Short term programs worldwide
Table of contents
Many of TU Dresden's partner universities offer various short-term student exchange programs, such as summer schools, intercultural training or language courses. The respective programs are linked directly and sorted by application deadline in the respective categories. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
There is also the possibility of Blended Short Term Mobility, which is eligible for Erasmus funding.
General information can be found here: Summer or winter schools, language courses in Europe
Current programs in Europe
Current programs outside Europe
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
© Sven Ellger/TUD
Advice on studying abroad
NameMs Federica Serra
Infocenter/ Study abroad; TUDworldwide: America
Send encrypted email via the SecureMail portal (for TUD external users only).
Visiting address:
Fritz Foerster Bau, Office 161 Mommsenstraße 6
01069 Dresden
Postal address:
TUD Dresden University of Technology International Office
01062 Dresden
Office hours:
- Tuesday:
- 09:30 - 11:30
- 12:30 - 14:30
- Thursday:
- 09:30 - 11:30
Please register at the SCS (FOE, floor 0). No office hours from 9 to 17 October 2025. On 9 October, you can find us at our information stand at the matriculation ceremony.