Short term programs worldwide

Italy

For anyone who has always wanted to learn Italian, the Winter School in Italian Language and Culture is the perfect place to start.

What is it?
The Winter School, which takes place in the heart of Venice, offers you a language course (30 hours) for beginners and a cultural program to get to know Venice better.

When?
January 26 - February 6, 2026

Application period:
October 6 - November 21, 2025
You can apply under this link.

More information about the program, course fees and application can be found on the program website.

Italy

2-week interdisciplinary Winter School on the development of international migration.

What?
2-week interdisciplinary Winter School on the evolution of international migration.
The main focus of the Winter School will be for participants to explore how cities can help young migrants feel truly integrated. Participants will also have the opportunity to use creative methods such as digital storytelling, creating videos, photo stories, sound recordings, interviews and much more.

When?
January 12 - January 23, 2026 + 1 online session on January 29

Application deadline:
October 15, 2025
You can apply under this link.

More information about the program and course fees can be found on the program website.

Italy

The CELL Winter School is a program designed to introduce participants to the challenges and opportunities of applying physical methods to living systems. It offers an interdisciplinary environment in which young scientists can explore how physics - in experimental, theoretical and computational form - improves our understanding of biological processes and also has implications for medicine, biotechnology and basic research.

When?
January 12 - 23, 2026 + 1 online session on February 23

Who?
Bachelor students who are in their 3rd year of study and Master students of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or interdisciplinary degree programs where one of the above subjects is part of the course plan.

Application deadline:
October 15, 2025
You can apply via this link.

Further information on the program, course fees and application can be found on the program website.

Mexico

• What is it?
  Tec Summer School (June - July 2025)
  Fall Semester (August - December 2025)
  Tec Winter School (January - February 2026)
  Spring Semester (February - June 2026)
  
  There are a variety of courses for different topics, e.g. Global Business, Spanish as a Second Language, Mexican Heritage & Culture, and many more.
• Where? Monterrey, Querétaro, Mexico City, Puebla (depending on the program)
• Nomination deadline (depending on the course)
  Tec Summer School: May 9, 2025
  Fall Semester: May 23, 2025
  Tec Winter School: November 7, 2025
  Spring Semester: November 14, 2025

You can find more information on the program's website

What: Chinese Studies, Research, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
When: Different time periods
Bewerbung: possible from 10 February 2025
Website

Japan

Tohoku University is offering several short-term programs for students interested in Japan this winter.

Dates:

• December 5 - 18, 2025
  Application deadline: September 30
• January 21 - February 03, 2026
  Application deadline: October 20

For more information on course content, course fees and application, please visit the Tohoku University website.

South Korea

The University of Seoul is offering a 2-week Korean language and culture course in February.

Who?
Students who are interested in gaining an insight into Korean culture and language

When?
February 8 - 21, 2026

Application period:
October 1 - December 31, 2025
More information about the course fee, program and application process can be found on the Winter School website.

South Korea

Chungnam National University is offering the Winter School WILL at the beginning of January 2026. WILL stands for Winter for International Learners and Leaders and interested students can get to know the Korean language and culture better in the 2-week course.

When?
January 05 - 21, 2026

Application deadline:
October 24, 2025
More information can be found on the university website.

If you are interested or have questions about the program or application, please contact Carolin Schneider at

South Korea

Dankook University is once again offering a ten-day Winter School for students this winter.

What?
Winter School with language course and cultural program. With the language course you can get 1 ECTS. The cultural program includes a ski trip, preparing kimchi yourself, K-POP dance course and much more.

When?
February 1 - 12, 2026

Application period
October 1 - 31, 2025
You can apply via this link.

You can find more information about the Winter School, the program and the course fees on the website.

Japan

The 2-week program brings together 15 Keio University students and 25 international students from around the world to learn about Japan from different perspectives.

What?
2-week program with 90-minute lectures on various topics followed by group discussions, presentations and other group activities.

Who?
Students in Bachelor and Master programs

When?
February 23 - March 7, 2026

Application deadline
Deadline extended: October 31, 2025

Further information on the program can be found on the website.
If you are interested or have questions about the program or application, please contact Carolin Schneider at