PASSAE
Passau Summer School for Applied Ethics

Ethics of Migration:
Justice, Rights, Responsibilities

A week of interdisciplinary learning and thoughtful discussion about migration, human rights, public responsibility, and the ethical questions shaping our shared future.

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EventPASSAE 2026
Dates27–31 July 2026
LocationUniversity of Passau, Germany
About the summer school

Big questions. Different perspectives.

PASSAE is an interdisciplinary summer school that invites students from different academic backgrounds to examine current questions in applied ethics. Through expert talks, group work, and open discussion, participants can explore complex issues in a welcoming international setting.

Who is it for?

Students from a wide range of disciplines who are curious about ethical questions and ready to exchange ideas across perspectives.

Focus areas

Questions worth exploring

01 / JUSTICE

Justice and migration

How can ideas of justice help us understand real-world migration challenges and competing claims?

02 / RESPONSIBILITY

Rights and obligations

What responsibilities do states and societies have toward migrants, refugees, and vulnerable groups?

03 / THE FUTURE

Climate, technology, and ethics

How do changing environments and new technologies influence migration and our ethical duties?

Application information

The published 2026 application deadline was 15 March 2026. Please check the official website for current announcements and future editions.

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