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Study Acceleration Programs

Acceleration programs are offered in September (Summer University) and February (Winter University).   In years in which the Senate agrees on a spring break of at least three weeks, an additional Spring University is held during this break.

Dates & Deadlines


Acceleration programs DatesApplication periodcourse offer in the eVVz
WU Summer University 2026Aug 3.- Sept 26, 2026apply starting:
Aug 17,  2026 (staggered)
Summer Term 2026
WU Winter University 2026/2027Feb. 02. – 27, 2027apply starting:
Jan 18, 2027 (staggered)
starting June 15, 2026

Acceleration programs:

  • Give students an opportunity to make the best use of semester breaks and holidays

  • Avoid delays and allow students to complete their degree program faster

  • Make use of the university’s room capacities during breaks and holidays

  • Offer block courses for students with a full-time or part-time job

Courses are organized on a short-term basis and are offered based on demand, i.e. courses that were fully booked during the semester and are in high demand are repeated during the acceleration program. Courses focus mainly on general business administration, law, and economics.

Summer University

Summer University for first-year students

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