Central European University’s Global Invisible University Project
Central European University has officially launched the Invisible University for Southeastern Europe (IUSEE) within its Global Invisible University program. This initiative builds upon decades of educational tradition established by the Flying Universities and the Alternative Academic Network, which historically aimed to fill formal education gaps in the region.
The program is open to BA, MA, and PhD students residing in the Balkans, as well as those with a strong academic interest in the region. Starting in September 2026, IUSEE will offer two interdisciplinary courses: Introducing the Balkans (Dr Aleksandar Pavlovic and Dr Marija Mandic) and Wars for the Yugoslav Succession and their Contemporary Legacy in the Balkans and Beyond (Dr Vladimir Petrovic and Dr Sven Milekic). Introducing the Balkans focuses on the issue of perception and self-perception of this peninsula, and should be equally appealing to students from the region and those interested in it. Wars for the Yugoslav Succession and their Contemporary Legacy aims at examining not only the atrocious decade of warfare, but the way it shaped postwar realities in the region.
We are aiming for advanced BA and ambitious MA students, primarily from universities in Southeastern Europe, but also beyond. Our courses are offered online, and the lecturers are coming from different academic disciplines and surroundings. Besides the courses on Southeastern Europe, the students can also enroll into an impressive range of courses offered by GIU’s Ukrainian and Georgian cluster. Full course descriptions are available here.
The attendance is free of charge, and it offers additional opportunities:
Student Benefits and Opportunities
- ECTS Certification: Participants can enroll in Balkan and other ECTS-certified courses offered by the Global Invisible University.
- Skill Development: The program provides intensive academic English training to enhance research proficiency.
- Financial Support: Students are eligible to apply for research grants valued up to 800 EUR.
- Academic Collaboration: Selected participants will contribute to the project’s official website, Balkan Talks.
- In-Person Networking: Students are eligible to apply for a week-long, fully immersive winter school.
Application Information
Interested students are invited to submit their applications through the Global Invisible University Application Form.
- Application Deadline: September 9, 2026