Female Leaders in Future Industries

Female Leaders in Future Industries is an interdisciplinary summer university for female students from partner universities who aim to explore innovation-driven industries and develop leadership skills in a global context. The program combines academic lectures, practical experiences, industry engagement, and intercultural exchange.

The first week includes an intensive German Language and Culture course, providing basic communication skills and insights into German society, and an Intercultural Competence course, providing students with basic skills for successful communication across cultures

The academic program focuses on future-oriented industries and analytical skills. Lectures on Renewable Energy address technological and economic aspects of the energy transition, while Financial Mathematics introduces quantitative methods such as risk analysis and data-driven modeling. A lecture on Design of Experiments teaches how to plan, conduct, and analyze experiments efficiently, identify key factors, and optimize processes using statistical methods. Laboratory sessions support the practical application of these concepts.

A simulation game fosters teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills in an international setting. Company visits offer insights into innovative industries and potential career paths.

The program aims to empower participants to pursue leadership roles in emerging industries and succeed in a global, innovation-driven economy.

The program employs a variety of interactive teaching methods designed to foster active learning and collaboration. Academic lectures provide a theoretical foundation, while laboratory sessions and a simulation game enable participants to apply their knowledge to practical challenges. Company visits complement the academic content by offering insights into real-world applications and current industry practices. Throughout the program, participants work in an international and interdisciplinary learning environment that encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and intercultural exchange.

Assessment is based on a reflective presentation delivered at the end of the summer school. In this presentation, participants critically reflect on their learning experience, connect insights gained from the academic courses and practical activities, and discuss how the program has contributed to their personal, academic, and professional development.

This course is open to students from partner universities 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. 

Eligibility

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. 

Individual Registration

Students from our partner universities are welcome to apply for the course: Apply now

Nominations from Partner Universities

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 June 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 15 June 2026. 

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