Spend two weeks studying in Switzerland this summer! This is a dynamic course that unveils the powerful intersection of productivity, economics, and culture. The program will introduce students to cultural and creative industries (CCI) as a specific field of productive, economic and cultural policy and practice. Students will be presented with and involved in discussions with policy makers and creative industries professionals throughout Switzerland (Zurich and Geneva) with the majority of the program taking place in Zurich.
Experiences you will have on the Switzerland program:
Learn more about the O’Neill in Switzerland program
May 12- May 24, 2025
Cultural and Creative Industries: Policy and Practice
Program Director: Joanna Woronkowcz
O’Neill in Switzerland is a three-credit course (A482/V482/Y500/V582).
Immerse yourself in enlightening discussions alongside influential policymakers and visionary professionals from the creative industries. This course delves deep into the essence and boundaries of CCI as a vibrant field of policy and practice, equipping you with a critical toolkit to comprehend the origins, functionalities, and intricacies of CCIs. Prepare to unravel the challenges and solutions surrounding CCI policy in a thought-provoking and engaging educational journey.
IU Bloomington Undergrads: See how this course counts towards your major/minor at O'Neill here.
- Zurich Opera House
- Old Town Tour
- Museum für Gestaltung
- Dada Art Movement City Tour
- Overnight trip to Geneva
You will stay in clean, safe, centrally located and modernly equipped hotel for your stay in both Zurich and Geneva. The lodging will have internet connection and each room will have its own bathroom and clean sheets and towels provided. The hotel will be situated within easy distance to restaurants, shops and cafes.
All O’Neill International programs are academic, credit-bearing courses that take place abroad. As such, your bursar will be charged two amounts for participation in this program:
- Program Fee for O’Neill in Switzerland (made in two payments)
- Tuition for the course (3 credits at your normal IU-Bloomington tuition rate)
2025 Program Fee: $2,500
The Program Fee for this program includes:
- Lodging for 12 nights in Switzerland
- Site visits and guest speakers
- Cultural excursions
- Several meals
- International health insurance
The Program Fee will be charged to your IU Bloomington Bursar account in two installments:
- A $550 non-refundable pre-payment will be charged shortly after you confirm your participation in the program
- The remaining balance will be charged in March prior to departure
Tuition: 3 credits paid at your IU-Bloomington tuition rate
Students will pay for 3 credit hours of tuition based on their student status (resident/non-resident, graduate/undergraduate, etc.) on the Bloomington campus.
Additional Costs
Students will pay for their own flight to and from Switzerland, meals that are not included in the Program Fee, and other personal incidentals.
Scholarships
The O’Neill International Office offers several scholarships to support students studying abroad. The O’Neill International Equal Opportunity Scholarship is a need-based award available to help O'Neill students from IUB and IUI to be able to study abroad. Please visit our scholarship page for eligibility requirements and application deadlines. Other need and merit-based scholarships are available on a competitive basis. Students are encouraged to apply widely to all scholarships they are eligible for. Please email us at oio@iu.edu if you want help navigating different funding resources.
The program will be open to IU undergraduates and graduate students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students from across IU will be considered, and the instructor will review student applications and make the final decision on admission to the program.
During the application period (November 1 - December 8) an "Apply Now" button will be available at the top of this page. You will need to submit the online application by 11:59pm on December 8.
Please review our detailed application instructions!
If you have any issues or questions throughout the application process, contact us via email: oio@iu.edu
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