EUROPEAN BUSINESS CHALLENGES

August 8th - 17th 2025
Brochure SSS 2023
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Made by students for students!

The Solvay Summer School is a 10 day summer program that will allow you to challenge yourself through interactive courses, workshops and real-life business cases. You will be able to expand your international network while discovering the Belgian student culture! The program is made by students for students. It takes place at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, the most well-known and trusted business school in Belgium.

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Since 2007

Solvay Summer School students alumni

worldwide Universities represented

Solvay Brussels School
of Economics and Management

Alumni Network

students per year

%

of international students

place European Business School ranking (2018)

Created in 1903 by Ernest Solvay, the famous Belgian chemical industrial of his times, Solvay Brussels School is the faculty of Economics and Management of the Université libre de Bruxelles, one of the largest universities in Belgium.

Ever since, the school has built up a strong tradition of excellence and innovation in Business and Economics learning, fuelled by deep connections within Brussels’ multinational entrepreneurial network. Today, Solvay Brussels School is indisputably the best known and most trusted business school in Belgium, by both students and employers.

That is how the Solvay Brussels School is capable of offering both strong theoretical and applied knowledge. A growing number of our faculty practice management in the real world outside of academia. These professors will push you to think in new ways about business challenges and offer insights from their years of experience that will help you rise to new heights.

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The Solvay Summer School is a perfect first step into the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management. The different courses options proposed intended to equip students with significant tools to understand the business challenges faced by the European Union in the 21st century.

The course programme develops students’ grasp of business, economics and policy issues and especially their interactions. The different options courses are the result of considered decisions to fit into the era of time and faculty specialisation. It is with this in mind that Solvay Summer School has decided to integrate its brand new option: Public Policies.

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ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS

« Solvay summer school was a great experience for me, the arrangement is full and meaningful. It was a mixture of learning and traveling around Belgium with a well-prepared organization. Furthermore, talented classmates from around the world connected enjoyed and performed together. We were from a different culture and I learned a lot from them. Thanks to Solvay I have made a lot of contacts
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Adrian from University Autonoma de Madrid
« Hi everyone! I am Stefania and I attended the SSS 2019 edition- Business law course. So If I have to describe it, I would describe it as a very self-building experience!! An intensive week that allows you to challenge yourself very deeply, through the several activities planned (above all the challenges with the companies) and, at the same time, put you in contact with
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Stefania from University of Milan

« Solvay Summer school was a great summer experience where I had the chance to meet like-minded people from all over the world, and work with them on two challenging projects. The teachers were amazing, really supportive, and their courses were interesting. It was also awesome to see Belgium, the different views and attractions of the city. »

Zied from Tunis Business School
« The Solvay Summer School is the perfect mix between diverse free-time activities, networking and academic learnings. It’s super well organized and definitely great value for money. If you’re keen on discovering Brussels, making new international friends and spending some unforgettable days during the summer, make sure not to miss out on taking part. All in all, I had an excellent time – thanks a
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Cedric from University of Mannheim
« Solvay summer school is such a beautiful memory in my life. It’s delightful, inspirational and unforgettable. The various and coherent courses and activities are amazing eye-openers. People coming from different countries make it full of the charm of diversity. The understanding, tolerance, cooperation, and friendship are the best gifts we could ever get from a summer school. Solvay and Brussels have become a mark
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Caroline from Beihang University

« Before going to Solvay Summer School I could never imagine that my summer may be so productive. Amazing lectures, curious cases to solve, wonderfully organized after-study activities, traveling experience, friends from all around the world made me not only deepen my professional knowledge but also broaden my horizons. Many thanks to everyone who did this experience the best. »

Ekaterina from Higher School of Economics (Saint Petersburg)

« Hello everyone! I am Emma and I attended the SSS 2021 edition in the entrepreneurship program. This Summer School brought me what I was looking for: a unique opportunity to gain some more hands-on knowledge in an international setting and to challenge myself. It was the perfect mix between academic learning, free-time activities and networking expansion. »

Emma from HEC-Liège

« Solvay Summer School has to be considered as one of the best experiences in my life. You can expect the opportunity of getting to know the city of Brussels whilst enjoying the company of colleagues from all over the world and a great staff, not to forget the excellence of the lectures. I advise everyone not skipping this experience. »

Nuno from ISCTE Business School (Lisbon)
« Hi! I joined Solvay Summer School 2019 when I was 31 with almost 10 years of working experience, so my original purpose was simply to find a chance to go to Europe, where is new to me. However, what I earned there was totally beyond my expectations. I was so impressed with the warm hospitality, enthusiasm and great arrangement of organizing team (:x). I
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Hung Sky from Hanoi University of Science and Technology
« My experience was great! The program is well-designed, the classes are tailored to meet individual interests, the residence is nice and the organization is excellent. Hard work is required but is strongly compensated by numerous peripheral activities such as city visits, wine tasting, nightlife submersion, culinary diversity… The program provides students with new skills, fresh insights, network expansion… In short, Solvay Summer School inspires!
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Marie-Julie from University of Ghent

« This program is very convenient and practical because the program is set on Summer vacation season. Business cases were about real digitalization problems of concrete EU companies. There are diverse members from all over the world. Staff members support several arrangements so much. That was a great experience for me along with great talented members. »

Tsuyoshi Hirayama from Waseda Business School

« Solvay Summer School offers a vibrant combination of interesting courses and challenging case studies. Working together with people from all over the world and with different backgrounds has broadened my picture, as an engineering student, about current hot topics in Europe. Next to the academic part, you will experience 10 days full of nice people, great food and unforgettable moments in Belgium! »

Daphne from Catholic University of Leuven

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