International Summer and Winter Universities

Tongji University in Shanghai invites students to participate in the Shanghai Summer School 2026, organized by the Chinese-German College (CDHK).

Programme details:

Programmes:

1. Intelligent Disaster Prevention and Rescue Robots
   (16 August – 29 August 2026)
2. Intelligent Design and Manufacturing
   (23 August – 5 September 2026)

• Duration: 2 weeks each
• Capacity: 30 participants per programme
• Costs: Accommodation, courses, and excursions are covered through funding by the Shanghai Education Commission.

More information & application:
Further information and the application form can be found on the CDHK website

The Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne invites students to participate in the EXEBIO Summer School 2026 “Building Possible Futures in Sustainable Agriculture”.

Programme details:

• Content: Sustainable agriculture, bioeconomy, and environmental innovation
• Period: 29 June – 3 July 2026
• Format: Academic input combined with excursions and site visits
• Social programme: including visits to the cathedral, vineyards, champagne cellar, and biorefinery
• Application: open (limited places)

More information & application here
Contact: exebio.summerschool@univ-reims.fr

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) warmly invites international undergraduate students to apply for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) in summer 2026.

This nine-week program offers hands-on research opportunities under the guidance of HKUST faculty, while also allowing students to explore the vibrant city of Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.

• Program Dates: 11 June – 6 August 2026 (9 weeks)
• Fields of Study: e.g. Engineering, AI, Sustainability, Ocean Science, Business, Social Sciences & Humanities
• Language: English
• Credits: 3-credit HKUST research course, transcript and certificate upon program completion
• Cost: approx. 1,670–2,140 €
• Housing: On-campus shared student housing

More info & application

Exchange Partners nomination deadline: 05.02.26
Student application deadline: 15.02.26

Lingnan University, Hong Kong, invites international students to its Global Summer School 2026, offering the opportunity to study in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities while engaging in a dynamic academic and cultural program.

Programme Details:

•  28 June – 5 July 2026: Physical Activity & Sports Management
• 5 – 12 July 2026: AI and Humanities
• Language: English
• Accommodation: On-campus housing included
• Fee: USD 1,500 per week / USD 2,500 for both weeks 

Highlights:
Interactive courses, daily cultural excursions, meals and accommodation included, international student community.

More information, Factsheet & application

Rikkyo University in Tokyo invites students to take part in the 2027 Winter Short-Term Intensive Japanese Programme.

Programme details:

• Content: Japanese language courses for beginners and slightly advanced learners, as well as cultural activities
• Dates: 25 January – 4 February 2027
• Duration: approx. 2 weeks
• Format: Intensive programme with language lessons and cultural exchange (Language of instruction: English)
• Location: Rikkyo University, Ikebukuro Campus, Tokyo

Application period: 1 July 2026 – 26 September 2026

Further information & application here + brochure + application requirements 
 

Soongsil University in Seoul invites international students to participate in the Soongsil Summer School. The program offers the opportunity to learn about the Korean language and culture while studying together with both international and local students.

Key information:

• Sessions:
  • Session I (4 weeks): 25 July – 21 August
  • Session II (3 weeks): 2 August – 21 August
• Application period: 15 January – 31 May
• Courses: e.g., Korean Language (all levels), Korean Culture, Politics and Economy, …
• Language: English / Korean
• Credits: 1 course (3 credits)
• Social & cultural program: cultural activities & buddy/language exchange program
• Fees: program fees apply (discounts for partner university students)
• Scholarships: up to 35% discount for partner university students

More information & application:
Further details can be found on the Soongsil University Summer School website + Fact Sheet Session 1 & Fact Sheet Session 2.

Universidad Pontificia Comillas offers the 26th edition of the Global Summer School 2026 in Madrid, combining academic coursework with cultural and professional experiences.

• Dates: 22 June – 17 July 2026
• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Language: English & Spanish
• Credits: Credit-bearing courses, official transcript and diploma
• Accommodation: Available

Fields of Study:
Law & International Relations; Business/Management/Marketing; Engineering & Technology; Humanities & Social Sciences; Nursing & Health Sciences; Language & Culture

Programme Features:
Academic courses plus company, site and cultural visits. Early registration and other discounts available.

Information & Application:
More information here & here

The Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) warmly invites international students to participate in its 10th Summer School of Economics and Business (SSEB) and the 3rd Tourism Summer School.
Both programs offer compact, English-taught courses worth 6 ECTS credits per course, complemented by a rich cultural program in one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

SSEB – Summer School of Economics and Business

• Dates: June 29 – July 24, 2026 (4 weeks)
• Courses (choose one or two): Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis, International Finance, Global Marketing, Doing Business in Spain
• Language: English

Tourism Summer School

• Dates: July 13 – 24, 2026 (2 weeks)
• Topics include: e.g. Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Policy, Technological Transformation in the Tourism Sector, HR and Financial Management in Hospitality
• Language: English

Optional Combination

Students may attend the first two weeks of the SSEB (June 29 – July 10) to combine it, for example, with the Tourism Summer School or the Climate Change Summer School program.

More information available here.
Information brochures available here and here.

The Delightful Istanbul 2026 Summer School invites international students to participate in a two-week short-term program in Istanbul in summer 2026. The program combines academic courses (Blended Mobility) with a diverse cultural and social program.

Program dates: July 25 – August 8, 2026 (2 weeks)
Application deadline: June 25, 2026
Fields of study: e.g. Business, Engineering, Architecture & Design, Arts, Medicine, Turkish Language & Culture
Credits: 3–6 ECTS (depending on the course)
Language: English
Fees: €950 (Early Bird until March 27, 2026) / €1,100 regular

Further information and application here

The University of Glasgow invites international students to attend its International Summer School, offering them the opportunity to take academic courses in an international environment.

Key facts:

• Location: Glasgow, Scotland
• Courses: wide range including medicine, literature, psychology, creative writing and more
• Language: English
• Application: open (selected courses open from late February; places are limited)
• Social programme: included (weekly activities + one weekend trip)
• Accommodation: guaranteed university accommodation (single rooms, shared facilities)
• Fees: partner university students receive a 10% tuition fee discount

More information & application:
For course details, accommodation costs and the application process, please visit the University of Glasgow International Summer School website.