Summer and Winter Schools 2025/26
Each year our (partner) universities abroad offer summer schools and language programmes. Check our list of current programmes for further information (list is continuously updated).
AUSTRIA | |
univie: summer school – International and European Studies 2026 of the Sommerhochschule of the University of Vienna. | |
| Date | July 11 to August 8, 2026 Application deadline: March 31, 2026 |
| Topic | The European studies courses are held in English and focus on Europe and the European Union. They cover political, economic, and legal transformations, as well as historical and cultural aspects of the multiple transitions the continent is currently undergoing. |
| Fees | summer school fee is EUR 3,000.00 + room and board on campus EUR 2,433.70 (single room)/2,041.70 (double room) Austrian Arbitration Academy fee is EUR 2,000.00 + room and board on campus 1,217.60 (single room)/1,021.60 (double room) |
| Web | https://shs.univie.ac.at |
FRANCE | |
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse (INSA Toulouse): SECOIAS Summer School 2026 – Security and Communication In Aerospace Embedded Systems | |
| Date | June 22 to July 3, 2026 Application deadline: March 16, 2026 |
| Topic | The summer school is desgined for Bachelor's of Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical engineering or related fields. It offers different modules such as Embedded Systems for a Nanosatellite Mission, Antenna Design and Fabrication for Aerospace, Secure Wireless Communication & Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and Security Challenges in Aerospace Communication. Participants earn 5 ECTS credits while developing practical, industry-relevant skills. The experience also includes a guided visit to Carcassonne (UNESCO World Heritage Site), an industrial visit to Airbus, a research laboratory tour at LAAS-CNRS as well as Cultural activities (French Language) with an international cohort. |
| Fees | Fee is EUR 1,250.00 (incl. accommodation, wekkday lunches, cultural visits and activities, public transport in Toulouse) |
| Web | https://gei.insa-toulouse.fr/fr/international/secoias.html |
Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Toulouse (INSA Toulouse): 3rd edition of the MINATO International Summer School on Micro and Nano-fabrication | |
| Date | 2-week session: June 22 – July 3, 2026 4-week session: June 22 – July 17, 2026 Application deadline: March 15, 2026 |
| Topic | MINATO offers an exciting, hands-on immersion into the world of micro- nano-electronics and emergent quantum technologies, with over 50% practical sessions in the AIME-INSA clean rooms. Fully taught in English, the program welcomes B.Sc. to PhD students in physics, chemistry, mathematics, electronics, materials science, and related fields who are eager to explore cutting-edge technologies while discovering the vibrant atmosphere of southern France. Participants can build their own experience by choosing 1 or 2 of our 4 exciting thematic tracks: |
| Fees | Fee is EUR 1,950.00 for 2 weeks or EUR 2,900.00 for 4 weeks (incl. accommodation, lunches, cultural visits, social activities, and visits) |
| Web | https://www.aime-toulouse.fr/summer-school-minato/ |
THAILAND | |
Silpakorn University: Global Connect 2026 | |
| Date | 1–10 March 2026 Participants must be nominated at the partner university by the International Office of the University of Siegen (Nomination deadline: January 23, 2026) Application deadline: 30 January 2026 |
| Topic | Global Connect 2026 is a 10-day short-term cultural exchange program organized by the Faculty of Arts of Silpakorn University.. |
| Fees | no information available |
| Info | Info-sheet Global Connect 2026 |
UNITED KINGDOM | |
Lancaster Univeristy 2026 Global Summer Schools | |
| Date | July 6 -26, 2026 Applications open in mid-November |
| Topic | International Cultural Experience Film Develop an understanding of the formal and technical composition of films and the wider conventions of cinema through this immersive three-week course (06 to 24 July 2026). Leadership, Sustainability & Innovation Develop your leadership skills and sense of entrepreneurship as you work to fix real issues with local businesses and Non-Governmental Organisations through this immersive three-week course (06 to 24 July 2026). |
| Fees | Fees vary depending on the selected programme: |
| Web | https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/global-summer-schools/ |