Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems Summer University
Program Overview
Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) is an interdisciplinary summer university focusing on alternatives to the economic status quo. International participants deal with the limits of growth and the instabilities of our financial system. They learn why a drastic system change is necessary to reach the stabilization target of the world climate at 1.5°C, and most importantly, they are pre...
Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) is an interdisciplinary summer university focusing on alternatives to the economic status quo. International participants deal with the limits of growth and the instabilities of our financial system. They learn why a drastic system change is necessary to reach the stabilization target of the world climate at 1.5°C, and most importantly, they are presented with an array of innovative approaches.
AEMS 2026 will take place from July 13th to 31st in Vienna.
Why should you apply for AEMS?
There is overwhelming evidence that the current economic model based on everlasting economic growth is destroying our planet's ecosystem and contributing to the global climate crisis. AEMS offers an economic alternatives evaluation that considers natural bound...
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- Summer
- Economics
- Sustainable Development
Updated Jan 2, 2026
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Locations
- Vienna, Austria
Fields & Subjects
- Economics
- Sustainable Development
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026
- Terms Available
- Summer
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
Education Levels & Language
- Education
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
Application Procedures
- Online Application
Age Requirement
18+
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