APPLICATION 2025

Meet and work with inspiring, like-minded people from all over the world. Learn the German language and getting insights into German culture. Acquire a sound knowledge of the grand societal and environmental challenges of the 21st century. Gain insights into the work of coaches, entrepreneurs, and local craftsmen, who will share their personal stories with you. Project work - Develop your own sustainable vision in small teams guided by highly dedicated academics, makers, and coaches. Enjoy an extraordinary time in the unique ambiance of the Abbey Ettal and its stunning natural surroundings of the Bavarian Alps. Explore hidden places, nature, and people, climbing, hiking expeditions into nature and culture. Establishing a pioneer collective. Connect and interact with students from all over the world and take part in a rich cultural exchange.

The Alpine Summer Academy School is more intellectually demanding than most ordinary study abroad programs. It requires above all a future sighted mindset, a motivation to pursue sustainable ideas with impact and questioning the status quo. ​

A certain maturity is required to live abroad. Hence applications will be accepted only from those students who: Will have completed at least one year of university or college before the date the EAA course begins Are in good academic and disciplinary standing Students should have an interest in learning the German language and culture Students with previous German language training are especially encouraged to apply ​

First Step: Apply online. To complete your application, you will also need to send us the following: Unofficial transcripts of your current institution. A letter of recommendation by someone familiar with your work and interests. Brief personal statement (1 page about yourself and why you are interested in studying abroad). A 200.00€ non-refundable application fee, All documents should be e-mailed to info@eaa-ettal.com. Please note that your application will not be official until we will have received all required documentation and fees. The 200.00 € non-refundable application should be wired and made out to “James Loeb Gesellschaft”: James Loeb Gesellschaft VR-Bank i.L.K. GAP IBAN: DE 157039 0000 0001 8268 83 BIC: GENODEF1GAP

Please note that all fees are calculated in euros (€). The estimated fees below are for students who intend to apply to EAA independently. EAA Summer School total fee is 6,200 € (from June 13 - July 11, 2025) This includes the 200 € admission deposit, tuition, housing in Munich, Ettal, Murnau and mountain cabins (incl. breakfast, lunch & dinner), all local transportation, the activity fee (all entrance fees, equipment rental & materials.) Travel Health Insurance is mandatory (not included) Travel costs to Munich not included. Optional EAA Deep Dive Week total fee is 1,600 € (from July 12 – July 30, 2025) This includes tuition, housing (including breakfast, lunch & dinner), local transportation (bicycle rental, including all ferries), all museums and all activities. Travel health insurance is mandatory (not included) Limited financial support & stipends are available. Travel costs to Munich not included.

We will offer a limited number of scholarships. More details are coming soon. Louis N. Kurs Scholarship “He was not a traveller, but he liked to have travelled.” Louis N. Kurs was a tutor at St. John`s College, Annapolis (USA). The scholarship is funded by an anonymous former student of St. John`s College. Alfred L. Cobbs Scholarship “He transcended racial barriers by being an outstanding teacher of German.” Dr. Alfred L. Cobbs is Associate Professor of German Emeritus at Wayne State University. The scholarship is being funded by Carl-Gustav Söder.