The TOAfrica summer school offers Master’s students and professionals an introductory framework to the African continent with particular attention to the Sub-Saharan regions, that in recent years have undergone impressive changes: demographic and economic growth, fast urbanization, internal and external mobility, the development of digital technologies, artistic creativity, social, cultural and religious transformations, but also conflicts and environmental, health and political crises. A new landscape that has repositioned the continent in the global perspective, generating interest in international observers and investors.
The program, entirely offered in English, is organized by the Africanistic section of the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society (CPS Africa) of the University of Turin (UniTo), in partnership with Makerere University (Kampala, Uganda), one of the most renowned academic institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa. Additionally, the Summer School profits from the collaboration with the Department of Historical Studies (Turin, Italy), the Consorzio delle Ong Piemontesi (Torino, Italy), and the Laboratoire Les Afriques dans le Monde (LAM) (Bordeaux, France).
The Summer School will take place between July 6 and 10, 2026, and will be delivered in person. The location will be the Campus Luigi Einaudi (Torino, Italy).
Check the Edition 2026 (coming soon) section of this website for further information on covered topics.
Ideally, the TOAfrica Summer School class comprises a sizeable group of international Ph.D. candidates and young researchers, a majority of postgraduate students, and a few professionals and undergraduate students. We warmly welcome applications meeting the eligibility criteria, which include the full command of English (B2 level).
Check the How to Apply section of this website for further information on eligibility and selection criteria, the application process, required documentation, and key dates.
