• What: 3-week start-up program with mentors from Silicon Valley for students of all levels (6 ECTS)
• Where and when: 2 dates are offered
  • Porto (Portugal): 20.07.-08.08.2025
  • Rome: 27.07.-15.08.2025
• Application deadline: 30.06.2025 (more favorable offer until 28.02.2025)
• Application: online
• Links:
  • Information & Application Porto
  • Information & Application Rome

What: courses in an exciting range of disciplines, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Psychology, British Literature, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE), Social Sciences
When:
Session 1 30th June - 18th July 2025
Session 2 21st July - 8th August 2025
Session 3 11th August - 29th August 2024
Deadline: 11th May 2025. However, applications are processed and offers are made on a rolling basis, and many courses do fill up quickly.
Bewerbung und Kosten
Website

Spain

Our EUTOPIA partner university in Barcelona offers a great summer school with a diverse range of courses.
The advantage for TU Dresden students - you get a discount on the registration fees!

When?
June 30 - July 25, 2025
Different duration of the courses: 1, 2 or 4 weeks
You can receive ECTS for successful participation (2, 4 or 6 ECTS), depending on the duration of the courses.

Application deadline:
There are several application deadlines:
April 11 and May 16

You can find more information about the course program and registration on the Summer School website.

France

What is it?
1-week summer school that deals extensively with topics related to AI. Participants will attend workshops, case studies and discussions with experts.

Where and when?
June 29 - July 04, 2025
Université Caen Normandie, France

Who?
PhD students and scientists who already have previous experience with AI processes (mathematical modeling, numerical computation, Python programming).

Application deadline:
April 20, 2025

More information can be found on the Summer School website.

Austria

Alternative Economic and Montary Systems
In this interdisciplinary summer school you can exchange ideas with students and experts on the subject of economics and sustainability.
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply here.
When?
July 14 - August 01, 2025

Green.Building.Solutions.
Are you interested in sustainable building and want to learn more about sustainable urban planning, green energy technologies and economic design? Then this summer school is for you.
Students from all disciplines are welcome to apply here.
When?
July 14 - August 02, 2025

Deadline
The deadline for both summer schools is June 30, 2025
If you would still like to apply for a scholarship to participate, you can do so until April 20.

France

These summer schools offer you the opportunity to exchange ideas on topics that are part of the future - for your studies and also for your future career.
Artificial intelligence, digital transformation and nindustry 4.0 are the focus of these summer schools. And you have the chance to gain an insight into this exciting topics through lectures, tutorials, workshops, exchanges with experts and even company visits.
You can find more information on the Summer School website.

When?
June 30 - July 11, 2025

Who?
BA students in their 3rd or 4th semester or MA students from the 1st semester in the fields of natural sciences and/or engineering.

Costs?
2000 €
The costs include: Accommodation, course fee, meals, company visits, cultural program, 2-week ticket for public transport.

Deadline:
May 11, 2025
Applications can be submitted via this link.

Portugal

Our EUTOPIA partner university, NOVA University Lisbon, is now offering PhD students the opportunity to exchange ideas on their research topics in an intercultural summer school for the third time.
During the 5-day summer school, students will work together on a project, supported by mentors and experts.

When?
July 18 - 22, 2025
Who?
PhD students
Cost?
600 €
The costs include: Course fees, program, accommodation, meals, local transportation.

You can find more information on the Summer School website.
If you are interested, you can also apply via this link.

France

This summer, the IMT Mines Albi is offering language courses specifically for engineering and science students.

When?
July 28 - August 21, 2025
Who?
Students who want to improve their French language level from B1 to B2
Cost?
1200 €
The cost includes: Course fee, cultural program with excursions to the surrounding area, access to the campus and access to all facilities (library, gym,...)

For more information about the Summer School and registration, please visit the website.

France

The Center for French Language Studies (CIREFE) is offering various language courses this summer.

June 23 - July 11:
Language course for language levels A1 - C2
16 h/week, 7 ECTS
Costs: 650 €

August 18 - 29:
Language course to prepare you for a semester abroad at a French university
Level A1 - C2, prepares you for studies at level B2 or higher
20 h/week, 5 ECTS
Costs: 620 €

June 30 - July 4:
1-week internship for future French teachers focusing on French for learning and teaching.
Minimum level: B2
21.5 h/week
Costs: 320 €

You can find more information on the CIREFE website.

Austria

The University of Zurich offers a range of interesting summer schools covering a variety of topics.

When?
All Summer Schools take place from June 30 - July 18.

Topics:

• Healthy Longevity - Research and Innovation for Healthy Ageing and Longevity
• Finance for the Future - Learning by Doing
• Deep Dive into Blockchain - Linking Economics, Technology and Law
• International Sports Law - Legal Challenges in the Fight Against Doping

All programs are held in English.

Costs?
3.450 CHF (~3.600 €)
Costs include: Course fees, program, ticket for public transport in Zurich, Mensa card, cultural program, accommodation.

Deadline
April 24, 2025

More information about the program and registration can be found on the website of the University of Zurich.

Great Britain

Our partner university, the University of Warwick, is offering a varied range of summer courses this summer.
You can also take part in a British Culture Week in preparation for the summer schools, which will give you an insight into the most important topics relating to British culture.

When?
Summer Schools: July 13 - August 2
British Culture Week: July 5 - 12

What?
Courses on topics such as Business Administration and Economics, Business, Management, Marketing and Computer Science.

Costs?
2,091 GBP (~2,500 €)

You can find more information on the Summer School website.

 

Italy

Our EUTOPIA partner university, the Ca'Foscari University of Venice, is once again offering a wide range of interesting summer courses this summer.

What are they?
1 - 2-week courses on topics such as Italian language & culture, environmental sciences, global studies and contemporary art & curatorship.

When?
June 30 - July 11, 2025

How much does it cost?
1-week courses: 400 €
2-week courses: 800 €
There is a discount for students who take more than one course.

Deadline
May 11, 2025

Further information on the course program and registration can be found on the university website.

What is it?
Full-time position as Project Coordinatiion's Assitant at the International Office of TU Liberec
When: 1.4. - 31.8.2025
Where? TU Liberec

Requirements:

• Enrollment in a Master's degree program
• good knowledge of English (at least B2)
• advanced knowledge of MS Office

Further information can be found in the announcement.

Contact
Bc. Daria Mlejnková (daria.mlejnkova@tul.cz)

Croatia

What ?
Erasmus internship at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Interns support the International Relations Office, help international exchange students and Croatian students with questions about studying abroad and are responsible for minor administrative tasks (website, translation of documents, etc.).

Requirements:
- English level at least B2
- Good organizational and coordination skills
- initiative and ability to work in a team
- very good computer skills (MS Office)

Contact:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

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 and when:
1) The Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (Grips) is co-developed by four esteemed universities in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, namely ZJU, USTC, Fudan and NJU. Grips 2025 will be held from 23rd June to 1st August. Applications are open from 6th January until 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8), 9th March.
2) ZJU SDG Global Summer School will be held on campus from June to August 2025 (concrete duration varies from module to module). Applications are open from 13th January until 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8), 11th April. 

For various fields of study

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

What and when:
Global Village (June 18 – July 4, 2025): 3-week teaching internship designed for native or fluent speakers of various languages. Up to $1000 flight reimbursement and free dormitory provided.
Academic Program (July 5 – August 1, 2025): 4-week program offering academic courses across multiple disciplines, complemented by various cultural activities and field trips.
Korean Immersion Program (August 4 – 22, 2025): 3-week intensive language program focused on Korean language and culture.
Deadlines:
GV Application Deadline: March 16, 2025
AP Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
KIP Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Website

Kyrgyzstan

What is it?
2-week summer school with a focus on hydropower. The program includes lectures, excursions to power plants in Kyrgyzstan and a Russian language course.
The program will be held in English, German and Russian.

When and where?
August 04 - 17, 2025

Who?
MA & PhD students majoring in civil and environmental engineering and electrical engineering.

Application deadline:
June 10, 2025

More information can be found on the Summer School website.

Kenya, Rwanda, Botswana, South Africa, Ghana

The diverse course program offers you the opportunity to spend two weeks at an African university.
The program is varied and offers courses on business, innovation, healthcare and leadership.
The participating universities are among the best on the continent and offer you a unique opportunity to get to know university life and the culture of the country.

When?
July 1 - 30
Students can choose a 2-week course from those offered by the universities.

Costs?
1.150 € - 1.300 €
Costs include: Course fees, accommodation, breakfast, cultural program.

Deadline:
April 30, 2025

More information can be found on the program website.

Finland

The University of Lapland offers an internship in their International Office. Here you can support the team for incoming students and help with various tasks, such as advising students or planning events.

When?
August - December and/or August - May

Requirements

• Very good knowledge of English
• Experience abroad, e.g. as an ERASMUS student
• Good organizational and management skills

Costs?
The internship is unpaid, but you can apply for Erasmus+ internship funding.

You can find more information in the call for applications (download).

Taiwan

The NTHU Summer School delves into the importance of sustainable energy in the context of globalization and also takes a closer look at Taiwan's development in this area and the associated challenges.

When?
July 14 - 25, 2025
Cost?
1.530 USD (~1.400 €)
Deadline
May 7, 2025

More information about the program and registration can be found on the Summer School website.