Summer School FS 2027

For international students: Applications will open in early 2027 and close in April 2027 (exact dates to follow). It is best to apply as soon as possible once the application period opens, as courses may close if they fill up before the deadline.How to Apply

For UZH students: If you are a UZH student, please note that you will need to apply by emailing  summer@int.uzh.ch and submitting a short letter of motivation and your most recent transcript of records. Applications will open in early 2027 and close in mid-March 2027.

This Summer School provides a unique insight into the legal context in which international sports organisations currently operate, as well as the limits to their autonomy (6 ECTS). Participants will also explore the relevance of state law, particularly criminal law, in sports-related matters. The focus will be on one of the most heavily regulated areas of organised sport: the fight against doping. The course will examine this in particular.

• the history of anti-doping 
• the stakeholders and actors involved in anti-doping -
• the legislative and procedural framework of the sports organisations in the fight against doping
• the role and the functioning of criminal and international law related to anti-doping and
• interdisciplinary aspects of anti-doping.

Participants will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a moot court/case study designed specifically for this summer school. This will allow everyone to actively engage with a fictional anti-doping case.

The Summer School will take place in Zurich from the beginning of July for three weeks (exact dates to follow), with 10–20 taught lessons per week, supplemented by self-study and a social programme. Students from around the world will also join this summer school. UZH students participating in the module will be asked to engage actively with their international peers and provide support, e.g. managing groups on academic trips and social activities. If you have any questions, please email summer@int.uzh.ch or contact your course leadersGunhild Godenzi and/or Ulrich Haas directly.

The course is open to Master's students, as well as advanced Bachelor's students of Law (with a minimum of 150 ECTS credits by the end of the autumn semester of 2026), History, Business, International Relations, or related disciplines, who are interested in Sports Law and Governance. There are 30–40 places available in total (10 of which are reserved for UZH students, who are exempt from participation fees). Participants will be selected based on their submitted motivation letter and transcript of records. Relevant prior knowledge will be considered during the selection process, but is not a requirement for admission.