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.

UK

The University of Aberdeen is offering 3 exciting summer schools in summer 2026, covering different topics in the STEM field.

1. Archaeology Field Excavation Summer School
A 3-week course where you will receive a guided tour of known Picts excavation sites, including an insight into the basics of fieldwork and excavation. You will also be able to take part in an actual excavation at the East Lomond hillfort in Fife. During this summer school you will learn how to document excavations, process data in laboratories and process the data in various programs.
You do not need any previous knowledge for this summer school.
When?
July 2 - 22, 2026

2. Drug Design and Discovery
A summer school where you can deepen your knowledge of chemistry and develop laboratory and computer skills relevant to drug design and discovery.
When?
June 28 - July 22, 2026

3. Field and Lab Skills in Biosciences
For all students who have a focus on biology in their studies, this summer school offers you the chance to deepen your lab skills.
When?
July 26 - August 15

Application deadline:
March 31, 2026

If you are interested, just have a look at the University of Aberdeen 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

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

What?
Korean language and culture courses for all students who are interested in deepening their knowledge of the Korean language and culture.

When?
January 05 - 21, 2026

Application deadline
November 30, 2025

More information can be found on the program website.