External opportunities abroad

Fullbright Summer Institute

Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSIs) for Student Leaders are intensive short-term academic programmes which intend to provide groups of undergraduate student leaders with a deeper understanding of the United States, while simultaneously enhancing their leadership skills.

The Institutes consist of a four-week academic residency with a balanced series of seminar discussions, readings, group presentations, and lectures. There is also opportunity for site visits, leadership development, cultural activities, and community service to complement the coursework and academic sessions. Each Institute has 20 participants from all over Europe.

Programmes consist of a balanced series of:

• interactive classroom activities
• discussions
• lectures
• readings
• site visits
• workshops
• leadership development activities
• community service.

The Institutes are fully funded, with all participant costs covered, including:

• return air fare and some domestic travel allowances
• tuition
• housing and meals in shared university accommodation
• small daily allowance
• health and accident insurance, although pre-existing conditions won't be covered
• if the programme is conducted virtually a technology stipend will be provided to all participants.

To apply, you must be between 18 and 25 years of age, a permanent UK resident, have at least one year of study remaining after the institute finishes, and have little or no prior experience in the United States or outside of Europe.

University of Vienna Summer School for International and European Studies

When: 12 July - 9 August 2025.

Programme: This is a four-week programme. Choose from courses in law, politics, economics, history, cultural studies, German language, and take part in sports, excursions, and cultural events.

Fees: €2,590 for tuition and social programme plus €2,128.70 for single room accommodation and full board. There is also an extra Austrian students' union fee of €24.70.

Apply by: 31 March 2025.

Solvay Business School — European Business Challenges

When: 8 August - 17 August 2025.

Programme: The Solvay Summer School is a 10 day summer programme that will allow you to challenge yourself through interactive courses, workshops and real-life business cases. You will be able to expand your international network while discovering the Belgian student culture. It takes place at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management, the most well-known and trusted business school in Belgium. There are three tailored programmes to choose from:

• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Finance
• Business Law.

Fees: Solvay Summer School has three packages ranging from €570 to €1,200. This does not include accommodation. These are The Essentialist, The Wanderer, and The Explorer.

Apply by: 30 June 2025.

University of Antwerp — Antwerp Summer University

When: Dates vary by course, but they normally run from June to September.

Programme: You'll be able to take modules from various disciplines, including:

• Children's Literature
• Summer School on Vaccinology
• Social City Design
• Animal Law
• Rights and Representation
• Books and Culture
• CityLAB XI: The Sustainable City
• and many more.

Fees: Course specific - see their website.

Apply by: Course specific - see their website.

Via University Summer School

When: Course specific.

Programme:

• Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship starts from 4 August and lasts for three weeks. First week will be taught online. The fees for this course is 5450 DKK for European students and 93520 DKK for International students.
• Comic Tools starts from 11 August and last for three weeks. The fees for this course is 8500DKK for European students and 15450 DKK for International students.
• UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals starts from 28 July and lasts for four weeks. The fees for this course is 8900 DKK for European students and 12800 DKK for International students.
• 2D Animation Basics in Toonboom Harmony starts from 11 August and lasts for 3 weeks. Please contact university for course fees.

Fees: Please see above.

Apply by: 1 April 2025.

Aarhus University — AU Summer University

When: Term One runs from 2 July - 18 July 2025 while Term Two runs from 23 July - 8 August 2025.

Programme: A variety of courses are offered by this summer school, including:

• computer science
• engineering
• bioscience
• agroecology
• food science
• psychological sciences
• political science
• management
• business
• communication and culture
• health
• law.

Fee: Please see their website.

Apply by: Applications open 3 February and close 18 March 2025.

Aalto University Summer School

When: July and August 2025 (see website for exact course dates).

Programme: Aalto University is a research-based university located by the sea in Espoo, Finland. It is currently offering a two-week summer school between July and August. All courses are taught in English. There are various multidisciplinary academic courses available, including:

• Circular Economy
• Game Design
• Introduction to Virtual Reality
• Leading Transformation
• Nordic Product Design
• Self-Leadership.

Fees: 1,170 Euros.

Apply by: 31 May 2025.

JAMK — Leadership, Communication and Tourism

When: Dates vary by course. Please see the website for details.

Programme: Jamk Summer School is a unique combination of high-quality academic content and a versatile social programme in the City of Jyväskylä surrounded by beautiful nature with lakes and forests. It has one of the most advanced educational systems in the world, we invest in innovation and quality of life.

• Summer School in Leadership - A Nordic Experience runs from 30 May -19 June 2025. The fees for this course is 1,000 Euros.
• Nature and Wellbeing runs from 26 May - 30 May 2025. The fees for this course is 325 Euros.
• Intercultural Leadership in Social and Health Care Systems (Masters level) runs from 3 June - 7 June 2025. The fees for this course is 300 Euros.

Fees: Please see above.

Apply by: Applications open 1 March and close 1 April.

Turko Abo Summer School

When: August 2025.

Programme: Turku Åbo Summer School offers you the best of five Turku area universities and universities of applied sciences. Experience top education, make friends from all over the world and spend the summer of your life in the oldest study city in Finland. There are a number of on-campus courses available. including:

• Contemporary International Trade
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Design Plugin Intensive
• Game Design
• Health and Well-being from Finnish Nature
• Planning at Urban Areas
• Social Change in a Digital Age.

Fees: 225 Euros.

Apply by: Applications open in January.

Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich — Summer University

When: Various dates.

Programme: There are a wide range of subjects, taught in English, in the fields of:

• arts and humanities
• economics and communication
• law
• medicine
• natural sciences
• social and political sciences.

Fees: Varies by course - please check the website for details.

Apply by: Varies by course - please check the website for details.

Munich University of Applied Sciences — Summer School

When: Various dates. Please see below.

Programme: The following online courses are offered.

• Engineering for Sustainability runs from 7 July - 8 August 2025. The fees for this course is €1,750 for students from their partner university.
• Global Entrepreneurship Summer School is open to all students who think and act entrepreneurially, and are motivated to find answers to the most challenging  problems in our global society. You'll pay a non-refundable fee of €199 to participate. Please visit their website for registration information.

Apply by: Please see the course information for exact dates.

University of Pécs Summer School

When: July and August 2025.

Programme: There are four summer schools available and all are taught in English.

• European Studies runs from 6 - 19 July 2025 and costs 1050 Euros.
• Leadership Skills runs from 6 - 19 July 2025 and costs 1050 Euros.
• International Human Rights Law and Debate Academy runs from 5 July - 3 August and costs 2500 Euros.
• European Studies and Leadership Skills runs from 5 July - 3 August and costs 2250 Euros.
• Public Speaking and Debate Academy runs from 20 July - 2 August and costs 1050 Euros.

Apply by: 1 April 2025.

University of Pisa — Summer Schools

When: Course specific — please check the website for details.

Programme: You can learn modules from a variety of subjects, including:

• humanities
• society, economics and law
• health sciences
• engineering
• agriculture and veterinary
• maths and sciences.

Fees: Course specific — please check the website for details.

Apply by: Course specific — please check the website for details.

University of the Arts, University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University — Summer School Utrecht

When: Course specific — please see their website from November onwards.

Programme: You'll have the option from 209 courses in the disciplines of:

• culture
• art and music
• language
• social sciences
• business
• law and economics
• science
• life sciences
• healthcare
• engineering and technology.

Fees: Course specific — please see their website from November onwards.

Apply by: Course specific — please see their website from November onwards.

Kozminski University — International Summer School

When: 6 July - 3 August 2025.

Programme: You can learn modules from a variety of subjects, including:

• Artificial Intelligence in Business
• Economic Intelligence in Times of Climate Change
• Sustainability Transition in Business
• Data Visualization and Storytelling
• Large Language Models in Finance
• Importance of Cultural Differences in the Global Leadership
• New Technologies in Finance
• EU Insurance Law.

Fees: €800.

Apply by: 1 June 2025.

Ljubljana Summer School

When: 7 July - 23 July 2025.

Programme: Choose from a range of business, marketing, and HR courses aimed at both UG and PG students, including recent graduates.

Fees: 650 Euros for one course and 1,000 Euros for two courses. A hospitality package can be booked which includes dormitory accommodation with breakfast and lunch.

Apply by: 31 May 2025.

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Summer School

When: Various dates - please check the website.

Programme: All courses are taught in English.

• Summer School of Economics and Business  runs from 30 June - 25 July 2025.
• Tourism and Hospitality Summer School runs from 14 July - 25 July 2025.
• Climate Change Summer School runs from 14 July - 25 July 2025.

Apply by:  June - date varies by course, please see the website for details.

Fees: Vary by course, please see the website for details.

University of Granada

When: June and July.

Programme:

• Intensive Spanish Language and Culture runs for 4-5 weeks or 9-10 weeks.
• Intensive Spanish Language runs for 4-5 weeks or 9-10 weeks.

Apply by: 6 weeks prior to course start date.

Fees: 2,928 Euros to 5,856 Euros depending on programme, which includes accommodation and social programme.

Jönköping University — JU Summer School

When: 2 June - 27 July 2025.

Programme: All taught in English.

• Purchasing Logistics with a Global Perspective
• Project Management and Leadership
• User-centred Cybersecurity and Privacy.

Fees: 25,000 SEK. The social and cultural package is an additional 1,500 SEK.

Apply by: 1 April 2025.

CESI Summer Schools

When: Two weeks in July. Exact dates depending on course.

Programme: All taught in English.

• Green Innovation - Paris-Nanterre Campus
• Smart Health Care and AI - Caen Campus
• BIM for Sustainable Construction - Paris-Nanterre Campus
• Smart Innovation - Strasbourg Campus
• Generative Artificial Intelligence - Nice Campus.

Fees: 1,000 Euros per person, including taxes. This price includes tuition fees, teaching materials and cultural visits. Accommodation, living expenses, insurance and visa fees are not included

Apply by: 15 June 2025.

AIESEC

• Global Volunteer — make a real impact on a community in the developing world.
• Global Teach — teach abroad and impact a life.
• Global Talent — kickstart your career.

AIESEC offers schemes facilitated by student members. This helps produce the best exchanges possible across the world. It connects students to:

• 6 to 8-week volunteering projects
• paid international teaching placements, running from 3 to 18 months, for final year students and recent graduates
• paid international internship experiences lasting from 3 to 18 months.

There is a programme fee of £450 if successfully placed.

British Council English Language Assistants

Now's the perfect time to make plans for your year ahead. The global English Language Assistants programme offers paid placements for UK students and graduates to teach English. There are 15 destinations to choose from. See the world, develop your skills, and boost your CV.

BUNAC

Work, intern, and volunteer abroad. BUNAC offers a range of exciting work abroad and volunteer abroad programmes

Work

• Make Australia, Canada or New Zealand your new home for up to two years.
• Find your summer job in America.

Intern

• Gain qualifications with our TEFL China Programme.
• Get a professional internship in Australia or New Zealand for 1 to 6 months.
• Get a professional internship in the USA for 1 to 12 months.

Volunteer

• Teach in the Indian Himalayas.
• Help with wildlife conservation in Kruger National Park.
• Coach sports in South Africa.

BUTEX UK Scholarships

The BUTEX UK Scholarships are available to students studying abroad. You must be abroad for either a semester or for a whole academic year. Scholarship awards are £500. They're paid to successful students on arrival and registration at their host university.

CRCC Asia international internship programme

CRCC Asia has launched a range of internships. These offer valuable work experience in the following exciting locations:  

• China
• Japan
• Vietnam
• South Korea.

Programmes last from one to three months. The internship programme fee varies depending on destination. It includes:

• pre-departure support
• accommodation
• cultural and business events
• airport pick-up
• SIM card
• metro card
• 24-hour emergency support.

Those wishing to apply should apply directly to CRCC Asia via an online application form.

Millennium Fellowship

The United Nations Academic Impact and MCN proudly present the Millennium Fellowship. It's a semester-long leadership development program on your campus. It's intended to take your social impact to the next level. Access to world-class training, connections and recognition is just an application away.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are strongly encouraged. The general application deadline is usually March 31.

The International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE) UK

IAESTE is managed by the British Council. It offers a range of paid traineeships in over 80 countries. This cutting-edge work experience is available to undergraduate students in:

• science
• engineering
• technology
• applied arts.

The traineeships run from 6 to 12 weeks during the summer and up to a maximum of one year. A fee is payable once you match. You'll earn a salary while on placement. This will cover accommodation and living costs.

The Intern Group Global Internship Programme

The Global Internship Programme takes place all year round. It's designed for comprehensive professional and personal development. It combines first-class professional experience with cultural immersion and community. You'll gain the professional experience, skills, knowledge and network you need to succeed.

The programme spans all career fields, from finance to fashion and everything between. Internships last from four weeks up to six months. They're partnered with broad variety of organisations. These range from some of the most prestigious in the world through to start-ups.

The programme includes:

• accommodation
• professional development workshops
• cultural events
• transportation
• visas
• 24/7 support
• an international network of students and professionals.