PASSAE
Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics
The Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics (PASSAE) is an one-week interdisciplinary and international event for students focussing on current issues in Applied Ethics. Since 2024, it takes place annually.
The summer school is open to students from all disciplines.
PASSAE 2026
Ethics of Migration: Justice, Rights, Responsibilities
Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics
27. - 31.7.2026
Call for Applications
Are you eager to explore the ethical questions that arise from migration? Do you want to exchange ideas with international scholars and actively engage in discussions about justice, rights, and responsibility in both European and global contexts?
Then apply now for the Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics!
This year, PASSAE focuses on migration ethics. Together, we will examine pressing questions such as: How can theories of justice be applied to real-world migration challenges? What responsibilities do states and societies have toward refugees and migrants? How can the rights of particularly vulnerable groups in migration be protected? How do climate change and technology shape migration and our ethical duties? PASSAE 2026 creates an international platform that fosters exchange among students from diverse fields. Participants will learn from experts, collaborate in teams, and explore normative aspects of migration. You’ll also get to experience the charming city of Passau with its rich cultural heritage.
Application Details
Interested in becoming part of PASSAE? Here’s how to apply: Submit a letter of motivation (max. 350 words) outlining your interest in the topic and what you hope to gain from the experience (deadline: March 15 2026).
You can submit your application here: Application form
Please note that, upon acceptance, there will be a participation fee of 75€.
insightS from Students
PASSAE – Statement: Irina Percemli (2024)
I am Irina Percemli and I come from Leiden University, but originally, I am from Moldova and I have been studying in many different universities. I think I loved the overall atmosphere of the city, because I didn’t know anything about Passau. I only knew that it’s a small city, but when I came here it was amazing. This atmosphere of so many students being in a small place and having these projects, I really liked that I met so many interesting people who are doing these projects.
PASSAE – Statement: Wei-Chung Chen (2024)
I would definitely recommend it for a lot of reasons. First, it is very good for either philosophical students or even when you are not one of them, because this class just seem to combine both, the philosophical part and the practical part. I am sure this will be very nice for those who want to have also radical insights about those current contemporary issues.
PASSAE – Statement: Zorana Ecimovic (2024)
Hi, my name is Zorana and I come from Serbia, from Belgrade. I would recommend PASSAE because you can only gain from it. You gain some new knowledge, friendships, contacts. You will probably get new ideas and you don’t have to have a solid base in philosophy to participate. You only have to have an open mind and an adventurous heart.
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Contact: passae@uni-passau.de
We thank the Passau International Center for Interdisciplinary Research (PICAIS) for supporting PASSAE 2026.
University of Passau – Professorship of Applied Ethics – passae@uni-passau.de