◆Dates: July 12-25 2026
◆Venue: Istanbul Aydın University
◆Main Theme: Peace, Diplomacy, International Relations, Intercultural Communication, Model of United Nations
Why the students should participate in this program?
- Academic Enrichment – Students engage in intensive lectures and workshops focused on peace studies, international relations, cultural diplomacy and policy analysis.
- Hands-On Learning – Participants develop skills such as public speaking, negotiation, research, resolution paper writing by engaging in discussion and Model United Nations simulations.
- Networking Opportunities – Students from around the world gather and communicate during the program.
- Cultural and Historical Exploration – Visit to Istanbul’s cultural and historical sites enhance participants’ intercultural dialogue.
Participation Fees (International Delegates):
- IAU UNESCO Summer Program (including 13 nights of accommodation, 12–25 July): 1,190 USD
- WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED：
-Airfares
-Travel/Health Insurance (if purchased from the university 30 USD for two weeks)
-Airport Transfers (optional: pick-up/drop-off service between
-airport and university is 70 USD/one way)
-Optional Daily Cultural Tours (the cost is around 10-30 USD perday/activity)
A detailed presentation outlining the program’s structure and objectives is attached for your reference.
For more information or to apply, please visit unesco.aydin.edu.tr or contact us directly at unesco@aydin.edu.tr Should you have any questions or require further details, please do not hesitate to reach out.
The application link is provided below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjY9aMI_kAQIjn7DVX0UXAUtU_7FBbM9vwUWWsV-NM8B7GAw/viewform
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Previous
Years’ Program Videos:
UNESCO Summer Program 2024 Quick Recap Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1Tupd0m_fc UNESCO
Summer Program 2024 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4TedvSApdc
UNESCO Summer Program 2025 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id9zWgkenkU