Short term programs worldwide

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!

UK

What?
1. Philosophy Summer School
2-week summer school on the topic of philosophy. Various lectures on current topics and discussions with academics, including a cultural program for participants.
2. Scotland: History, Heritage and Culture
This 2-week summer school is the ideal introduction for all students interested in Scottish history. From the 17th century to the present day, the most important historical milestones are covered.

When?
July 26 - August 08, 2026

Who?
For option 1: Philosophy students in the Bachelor's program.
For both courses: English language skills (IELTS 5.5 or equivalent) are required.

Application & Deadline
Application deadline:
31.03.2026

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

UK

What?
The LMH Oxford Summer Program offers interested BA and MA students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of courses on various topics.
All courses last 3 weeks and courses on the following topics are offered:

• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• English Literature
• Cultural History
• Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law
• Psychology, Science, and Medicine

When?
Session 1: June 29 - July 17, 2026
Session 2: July 20 - August 07, 2026
Session 3: August 10 - 28, 2026

Who?
Open to all interested students. English language skills are required.

Application & Deadline
Application deadline
May 04, 2026

You can find all information about the course offer, application and course fees on the Summer School website.

Italy

The I.S.E.O. Summer School 2026 in Italy offers an intensive program for Master and PhD students from 13 - 20 June 2026. Under the title "The New Global Economic Order", renowned economic experts, including several Nobel Prize winners, will analyze current challenges of the world economy such as geopolitical changes, AI and global inflation. In addition to lectures and discussions, there will be a poster session for students' own research projects.

When?
June 13-20, 2026

Application deadline:
May 1, 2026

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

Italy
 

When:
2 weeks from June 29 - July 17, 2026 or
2 weeks from June 29 - July 10, 2026

Courses:
24 hours per week (4 mornings, Monday to Friday and 2 hours on 2 afternoons)

Levels:
A1, A2, B1 - based on a placement test
For B1 level students, courses/lectures on contemporary Italian culture, art, cinema, literature and sociolinguistics are offered in the 3rd week

Activities Culture + leisure:
Opera, art, cultural excursions, cooking, Italian music, Italian gestures, aperitivo at the end of the course

Further information

Registration until June 5, 2026

France

The University of Strasbourg invites you to the third edition of the Summer Scholl "The European Identity: Past, Present and Future". You can explore European history, politics, economy and society in one of Europe's most symboliccities. The program combines interdisciplinary courses, meetings with EU representatives and a varied cultural program.

Target group:
Bachelor's and Master's students with an interest in European topics.

When:
June 15 - 26, 2026

Application deadline:
March 15, 2026

If you have any questions, you can contact the University of Strasbourg directly:

France

The ten-day summer program in Lorraine (FR) is aimed at students who are interested in art, inclusion and innovative technologies. In teams, you will develop an inclusive game for museums using technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting and virtual reality. In addition to the workshops, you will discover the culture and history of the region, in particular the art movement "Ecole de Nancy". The program is also conducted in English and no previous knowledge is required.

When:
June 13 - 24, 2026

Application deadline:
March 10, 2026

Further information can be found on the website of the Université de Lorraine.

France

The two-week SECOIAS Summer School at INSA Toulouse offers a practical introduction to security and communication technologies for aerospace embedded systems. Four modules (including embedded systems, secure radio communication, etc.) impart application-oriented skills. The program is complemented by excursions (Airbus, LAAS-CNRS) and cultural activities.

Who?
Bachelor students from electronics, computer science, telecommunications, electrical engineering or related fields

When?
June 22 - July 3, 2026

Application deadline:
March 16, 2026

Further information can be found on the Summer School website.

France

Audencia Business School invites you to participate in its prestigious International Summer Program!

When?
May 18 - July 10, 2026
Choose courses between 1 and 8 weeks (16 courses in total to choose from)

What?
Courses on business and management - entirely in English. You will work together in small groups on exciting projects with students from all over the world.
Extras: optional extracurricular activities and company visits.

Application deadline:
Register by March 31 at

Costs:
As a partner school of Audencia Business School, students of TU Dresden only have to pay the registration fee of €100.

You can find more information on the Audencia Business School website.

France

EM Strasbourg Business School invites you to participate in its International Summer School program.

When?
June 12 - 26, 2026

What is it?
The Summer School offers exciting courses on Business in Europe.
Course 1: Responsible Leadership for a Sustainable Europe: Develop skills for sustainable development and intercultural leadership
Course 2: Understanding Europe: Learn the basics of the EU and experience a simulation in the EU Parliament.

All courses and activities are held in English.
In addition, you can participate in the cultural program (wine tasting, cooking classes and more) and visit the European Parliament.

Application deadline:
Register by March 14 at infocenter_outgoing@tu-dresden.de

You can find more information on the EM Strasbourg website.

Austria

The two international summer universities "Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS)" and "Green.Building.Solutions. (GBS)" offer you the opportunity to deal intensively with sustainability and to deepen your knowledge in this field. AEMS deals with alternative economic and financial systems and shows how sustainable approaches can solve global challenges. GBS focuses on ecological construction and sustainable urban development - ideal if you are interested in innovative solutions in the construction industry.

When:
AEMS: July 12 - 31, 2026
GBS: July 13 - August 1, 2026

Application deadline:
For scholarships: April 30, 2026
General: June 15, 2026

You can find more information on the Summer Universities website.

Belgium

The "Explore European Diversity 2026" Summer Course at HEC Liège offers you the opportunity to discover Europe through interactive seminars, cultural activities and visits to important institutions.
You can choose between a 2-week (Belgium, France, Netherlands) or 3-week (Belgium, France, Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg) option. In addition to lectures on European topics, you can expect excursions to Amsterdam, Paris, Brussels and social activities with local students.

When:
Option 1: June 28 - July 17, 2026 (3 weeks)
Option 2: June 28 - July 12, 2026 (2 weeks)

Application deadline:
April 15, 2026
Early Bird discount until March 31, 2026. 300 € discount

Costs:
Option 1: 3000 €
Option 2: 2500 €

You can find more information about the program and the application on the HEC Liège website.
 

Finland

The LUT Summer School offers you the opportunity to take exciting courses in the fields of sustainability, business and technology . You can choose from Bachelor's and Master's courses, each of which is completed with 3 ECTS credits. In addition to the academic content, you can expect a varied leisure program where you can experience Finnish nature and culture. The courses are taught in English.

When:
August 3 - 7, 2026 + online graduation event on August 10, 2026

Application deadline:
Early Bird: April 12, 2026 (800 €)
Regular: until May 31, 2026 (900 €)

Further information and registration can be found on the LUT Summer School website.

Latvia

The Summer Schools 2026 at Riga Technical University (RTU) offer you the chance to acquire interdisciplinary knowledge in areas such as technology, photonics and languages.

Programs:

• Swarm& Detect: UAV in Smart Citites (August 3 - 14 | 1000 €)
  Focus: Drone technologies in smart city development
• ChipLight: Integrated Photonics (August 3 - 14 | 1000 €)
  Focus: Future technologies in photonics
• Soft Skills for Deep Tech (August 12 - 21 | 750 €)
  Focus: Essential soft skills for technology experts
• English Immersion Bootcamp (August 10 - 21 | 800 €)
  Focus: Improve your English and experience cultural diversity
• Epico Village: Knowledge Exploration (July 13 - 26 | €600)
  Focus: Creative approaches to knowledge transfer

Application deadline: June 24, 2026

More information about the programs and the application process can be found on the RTU Summer School website.

Funding
You can apply for a scholarship from the Latvian government for the Summer Schools. All information about the scholarships can be found on the website.

Japan

What?
For all students interested in improving their Japanese, Tohoku University is offering two Japanese language courses this summer.

When?
Course 1: June 10 - 25, 2026
Course 2: July 01 - 28, 2026

Application & Information
Application deadline
Course 1: March 08, 2026
Course 2: April 05, 2026

More information on course content, application and course fees can be found on the Tohoku University website.

Brazil

The interdisciplinary program at PUC-Rio offers exciting insights into current Brazilian topics in a global context. Lectures, company visits in Rio and cultural and social activities combine theory and practice. Portuguese courses can also be booked as an option.

When?
Brazilian Seminars: July 9 - 24, 2026
Portuguese courses: July 6-9 and/or July 27-31, 2026

Application deadline:
May 30, 2026
Early Bird (10 % discount on course fees): May 30, 2026

You can find more information about the courses on offer and how to apply on the Summer Program website.

Taiwan

Are you interested in semiconductor technology and want to gain international experience? Then the AISSM Semiconductor Summer School at National CHeng Kung University is for you!

When: July 28 - August 7, 2026
Program:

• Digital IC Design & Synthesis
• Analog IC Design & Layout
• Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Packaging & Testing

Extras: optional cultural program & Chinese language course

Application deadline:
Register by March 26 at
Up to 4 students can be nominated.

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

Taiwan

What?
The National Taiwan University (NTU) is once again offering a wide variety of summer courses this year.
Students can choose a suitable course from 5 subject areas (Chinese language courses, research, engineering, natural sciences, social sciences).

When?
Between June and August 2026
Duration of the courses: 1 - 6 weeks

Application & Deadline
Applications can be submitted from February 2 to April 15 via the NTU application portal.

You can find an overview of the courses on offer on the NTU Plus Academy website.

Taiwan

The National Tsing Hua University (NTHU) in Taiwan invites you to the Mango Summer Program (MSP) 2026. The four-week program offers a combination of academic content, a varied cultural program and language courses.
The focus is on technology and innovation, especially in the semiconductor industry.

When?
July 6 - 31, 2026

Application deadline:
April 30, 2026

All details about the program and information about the course fees and program can be found on the Mango Summer Program website.

South Korea

The International Summer School 2026 offers three programs that combine academic learning with intercultural exchange and an insight into Korean culture.

Global Village (June 17 - July 3, 2026): 2-week teaching internship with free accommodation and up to 1,000 USD flight allowance (only bookable together with Academic Program)

Academic Program (July 5 - 31, 2026): 4-week academic courses plus cultural activities

Korean Immersion Program (August 3 - 21, 2026): 3-week intensive program on Korean language and culture.

Application deadline:
AR: March 09
AP: April 30
KIP: May 31

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

South Korea

The International Summer Program (ISP) at Seoul National University is a five-week intensive program with 71 English-language courses from numerous departments. The courses are taught by SNU lecturers and international visiting researchers. All courses are open to international students. Korean language courses are also offered at various levels.

When?
June 22 - July 25, 2026

Application deadline
May 8, 2026
Early Bird (20% discount on course fees): April 5, 2026

You can find more information about the program and the application process on the program website.

South Korea

In 2026, the University of Seoul is offering two exciting programs that allow interested students to experience Seoul up close - whether for a summer or a whole semester (or two).

Seoul International Summer School I (SISS I) combines English-language university courses with Korean lessons and a varied cultural program. The ideal mix if you want to do something for your studies and immerse yourself in Korean culture at the same time.

The Seoul Visiting Student Program (SVSP) is aimed at anyone planning a longer stay in Korea. As a visiting student, you will study for one or two semesters at one of the renowned universities in the center of Seoul - with courses in Korean or English and a full campus experience.

SISS I
Target group: Students of all departments
Duration: July 1 - 29, 2026
Application deadline: June 15, 2026

SSPA
Target group: Students from the 3rd semester onwards
Application deadline: May 31 (Fall Semester) / November 30 (Spring Semester)

More information about the two programs can be found on the website.

Mexico

The LiveUP summer courses at the Universidad Panamericana (UP) in Mexico combine exciting topics such as global trade, storytelling and human-computer interaction with cultural experiences in three cities.

When?
June and/or July

Courses offered:

• Business: Global Trade, Diplomacy, Marketing, Entrepreneurship
• Engineering: Human-Computer Interaction, Printed Electronics
• Communication & Media: Geopolitics, Storytelling for Video Games, Fashion Marketing, etc.
• Other: Spanish as a foreign language, governance in Latin America

There is also a cultural program and extracurricular activities.

Application deadline: April 30, 2026

You can find more information on the LiveUP website.

Mexico

Tec de Monterrey is once again offering interesting summer and winter schools this year, specializing in language, culture and intercultural exchange.

Summer School (June - July)

• Language courses (Spanish for beginners to advanced)
• iSummerMX: 4-week intensive program that takes place at 4 different campus locations (e.g. Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara) with a focus on business, technology and Mexican culture. Lessons in Spanish or English

Winter School (Jan - Feb)

• Spanish language courses + courses on Mexican culture & history or business in Mexico

Application deadlines:
Summer: May 15, 2025
Winter: November 20, 2026

Contact if you are interested in the programs.

You can find more information about the programs, course fees and application documents on the Tec de Monterrey website.

China

The School of Business Administration (SBA) at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) invites you to the 7th Global Academy Summer CAmp in Chengdu, China!

When: June 07 - 16, 2026
What?
10-day summer school on the topic "China's New Quality Productive Forces and High-Quality Development"
The program includes lectures, company visits and cultural activities. All activities are in English!

Application deadline:
Register here by March 30.

More information can be found on the Summer Camp website.

South Korea

Chungna National University (CNU) invites you to the Summer Session for International Students (SSIS). The program offers exciting courses on topics such as global management, Korean culture and communication. In addition to the academic program, you can expect cultural excursions and the opportunity to experience South Korean culture.
All courses are taught in English - the language requirement is B2.

When:
July 6 - 31, 2026

Application deadline:
Apply by April 10, 2026 to

Further information can be found on the CNU website.

United States of America

During the fully funded four-week program, you will attend courses on US history, politics and social studies at the University of Maryland. In exchange with US students and teachers, you will gain insights into US culture and campus life. The aim of the various course modules is to develop action-oriented skills that can be directly applied to living together in an intercultural and global context.

Target group:
Bachelor's students in the humanities and social sciences

When:
August 21 - September 19, 2026

Application deadline:
March 18, 2026

You can find more information about the program and the application on the website of the Fulbright Commission.

Japan

Experience the language and culture of Japan in the historic city of Kyoto. The Kyoto Intensive Japanese Program offers you the opportunity to acquire basic to advanced Japanese language skills and experience traditional Japanese culture first-hand through cultural activities.

When: July 7 - 24, 2026

Program: 20 language lessons (60 minutes), cultural activities (tea ceremony, Maiko perforamce, Kyoto excursion, group work with Japanese students)

Participation fees: ~1,500 € (incl. accommodation, cultural program, local transportation)

Application deadline: March 20, 2026

You can find more information on the KUFS website.