The AEI–ASEM Summer School 2026, hosted by the Asia–Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya, invites applications from international undergraduate and postgraduate students for an intensive 12-day academic programme themed “Smart Diplomacy and Sustainable Futures: Artificial Intelligence in Asia–Europe Relations”.
This interdisciplinary summer school explores the intersections of artificial intelligence, diplomacy, and sustainable development, highlighting how technological innovation is transforming governance, international cooperation, and global citizenship between Asia and Europe.
Participants will engage in expert lectures, interactive workshops, cultural excursions and a two-day Student Symposium, where they will present preliminary research papers related to AI governance, digital diplomacy, international cooperation, or the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Beyond the academic sessions, participants will take part in study visits and cultural excursions to Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, providing first-hand insights into Malaysia’s strategic role as a bridge between ASEAN and Europe.
The programme provides a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among emerging scholars, diplomats, policymakers and future leaders.
All successful participants will receive an official Certificate of Completion, and outstanding student papers may be considered for publication in the AEI Insights journal.