Summer School on Vaccinology 2026
The Centre for the Evaluation of Vaccination (CEV) organises the annual Summer School on Vaccinology for students. This training course focuses on vaccines, infectious diseases, immunisation programmes, and many other aspects of immunisation, such as communication and vaccine safety. The overall aim is to improve the current knowledge and skills related to vaccines for (para-)medical students, thus closing a gap in many curricula.
Lecturers from all over Europe will share their expertise with you. The course consists of lectures and hands-on skills training on topics such as administration of vaccines and communication. A group task is presented at the end of the course, where knowledge from throughout the course can be applied. A maximum of fifty participants is admitted to the summer school, and the selection is balanced for gender and nationality.
A social programme is organised with the help of an enthusiastic group of Antwerp medical students from EMSA (European Medical Students Association). They will show you the vibrant city of Antwerp, as well as organise touristic and social activities.
Target group
The Summer School on Vaccinology is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students and PhD students in (para-)medical sciences, with a particular focus on participants from the WHO-Europe region.
Scholarships are available for undergraduate students from the WHO-European region.
ESPID-members benefit a reduction of the tuition fee.
Campus
This summer school takes place at Stadscampus (Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp) of the University of Antwerp. This campus is located in the city centre.
Micro-credential and study credits (ECTS)
3 credits will be awarded upon successful completion of the programme according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). Credits will be awarded by the University of Antwerp to participants who successfully complete both the exam and the group work presentation.
To include the credits in the curriculum at the home institution, participants need an agreement with the responsible person at their university. University of Antwerp students eligible to include the ECTS credits as part of their study programme must register via Mobility Online and SisA.
All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge on the basic principles of vaccine-related immunology, epidemiology and the distribution of infectious diseases.
- Knowledge on the types, composition and development of different vaccines.
- Knowledge on vaccine preventable diseases, their prevalence and short- and longterm complications.
- Practical knowledge on vaccination techniques, vaccination storage and reconstitution methods, and what to do with vaccine-related complications.
- Knowledge on the aim of vaccinations and the rationale in difference between national and international vaccination schedules.
- The ability to answer questions regarding vaccine controverse.
Social programme organised by EMSA
Hi there!
A summer course is not complete without a social programme! We, a group of students from the Antwerp European Medical Students Association (EMSA-Antwerpen), will take care of that.
During the week days and weekend, we will arrange a wide variety of dinners and activities to give you more than a glimpse of Antwerp and the rest of Belgium. Visits to museums, exhibitions or historical places can be arranged and we will be very happy to answer all your practical questions about these kind of things.
The social and cultural programme is optional and free!
We are looking forward to meeting you!