Female Leaders in Future Industries

Female Leaders in Future Industries is an interdisciplinary summer university designed for female STEM students from our Korean partner universities who are interested in exploring innovation-driven industries and developing leadership skills in a global context. The program combines academic lectures, practical learning experiences, industry engagement, and intercultural exchange to prepare participants for potential career paths in technologically advanced sectors.

During the first week, students participate in an intensive German Language and Culture course, which equips them with basic communication skills and introduces key aspects of German society, business culture, and everyday life. This component supports participants in navigating both academic and professional contexts in Germany.

The academic core of the program focuses on future-oriented industries and analytical competencies. Lectures on Renewable Energy explore the technological, economic, and policy dimensions of the global energy transition, highlighting innovations and challenges in sustainable energy systems. The Financial Mathematics module provides insights into quantitative methods used in modern financial markets, including risk analysis, data-driven decision-making, and mathematical modeling. Laboratory sessions complement the lectures by allowing students to apply theoretical concepts in practical exercises.

A key experiential component of the program is a simulation game, where participants collaborate in teams to solve complex strategic challenges. This interactive format promotes problem-solving, leadership development, and teamwork in an international environment.

The program also includes company visits and industry interactions, offering participants direct insights into innovative companies and current projects in future-oriented sectors. These engagements provide valuable exposure to professional environments in Germany and opportunities to learn about potential career paths.

By combining academic knowledge, industry insights, and intercultural learning, the course aims to empower female STEM students to pursue leadership roles in emerging industries and to develop the skills necessary for careers in an increasingly globalized and innovation-driven economy.

Methods and assessment will be made available soon.

This course is open to students from selected partner universities in Korea who are pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or other related disciplines. In line with the course’s thematic focus on female empowerment, participation is limited to students who identify as women from our partner institutions.

The course has a maximum capacity of 20 participants.

Students will earn a total of 6 ECTS points for the successful completion of the course. 

A single ECTS point is defined as the equivalent of 25-30 hours of student workload, which includes class hours, readings, preparation for class activities, as well as assessment measures.

Costs

The program fee is 950€.

What is included in the program fee?

• 3 weeks of academic courses, workshops, and company visits
• Course materials
• Public transportation within Frankfurt for the duration of the program
• Extracurricular Activities
• Opening and Closing Events

Accommodation is not included in the program fee. Costs and information can be found under Housing. 

Registration

Interested students from participating partner universities should register through their respective International Office. Once nominated by their home university, students will receive detailed instructions for completing the final registration from the Frankfurt Summer Universities team.

Eligibility

Partner universities may nominate female students enrolled in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics study programs or related disciplines, who demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear interest in the subject matter. 

How to Nominate

Nominations must be submitted by the international office at our partner universities to summerschools(at)fra-uas.remove-this.de

Required Documents

Each nomination must include:

• List of nominated students including full name, study program, and current year of study
• Resume 
• Transcript of records (can be an unofficial transcript)
• Short letter of motivation (one page)

All documents must be submitted in English.

Deadline

All nominations must be received by 15 May 2026. 

Selection Procedure

If the number of nominations exceeds the available places, the summer university team will conduct a selection process.

Selection will be based on:

• Academic background and performance
• Relevance of the course to the student's field of study
• Motivation and academic interest
• Institutional balance

Notification of Results

The final selection results will be communicated to the nominating institutions by 31 May 2026. 

Selected students will then receive detailed information regarding participation, accommodation, and further organizational steps.