geneva
- Game on Geneva: AI, VR, and Beyond (Game Design, Computer Science)
A Student-Centered and Intellectually Vibrant Community
Located only 30 minutes from Amsterdam, Leiden is a city that boasts a rich past and a bright future filled with students, bicycles, canals and charming buildings.
As the oldest and largest university town in the Netherlands, Leiden has earned the right to be called the “Key to Discovery.”
Webster Leiden sits on a picturesque canal in the historic city center. A multitude of shops, bakeries, historic sites and museums can be found within mere footsteps from its main entrance. Leiden’s numerous cozy cafes are also great places to catch up on some assigned reading or simply enjoy a leisurely afternoon lunch. After dark, Leiden’s taverns, theaters and music venues spring to life.
Study Art History, Biology, Business or Psychology in Summer 2025 at Webster
Delve into the Dutch economy through studying some of its most important export products, learn about issues surrounding substance abuse and addiction from a psychological perspective, experience Dutch art through a historical lens or research innovations in gene therapies in the Netherlands.
Each session will focus on a specific theme and offer a one-credit experiential learning focused course to enhance the theme.
Summer Session 1 offers course themes in Beer, Bulbs and Cheese and Advanced Gene Therapies.
Summer Session 2 offers course themes in Drugs and Chemical Dependency, as well as Art, Design and Society in the Netherlands.
Study for four or eight weeks in Leiden or pair four weeks in Leiden with four weeks in Vienna or Geneva.
A Historic City at the Intersection of Yesterday and the Future
Often named one of the world’s top cities for quality of life, it is hard to find a more livable city than Vienna. Located in Central Europe, students will be exposed to multicultural living and learning at its best.
Here you will find a thriving center of international commerce. Business districts share the streets with the city’s famous centuries-old opera houses, cafés, magnificent palaces and the winding Danube River.
Study Psychology, Music or Art in Summer 2025 at Webster
Walk in the footsteps of some of Vienna's greatest composers, experience performances firsthand, explore the connections that exist between music and psychology, learn about the history of the public relations field, meet global artists and create art of your own.
Summer Session 1 has offerings in psychology, music or art.
Summer Session 2 offers a psychology theme.
Study for four or eight weeks in Vienna, or pair four weeks in Vienna with four weeks in Geneva or Leiden.
Pursue Your Goals in a Truly Global City
Geneva’s spirit of international cooperation made it the ideal site for Webster’s first international campus in 1978.
Home to the European headquarters for the United Nations and numerous international organizations, Geneva has a long history of diversity and tolerance. Its humanitarian tradition began with the creation of the Red Cross and continues as the home of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights today.
Citizens from over 175 countries reside in Geneva. With a population of only about 200,000, Geneva is frequently referred to as the world’s smallest truly global city.
The Geneva campus is the most culturally diverse in Webster University’s international network. We welcome students from nearly 90 nationalities each year.
Webster Geneva is a park-style campus environment located in Bellevue, Geneva within sight of Lake Geneva and the Alps.
Study Art, Business, International Relations, Media Studies, Photography, Psychology or Swiss Culture in Summer 2025 at Webster Geneva.
Each session will focus on a specific theme and offer a one-credit experiential learning focused course to enhance the theme. Both sessions have an international relations thematic program as well as a business focused program.
Summer Session 1 has offerings in Global Governance, Swiss Sports and Communications, and Swiss Art and Photography Markets.
Summer Session 2 offers Psychology and Digital Culture, the Economic and Social Impact of Swiss Chocolate and Wine, or a program on AI, VR and Beyond. Read more about the course offerings in each session below.
Study for four or eight weeks in Geneva or pair four weeks in Geneva with four weeks in Leiden or Vienna.
“Webster has the mission to transform students for global citizenship, and that means a lot to me.”
BA in Management with an Emphasis in International Business, ’24
Read More: Studying Abroad Is Preparing Tracy To Make A Global Impact
Some lessons cannot be learned inside a classroom.
Tracy Vilsaint started to understand that early in life. When she was younger, she traveled to her mother’s native country, Haiti, to visit family. In high school, she was selected to travel with a school group to Ghana.
Those experiences cracked open her world view, and once she enrolled at Webster University, she knew she wanted to keep expanding it.
“Webster has the mission to transform students for global citizenship and that means a lot to me."
An International Business major, Tracy spent a few weeks during her junior year in Costa Rica to study the business of coffee production from a wholistic viewpoint. It helped her understand her coursework on another level.
“In Costa Rica, I was able to see firsthand the production process and hear the stories from farmers, which helped me connect with them,” she says. “I learned about the production of coffee and how there are many factors that can impact society, such as sustainability, workers' rights and the economy of countries in the global south.”
Tracy says the intangible skills she learned while abroad will help also her in a global business environment.
“The communication skills I've learned from immersing myself in different cultures will help me achieve my goals. I am able to connect with people from all over the world, helping me gain a better understanding of cultural differences and different communication styles.”
Eventually, Tracy would like to launch a foundation to help fund education initiatives, study abroad programs and other enrichment, for children in economically disadvantaged countries. She says studying abroad should be made more accessible, like it is at Webster.
Webster students are encouraged to take advantage of the many study abroad options available. In addition to her experience in Costa Rica, Tracy decided to spend a semester at Webster’s Vienna campus.
“Studying abroad is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself to grow as an individual and build connections with others. You may come out of the experience with new knowledge of a different culture, friends, new perspective of the world, understanding a different language, and so many memories.
“It will be one of the best decisions of your life! Take a leap of faith and do it!”
WINS | A Leading Program in Global Education
Transcript
[Music fades in with text appearing over a photo of the St. Louis Arch.]
Text on screen: Welcome to Webster University
[Overhead shot of Webster Groves campus with fall leaves and students walking to class.]
Text on screen: and to our Global Campus Network
[A blue and black map of the world.]
Text on screen: Webster University’s Study Abroad Locations
Text on screen: Athens, Greece, Geneva Switzerland, Leiden, the Netherlands, Vienna, Austria
[Various photos of students at a historical site in Athens, aesthetic plants and the beachfront.]
Text on screen: Athens, Greece
[Photos of Geneva campus with mountains in the background, the campus dorms and a group student photo.]
Text on screen: Geneva, Switzerland
[Video of the Webster Leiden campus: multiple white and red buildings, a Webster Leiden flag, and a moving photo of students posing.]
Text on screen: Leiden, the Netherlands
[A photo of the Vienna campus, a large white building. A timelapse of the bustling city and a photo of three diverse students hanging out.
Text on screen: Vienna, Austria
[There is big, bold text in the middle of a photo collage.]
Text on screen: A Leader in GLOBAL EDUCATION
[One of the pieces of the collage mentions Webster’s WINS program and the photos slide out of frame.]
Text on screen: Webster University, WINS (Webster International Network of Schools)
[All text and photos disappeared and is replaced by text sliding into place.]
Text on screen: Webster’s Global Campuses EXPAND STUDY ABROAD for universities & students.
[The text is replaced by a fast-paced photo slideshow. The first photo is five students posing at the Athens campus, sitting on a railing with the sunset behind them. A student takes a photo with their camera phone.]
[A photo of six dance majors posing in the hallway with arms and legs outstretched. A student taking a photo of mountains and water, equipped with camera and hiking gear. A Vienna student bounces a ball on their knee.]
[A brief video of tourists and students at the Acropolis. A photo of a student posing with Greece behind them. A snippet of another video of a windmill in Leiden and cyclists crossing a bridge.]
[The photo slideshow continues. A photo of three students talking with old architecture behind them. A Gorlok poses with a student at an event.]
[Footage of a graduation ceremony at Webster Leiden. Students throw their caps in the air as the video fades to a blue screen.]
Text on screen: Webster University
Text on screen: WINS (Webster International Network of Schools)
[Ending video footage of the St. Louis campus.]
Webster WINS Partner Schools
Is your school a Webster WINS partner? If so, you may be eligible for a scholarship up to $500 toward your airfare. Check to see if your school is already a partner!
Other Questions?
Email worldview@webster.edu or call 314-968-6988.
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