Study Abroad. Lead Abroad.
Change the World.
Earn the Sullivan Certificate in Leadership & Entrepreneurship while exploring Europe.
Join the UNO–Innsbruck International Summer School in Austria.
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Courses: Leadership for Impact & Entrepreneurship for Good
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Earn 6 US credit hours over two courses + Sullivan Certificate
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Housing, meals, excursions, and travel insurance included
Study Abroad. Lead Abroad. Change the World.
Earn the Sullivan Certificate in Leadership & Entrepreneurship while exploring Europe.
Join the UNO–Innsbruck International Summer School in Austria.
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Courses: Leadership for Impact & Entrepreneurship for Good
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Earn 3 US credit hours + Sullivan Certificate
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Housing, meals, excursions, and travel insurance included
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Two Legacies of Excellence Unite
The University of New Orleans (UNO) and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation announce a groundbreaking partnership launching Summer 2026 within the
UNO-Innsbruck International Summer School.
This collaboration introduces the Sullivan Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, combining academic study with experiential learning to develop values-driven changemakers prepared for global impact.
Two Legacies of Excellence Unite
The University of New Orleans (UNO) and the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation announce a groundbreaking partnership launching Summer 2026 within the
UNO-Innsbruck International Summer School.
This collaboration introduces the Sullivan Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, combining academic study with experiential learning to develop values-driven changemakers prepared for global impact.
Here’s what you’ll get to experience.
Here’s what you’ll get to experience.
You won’t be confined to a classroom. During this program, you’ll be learning from local leaders in the field.
Beginning in Summer 2026, students participating in the UNO-Innsbruck program will have the opportunity to enroll in this specialized track. Upon successful completion of both courses, students will receive the Sullivan Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship, recognizing their commitment to creating positive change.
A Transformative Partnership for
Global Impact
The Sullivan Certificate in Leadership and Entrepreneurship through the UNO-Innsbruck International Summer School represents a landmark partnership rooted in shared values of education, service, and innovation.
By weaving together the global reach of UNO and the purpose-driven leadership model of the Sullivan Foundation, this initiative will provide students with a powerful opportunity to grow as global citizens and social innovators.
Spend your summer in a 250-year old chateau.
Based in Strasbourg, France, you’ll live and study out of an authentic European castle!
Strasbourg is unique in that it serves as a political hub of Europe. During the program, you’ll learn about grassroots changemaking efforts, as well as political and top-down bureaucratic approaches.
The top 4 reasons you should attend.
The top 4 reasons you should attend.
Academic Value
- Academic credit applicable toward degrees
- Enhanced resumes and graduate applications
- Preparation for leadership across sectors
Experiential Learning
- Immersive learning in Austria and beyond
- Blend of theory with real-world application
- International perspective on social change
Continued Engagement
- Access to Sullivan alumni network
- Additional changemaking programming
- Community within 100-year-old foundation
Institutional Impact
- UNO innovates international programs
- Sullivan Foundation expands global reach
- Shared commitment to service-learning
“Very hands on learning. Not Just sitting behind a desk. This is an experience that I would not have gotten in a classroom at my school.”
Past Study Abroad Participant
Summer 2022
“Very hands on learning. Not Just sitting behind a desk. This is an experience that I would not have gotten in a classroom at my school.”
Past Study Abroad Participant
Summer 2022
Program Highlights
& FAQs
Program Highlights & FAQs
Answering your questions about the UNO–Sullivan Global Changemakers experience.
This program combines academic study with hands-on experiences to prepare students as values-driven changemakers. Students take two specialized courses—Leadership for Impact and Entrepreneurship for Good—and earn a certificate recognizing their commitment to social innovation.
The program is open to students from UNO and other universities. Applicants need a minimum 3.0 GPA and must provide transcripts along with a Home Campus Information Form (HCIF) to ensure credit transfer.
Classes run Monday through Thursday, with mornings focused on leadership and entrepreneurship courses, followed by collaborative workshops. Afternoons and weekends are reserved for cultural excursions and independent exploration of Innsbruck and Europe.
The fee covers two 3-credit courses, housing in shared en suite twin rooms, breakfast and lunch on class days, cultural excursions, co-curricular activities, and travel health insurance—ensuring students have no out-of-pocket expenses for program activities.
Students gain academic credit, international experience, and practical skills in leadership and entrepreneurship. The program also enhances resumes, graduate applications, and connects students to a lifelong Sullivan alumni network of changemakers.
Apply to attend the upcoming program
Apply to attend the upcoming program
July 3 – August 7, 2026
Application Opens: October 2025
Minimum GPA: 3.0
📍 Innsbruck, Austria
* Spots are limited – apply early to secure your place! *
Program Fee
UNO Students: $5,795
Non-UNO Students: $6,695
Fee includes:
- 6 US credit hours (3 per course)
- Courses: Leadership for Impact & Entrepreneurship for Good
- Housing in modern student dorms (shared en suite twin rooms)
- Daily breakfast and lunch on class days
- Cultural excursions and activities around Austria & Europe
- Travel health insurance
- 24/7 front desk & keycard access
Fee does not include:
- Domestic & international travel to/from Austria
- Dinner and weekend meals
- Personal expenses and travel
- Passport or visa fees
Program Details
Lodging + Meals
- Students live at home4students Höttinger Au dorms, just five minutes from campus.
- Rooms are twin en suites with kitchen access, study spaces, and a large common area.
- Breakfast and lunch on class days are included; students cover dinners and weekend meals.
Classes + Site Visits
- Two courses: Leadership for Impact & Entrepreneurship for Good (3 credits each).
- Classes run Monday–Thursday mornings, with workshops and group projects late morning.
- Afternoons and weekends reserved for excursions, cultural exploration, and personal travel.
Expectations
- Blend of classroom sessions, fieldwork, and community-based learning.
- Active participation in all classes, projects, and excursions is required.
- Students are encouraged to balance coursework with travel and exploration.
