The students’ association Greifswald International Students Festival (gristuf) e.V. is a student-run, non-profit initiative dedicated to enriching cultural diversity in Greifswald and fostering intercultural exchange, tolerance, and mutual understanding. The association’s central project is the International Students Festival.
Festival 2026 – “Shaping Spaces – Creating Communities”
The 11th edition of the festival will take place from 17 to 21 June 2026 in Greifswald. Under the motto “Shaping Spaces – Creating Communities,”60 students from across Europe will come together to explore how spaces beyond work and home can foster community building and contribute to a healthy society.
Program and Objectives
- Interactive workshops and discussion formats
- Diverse cultural events
- Exchange on civic engagement and community building
- Promotion of intercultural perspectives
The aim is to encourage you to actively participate, contribute your ideas, and carry the impulses gained during the festival into your local communities as multipliers.
Application and Further Information
- Application period: 8 January – 22 February 2026
- Detailed information about the festival, its program, and an FAQ section on the application process can be found here
You are warmly invited to become part of this international exchange in Greifswald and to share your perspectives with students from different nations, cultures, and religions.