Summer and Winter Schools 2024/25
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 | |
University of Vienna: univie: summer school – International and European Studies 2025 | |
Date | July 12 to August 9, 2025 |
Topic | The European studies courses are held in English and focus on Europe and the European Union. They cover political, economic, and legal transformations, and also historical and cultural aspects of the multiple transitions the continent is currently undergoing. The Austrian Arbitration Academy is designed for law students and focuses on international dispute settlement by arbitral tribunals. |
Fees | A limited number of partial scholarships ranging from EUR 1,000 to EUR 3,000 are available for the European Studiessection of the summer school. The remaining amount to cover the program fee of EUR 4,407.40 (EUR 2,590 summer school fee, EUR 24.70 Austrian students’ union fee, plus EUR 1,792.70 double room accommodation and full board)must be paid by the applicant. |
Web | https://shs.univie.ac.at/ |
University of Graz: Graz International Summer School Seggau 2025 | |
Date | July 6–19, 2025 Application Deadline: Beruary 16, 2025 |
Topic | Time, Temporality, and Transition: STATE – SOCIETY – RELIGION Challenge your understanding of the world and immerse yourself in a cutting-edge international academic environment! For internationally oriented, highly motivated students from all disciplines and all levels. - 2-week summer university with a unique campus atmosphere - Lectures, 7 individual seminars, evening events - Discussions and networking opportunities with international lecturers and students - All-inclusive package (tuition, meals, accommodation, extra-curricular program, Graz excursion) - 6 ECTS credits - Develop your skills in academic and creative writing workshops - Publish your work in the Off Campus: Seggau School of Thought publication series |
Fees | 2,400.00 EUR (incl.course costs, tuition, room & board for two weeks; single room available for surcharge) Scholarships are available for students who wish to participate in the semianr module Jewish Studies (SM04) |
Web | GUSEGG - International Office |
University of Graz: Graz International Summer School Seggau 2025 | |
Date | July 6–19, 2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 |
Topic | • 2-week summer university with a unique campus atmosphere • Lectures, 7 individual seminars, evening events • Discussions and networking opportunities with international lecturers and students • All-inclusive package (tuition, meals, accommodation, extra-curricular program, Graz excursion) • 6 ECTS credits • Develop your skills in academic and creative writing workshops • Publish your work in the Off Campus: Seggau School of Thought publication series |
Fees | The total student participation fee of EUR 2.400 covers the tuition, and room & board for the entire two weeks. A limited number of scholarships are available (please see website below for detailed information). |
Web | https://international.uni-graz.at/en/incoming-students-and-staff/incoming-students/gusegg/ |
CHINA | |
Tongji University: Summer School for Chinese Language | |
Date | August 11 - 29, 2025 Application Deadline: February 2, 2025 |
Topic | Chinese Language Course (72 hours) |
Fees | course fees: approx. EUR 550; accommodation: EUR 25 per day/person |
Web | https://portal.uni-koeln.de/international/global-responsibility/projects/summer-schools-in-asia/tongji-university |
ENGLAND | |
Lancaster University: Lancaster Global Summer Schools | |
July 7 - 25, 2025 | |
Lancaster University offers a range of summer schools for 2025 where you can explore a new culture, make friends from around the world and study exciting academic topics: Film, International Commercial Law or International Cultural Experience. Info-Sessions for interested students are held online: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/international-students/global-summer-schools/information-sessions/ | |
Fees | Overall fee varies depending on the programme: £2,988 - £3,639 |
Web | Global Summer Schools - Lancaster University |
FINLAND | |
University of Turku: Turku Åbo Summer School | |
Date | August 4 - 15, 2025 |
Topic | The summer school offers on-site courses on various topics, including Contemporary International Trade, Creativity and Innovativeness, Desig Plugin Workshop, Game Design, Health & Well-being from Finnish Nature or PLanning Urban Areas. Each course is fully accredited and worth 5 ECTS, except Multimodal Interaction in Professional Contexts, which is a 3 ECTS course and Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity, which is a 2 ECTS online course. |
Fee | The course fees are stated in each course description. |
Web | https://turkuabosummerschool.utu.fi/ |
Greece | |
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki: 10th International Summer School of Medical Law and Bioethics | |
Date | July 6 - 11, 2025 Early Bird Application: April 30, 2025 |
Topic | “BEYOND THE HUMAN: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL HEALTH/ BIOETHICAL ISSUES” The classes for students of all levels will be live, in hybrid format (on-site and remotely via ΖΟΟΜ), so that the participants will be able to interact and participate in the discussion. |
Fee | Early Bird Application: EUR 100.00 |
Web | https://kedivim.auth.gr/application-medical-law-bioethics-10/ |
ITALY | |
Università degli Studi di Padova: UNIPD Summer Schools 2025- Experience, Expand and Explore | |
Date | Dates of the summer schools may vary depending on the selected program. Application: February 3, 2025 – March 20, 2025 |
Topic | The partner university offers a range of different summer schools:
Summer School students will have the opportunity to maximise their experience by adding an Italian language course held at our University Language Centre (CLA). More info available soon! Summer School Webinar: Tuesday, February 11, 2025 4pm (Italian time) |
Fees | Fees may vary depending on the selected program. |
Web | https://www.unipd.it/en/summer-schools-information |
JAPAN | |
Meiji University: Short-Term Japanese Language Programme (Winter 2025) | |
Date | February 3 - 14, 2025 Application Deadline: October 4 - November 7, 2024 (Japanese Standard Time) |
Topic | The program covers not only Japanese language study, but also project work and exchange activities with Meiji University students, Japanese cultural experiences, which will satisfy your learning needs. |
Fees | 90,000 JPY (accommodation NOT included) |
Web | http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/programs/mjlp/winter/index.html |
Keio University:Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) 2025 | |
Date | February 7, 2025 to February 21, 2025 Application Deadline:09:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024 (Japan Standard Time) |
Topic | The Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) is a two-week program for international students (undergraduate and master's-level students) and Keio students to learn about Japan through collaboration. By joining discussions and giving presentations on their cultures and societies, international students will also have a chance to discover their own countries from an outside perspective. The partner university expects around 40 participants in total, 15 Keio students and 25 international students. |
Fees | 370,000 JPY (includes accommodation fee*) *An additional fee of around 9,000 JPY will be charged by a company handling those payments. |
Web | Basic Information: https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/short/kjsp/information.html Application Procedure: https://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/short/kjsp/procedure.html |
KOREA | |
Chonnam National University: CNU International Summer Session 2025 | |
Date | June 30 to July 25, 2025 (4 Weeks) Application Deadline: March 31, 2025 |
Topic | CNUISS offers students the opportunity to take up to two (2) courses (6 credits), taught by distinguished faculty from CNU and our global partners. Beyond the classroom, students will explore Korea through exciting excursions and cultural activities, alongside students from over 20 different countries. *The entire program will be conducted in English. |
Fees | Exychange Students from partner university: KRW 1,500,000 (USD 1,050) (Includes an automatic partner discount of 800,000 KRW; a non-refundable application fee of 150,000 KRW is included in the total cost ) |
Web | https://international.jnu.ac.kr/Inbound/SummerSession/OverView |
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Stellenbosch University: Doing Business in Southern Africa | |
Date | January 2 – 18, 2025 |
Topic | This module aims to assist students in investigating the unique institutional and policy conditions in Southern African countries which will not only allow future entrepreneurs and managers to understand the challenges that will confront their businesses, but also allow them to identify the opportunities that this complex, but rapidly growing region offers. |
Fees | R 46 750.00 |
Web | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/SUInternational/SummerSchools/Pages/online-january.aspx |
Stellenbosch University: Travel Photography | |
Date | January 2 – 18 , 2025 |
Topic | Through learning the basic principles and concepts of photography in addition to gaining knowledge about cameras you will improve your photographs. What better way to learn this art form, than by travelling through some of the most beautiful parts of South Africa and applying the skills and competencies attained during this course. All lectures will be presented by a professional photographer who will also accompany and guide students during practical sessions and while travelling. |
Fees | R 54 200.00 |
Web | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/SUInternational/SummerSchools/Pages/online-january.aspx |
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Institute for Peace & Dialogue (IPD), Basel: 2025 Summer Programs | |
Date | - Basel Global Peace Conference: 4 August, 2025 - 15th Summer Academy: 5 - 15 August, 2025 - 3 Month Summer Research Program: 5 August - 30 October, 2025 - Early Bird Application Deadline: 30 April, 2025 - Late Application Deadline: 1 July, 2025 |
Topic | For detailed programm descriptions please check the website below |
Fees | Depending on the programme, fees may vary. Please check the website below. |
Web | Summer Training, Research, Leadership, Mediation, Peace, Arbitration, Dialogue, Conflicts, Switzerland, Basel, August 2024 |
Institute for Peace & Dialogue (IPD), Basel: Basel International Youth Summer Camp | |
Date | 11 - 19 May, 2025 (9 Days, 8 Nights) |
Topic | 3 Days Class Topics on Leadership, Conflicts Solution, Diversity & Inclusion, Cultural Communication, International Organizations & they main activities Main Activities |
Fee | Early Bird (depending on roomsize): 1,200 - 2,350 EUR Late Application (depending on roomsize): 1,600 - 2,750 EUR |
Web | https://www.ipdinstitute.ch/Trainings-Events/ |
Institute for Peace & Dialogue (IPD), Basel: Project Management Training Courses | |
Date | Each Session has same 5 days course topics. Applicants need to select one of the Session for participation. Early Bird Application Deadline: 10 February, 2025 |
Topic | With over 15 years of experience in project management and a proven track record across diverse industries, Project Management trainer is dedicated to empowering professionals through comprehensive project management courses. Their expertise includes: • Educational Background: Master of Business Administration in European Management, Berlin School of Economics and Law. • Certifications: PMP, PMI-ACP, PRINCE2, PSM I, PSPO I. • Industry Experience: Healthcare, Consulting, IT & Services, Retail, Automotive. • Training Expertise: Successfully conducted over 50 project management training sessions, supporting the development of more than 1,000 professionals with a 95% success rate in achieving their goals We are looking forward to receive your application soon and welcome you as one of our participants. |
Fee | A) Participation fee without accommodation & Airport Transfer expenses B) Participation fee with accommodation & all stated expenses C) Remote Participation Fee (Without sending representative) 600EUR |
Web | https://ipdinstitute.ch/Trainings-Events/ |