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SUMMER SCHOOLS 2026
China
HKUST Summer School
The HKUST Summer School is a credit-bearing, course-taking program. It consists of two 4-week Sessions. Courses are offered in either Session 1 or 2, bounded by the class dates of the respective Session. Students can join one Session or both.
Session 1: 15 Jun – 10 Jul 2026
Session 2: 13 Jul – 7 Aug 2026
Target group: undergraduate students
Courses: the confirmed course list of the HKUST Summer School 2026 will be made available on the website in December 2025. Students can view the tentative Summer 2026 course list on the HKUST Summer School 2026 pamphlet or refer to last year’s course list for now.
Website and Pamphlets
Further details on the HKUST Summer School can be found on the website: https://summercampus.hkust.edu.hk/, and HKUST Summer School 2026 pamphlet.
Nomination and Application
Nomination period for exchange partners: 15 Nov 2025 – 15 Feb 2026
HKUST online application period for students: Early round deadline: 28 Feb 2026; Main round deadline: 10 Mar 2026
(Apply early for wider course selection)
The HKUST Summer UG Research Program is a research placement for students who are passionate in doing research and would love the opportunity to work alongside HKUST faculty on research projects. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, develop research skills, and contribute to meaningful work in their field of interest.
The HKUST Summer UG Research Program lasts 8 weeks and students will be enrolled in a 3-credit HKUST research course.
Nomination and Application
Nomination period for exchange partners: 15 Nov 2025 – 5 Feb 2026
HKUST online application period for students: Opens: Jan 2026; Deadline: 15 Feb 2026
Website and Pamphlets
Further details on the HKUST Summer UG Research Program can be found on the website: https://summercampus.hkust.edu.hk/, and HKUST Summer UG Research Program 2026 pamphlet.
ARCHIVE 2025
Brazil
Description: The UFMG Summer School on Brazilian Studies (SSBS) is a comprehensive course that offers students from all over the world an understanding of key aspects of Brazil from distinct perspectives. Over two weeks of intense learning, sessions will cover the underpinnings of Brazilian politics, history, foreign relations, geology, law, economy, arts, culture and race.
Dates: 21 July - 01 August, 2025
Description: A week-long intensive academic program targeted at final-year undergraduate and graduate students from BRICS countries. The program integrates lectures, panel discussions, case studies, and interactive workshops, led by diplomats, policymakers, and professors from UFMG and the co-sponsoring institutions. Participants will also engage in simulations of international legal negotiations and judicial decision-making in transnational disputes, gaining hands-on experience in global legal processes.
Dates: 04-09 August, 2025
Description: The Brazilian Seminars developed by PUC-Rio is an interdisciplinary program meant to give a broad perspective of Brazilian issues which are currently in the global scenario. The technical visits are offered to promote the encounter of the academic theory with the real life of companies and entrepreneurs located in Rio. Participants have the chance to interact with people in management positions providing significant insights about doing business in Brazil. Portuguese language instruction, cultural and social activities will complement the Brazilian experience.
Programme Dates: 17 July - 01 August, 2025
Application deadline: 31 May, 2025
China
Description: Led by experienced faculty from the School of International Chinese Language Education, the program is designed to help students make significant progress in their Chinese proficiency within a short time frame. Through a dynamic combination of instruction and practice, as well as an engaging, student-centered learning environment, the program fosters linguistic competence, enhances communication skills, and deepens students' understanding of Chinese culture.
Application deadlines: 30 April, 2025/ or 31 May, 2025
Program dates: from June to August
Application deadline: 1 June, 2025 for the 1st session; 1 July, 2025 for the 2nd session
Dates: 1st session: 1 June-18 July, 2025; 2nd session: 21 July-28 August, 2025
Description: The ECNU GEC International Summer School offers a wide range of courses instructed by accredited professors from all over the world. All courses are lectured in English.
Areas of study: Business & Management, Mathematics & Statistics, Economics, Computer Sciences
Target group: undergraduate and graduate students
Fee: 1 Course 28800 RMB; 2 Courses 35800 RMB; 3 Courses 38800 RMB
Description: The Playshop for Language and Cultural Exchange (PLACE) Summer Camp is an ideal place for international and domestic students who have a passion for exploring the cultural tapestry and vibrant energy of the Greater Bay Area and forming intercultural networks and friendships.
Target group: undergraduate and graduate students
Program dates: August 10-23, 2025
Application deadline: May 30, 2025
Fee: 20000 RMB (2800 USD)
Discount: Outstanding applicants may qualify for financial assistance covering up to 90% of the program fees, as well as round-trip airfare costs. The financial assistance amounts will vary based on a comprehensive evaluation of the students' application materials and are designed to support and encourage participation from exceptional candidates.
Application deadline: 30 April, 2025
Dates: 30 June - 25 July, 2025
Description: The program provides the participants with lectures, consisting of three modules: "Global Governance and Cooperation among BRICS", "China’s Politics and Diplomacy" and "Happy in Shanghai".
Fee: registration - 400 RMB; tuition - 12900 RMB; insurance - 150 RMB
Description: The curriculum is comprised of five modules: Chinese modernization & Chinese Governance System, Chinese Development and Global Governance, Chinese Diplomacy and Construction of a Community with a Shared Future, National Conditions of Belt and Road & Neighboring Countries, and Inheritance and Modernization of Chinese Culture. The Program takes the form of lectures, seminars and workshops.
Dates: June 3 – 20, 2025
Application deadline: May 18, 2025
Application form: here
Application deadline: May 5, 2025 (early bird period - March 31, 2025)
Dates: 30 June - 18 July, 2025
Description: RUC International Summer School brings together high-level instructors from universities worldwide to offer lectures and courses to students from universities worldwide for new experience, rich knowledge and deep insights.
Fee: registration - 800 RMB; tuition - 7500 RMB for each course (2 credits), 7000 RMB for the early bird (until March 31)
Description: 32-hour course “The Largest and The Smallest”, a series of cutting-edge talks, group research project and Chinese culture activities.
Application deadline: 25 April, 2025
Dates: 7 - 18 July, 2025
Fee: no fees are charged for course, talks, hotel lodging and cultural activities
Description: The program is designed to empower the students who would like to start business by providing them with the tools, resources, and mentorship needed to turn their ideas into successful ventures.
Application deadline: 30 May, 2025
Dates: 30 June - 13 July, 2025
Fee: 30,000 CNY
Discount: 40% discount on the tuition fee for partner students
Application deadline: 11 May, 2025
Description: SURF provides an opportunity for undergraduate students to work together with XJTLU academic staff on research projects during the summer, through which the students can apply knowledge acquired in the class and to develop practical and presentation skills. The main aim of the SURF programme is to stimulate the research interest and creativity of undergraduate students.
Application:
Please select one SURF project you are interested in from the 2025 Project List.
Prepare your CV, and any other materials you think may help with your application.
Send us your choice and application materials via Surf@xjtlu.edu.cn.
Waiting for the result announcement (12 May, 2025).
Application Deadline: 20 April, 2025
Tuition fee: none
Description: This immersive 10-day adventure will take participants through China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), exploring the vibrant cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. The programme is designed to deepen students' understanding of Chinese culture, education, and innovation through various engaging activities.
Nomination deadline: 01 March, 2025
Application deadline: 05 March, 2025
Programme Dates: 05 - 14 June, 2025
Application deadline: 6 April, 2025
Dates: 7-12 July, 2025
Description: The Institute of Education, HSE, in collaboration with the Faculty of Computer Sciences at East China Normal University, invites applications for the upcoming International Summer Institute. .
Target group: graduate and postgraduate students
Fee: $350 (includes meals during the school sessions, participant package, cultural day programme, welcome and closing buffets). Participants will cover their own travel costs and accommodation. Visa support will be provided if necessary. The Organizing committee will provide assistance with accommodation.
Nomination deadline: Feb 28, 2025
Application deadline: May 31, 2025
Registration day: June 28, 2025
Courses will start on June 30, 2025 and end on July 25, 2025
Discount: Students nominated by partner institutions will receive a 10% tuition fee discount.
Description: In Spring semester 2025, the Peking University “Global Open Courses” program will offer 9 online courses to overseas partner university students to attend with their peers.
Application website: check here.
Application period: 30 December, 2024 - 5 February, 2025.
Nomination deadline: 1 March, 2025
Application deadline: 15 March, 2025
Dates: 7-25 July, 2025
Description: Co-organized by Shandong University and Lanzhou University, this summer program is a cultural and intellectual feast focusing on archaeology and Chinese culture, aiming to provide participants an opportunity to fully experience the regional differences between eastern and western China as well as to gain a deeper understanding of the richness of Chinese culture.
Target group: students who are interested in archeology and Chinese culture
Fee: 3000 CNY (includes tuition, accommodation and local transportation during the program)
Scholarship: up to 2 students may be exempted from tuition, accommodation and local transportation during the program. Students will only need to pay for international flights and food costs.
To apply for the scholarship, fill in the form.
Application deadline: 21 March, 2025
Discount: 10% for students from partner institutions
Application deadline: 9 March, 2025
Dates: 23 June - 1 August, 2025
Application deadline: 11 April, 2025
Dates: June - August, 2025
Croatia
Application deadline: 20 April, 2025
Summer School term 1 (June 30 - July 13, 2025)
Summer School term 2 (July 14 - July 27, 2025)
Summer School term 3 (July 28 - August 10, 2025)
Description: Summer School program offers a variety of bachelor and master courses in English, taught by renowned lecturers and researchers. Apart from the in-class academic program, this summer program offers a variety of educational and fun field trips and an additional and free Croatian studies course which includes visits to Croatian cultural, business and political institutions. The rich social program is done through the extensive ZSEM summer buddy program.
Areas of study: Economics, Business & Management, Marketing, Computer Sciences
Target group: undergraduate and graduate students
Apply here
Hungary
Application deadline: 01 April, 2025
Description: During the summer school, you'll study the political, economic, cultural and social achievements and challenges of the European Union, as well as expand your knowledge on topics such as the art history, gastronomy and folk traditions of Europe. You can learn together with students from many different countries for two weeks and broaden your perspectives about the contributing factors that led to contemporary Europe, including migration, cultural diversity, gender issues. The classes will be taught by internationally renowned professors.
Areas of study: Social Sciences, Law
Target group: undergraduate, graduate and PhD students.
Tuition fees: from 1050 EUR.
Italy
Description: Summer School programme at the School for International Education, Ca' Foscari University offers a range of engaging and innovative courses in topics such as Art History, AI & Cybersecurity, Italian Language, Geopolitics, Overtourism and more.
Application deadline: 11 May, 2025
Special features: The programs cover a wide range of disciplines, from business and fashion to health science and cultural studies. Students will have the opportunity to learn from distinguished professors and engage in intellectually stimulating coursework. Combine short-term courses from different academic areas. Options available in June and July 2025.
Language of instruction: English
Language of instruction: English
Contact hours and credits: 44 contact hours / 6 ECTS credits each course
Dates: June - July, 2025
Duration: from 2 up to 7 weeks
Nomination deadline: 1 April, 2025
Japan
Description: AIU’s Summer Program is a six-week, six-credit, intensive Japanese language and culture workshop program designed for highly motivated undergraduate students around the world. Participants can take elementary courses taught by experienced Japanese instructors to hone their Japanese language skills in a small class environment.
Dates: 17 June - 29 July, 2025
Nomination deadline: 28 February, 2025
Application deadline: 05 March, 2025
Kazakhstan
Offer programmes in summer 2025:
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Global immersion program (July, 5 - 15),
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Intensive English language courses (June, 30 - July, 25)
Description: Summer School will give students a conceptual framework and practical knowledge regarding entrepreneurship, finance and investments in Central Asia. Students will be able to recognise the diversity, economic development and economic potential of Central Asian countries, evaluate them in terms of their market potential and identify how foreign and emerging market multinationals, SMEs and Social Entrepreneurs enter into these markets.
Dates: 05 - 12 July, 2025
Fee: 1500 USD
Early bird application deadline (35% off): 01 April, 2025
Registration deadline: 01 June, 2025
Malaysia
Dates: 14 June - 11 July, 2025
UM Summer Programme 2025
Description: a 7-day immersive experience exploring architecture, culture, and sustainability under the theme "Time Travel in the Built Environment".
Dates: 3-9 August, 2025
Fee: 850 USD
Registration and payment deadline: 20 July, 2025
Mexico
Programmes:
- Regular courses in different disciplines (in Spanish only)
- iSummerMX programs (itinerant). 4 signature multi-city programs (4 campuses in 4 weeks), taught in English:
- Global Business
- Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges
- Emerging Horizons: Developing Economics in Motion
- Beyond Borders – Migration Up Close
Nomination deadline: 9 May, 2025
Programmes:
- Regular courses in different disciplines (in Spanish only)
Nomination deadline: 14 November, 2025
Dates: 9-21 June, 2025
Description: The EPIC Entrepreneurship & Innovation Bootcamp is an intensive two week program, executed every summer by the EPIC Lab at ITAM and based on the 24 step methodology developed by Bill Aulet, Director of the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship.
Target group: undergraduate students
Morocco
Application deadline: 15 May, 2025
Dates: 13-25 July, 2025
Description: The International Summer School offers a variety of tracks of Business courses as well as language and cultural studies. Students attending this program can earn up to 12 ECTS. The curriculum includes the following courses: Cross Cultural Management in International Management, Doing Business Across Cultures, Comparative Political Systems, Islamic Civilization & Sufism, Arabic Language Studies.
Tuition fees (for partners): waived.
Apply: here
Singapore
Application deadline: 15 April, 2025
Dates: 23 June - 18 July, 2025; 7 July - 1 August, 2025
Description: Four-week programme, themed ‘Asian Insights’, will empower students with the Asian insights necessary for their future careers. The course will be held in the format of small class sizes and seminar-style teaching in the SMU city campus, set within the heart of Singapore's cosmopolitan cityscape.
Areas of study: Asia, Sustainability & Digital Intelligence
Target group: undergraduate students
Housing: Students are responsible for sourcing and arranging for their own accommodation, but SMU may have arrangements with off-campus accommodation providers (rooms are limited).
South Africa
Application deadline: May 16, 2025
Description: The Stellenbosch University Summer School offers 3 programmes: The General Elective Programme, the Doing Business in Southern Africa Programme and the Global Service Learning (GSL) Programme. Students can only do one of these programmes as they run simultaneously over the span of the Summer School. These academic programmes consist of lectures, group discussions and field trips aligned with the content covered during lectures and are taught by Stellenbosch University faculty and other South African experts.
General Elective Program (June 20-July 18, 2025)
Global Service Learning (June 20-July 17, 2025)
Doing Business in Southern Africa (June 20-July 17, 2025)
Areas of study: Economics, Business, Literature, Art, History
Apply here
South Korea
Description: SNU International Summer Program (ISP) 2025 is a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture of Seoul while studying at Korea’s top university. This five-week program offers an enriching academic experience combined with exciting cultural activities.
Dates: from June 23, 2025
Early Bird Discount: students who apply before April 6 can benefit from a special discount
Vietnam
Description: The NEU Summer Program offers a dynamic blend of academic, cultural, and social experiences. Through campus visits, local tours, workshops, and interactive sessions, students will gain meaningful insights into Vietnamese society and establish international friendships.
Dates: 06 - 13 July, 2025
Application deadline: 10 May, 2025
Fee: 320 USD