International summer schools
Gain international experience, expand your global network, and learn new skills at a summer school abroad.
Most summer schools last between one and six weeks. Programmes vary from very specialist courses to more general cultural immersion programmes. Most summer schools have fantastic social and cultural programmes that wrap around the academic courses. They give you lots of opportunities to explore and network.
Universities advertise summer schools from December. We update our summer school listings with the latest information. We also promote them on our virtual study abroad channel.
We have a number of part-funded international summer scholarships you can apply for. We usually promote these in Semester Two.
Fees, costs and scholarships
As well as tuition fees, you'll need to budget for other things too. These can include flights, accommodation, visas (if applicable), insurance, and food.
Apply for an international summer school
- Research the summer school and look at the fees and eligibility criteria.
- Apply direct to the summer school.
Credits gained at an international summer school won't count towards your NTU degree programme but you can include them in your CV to impress future employers and you may get a certificate of participation. The hours can count towards our Global Employability Award.
For more information, email Faye Martin, our Short Mobilities and Scholarships Coordinator.
Summer schools in Europe
Find out more about summer schools in Europe. This includes:
- the duration of the programmes
- what each programme offers
- when to apply.
Austria
University of Vienna Summer School for International and European Studies
When: 13 July to 10 August 2024.
Programme: This is a four-week programme. Choose from courses in law, politics, economics, history, cultural studies and German and take part in sports, excursions, and cultural events.
Fees: €2,490 for tuition and social programme plus €2,045.20 for single room accommodation and full board. There is also an extra Austrian students' union fee of €22.70.
Apply by: 31 March 2024.
Belgium
Solvay Business School — European Business Challenges
When: 9 to 18 August 2024.
Programme: The Solvay Summer School is a 10 day summer program 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! The program is made by students for students. 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. Find out more.
Apply by: June 2024
University of Antwerp — Antwerp Summer University
When: Dates vary by course, but they run from June to September 2023.
Programme: Various courses - more will be added in February - in:
- Children's Literature 1-5 July
- Summer School on Vaccinology 1-8 July
- Social City Design 1-5 July
- GOVTRUST Summer School: A multi-level perspective on trust and public governance 19 - 23 August
Fees: Course specific — see their website.
Apply by: Course specific — see their website.
Bulgaria
Czech Republic
Masaryk University Summer School
When: Dates vary by course, but they run from May to August 2023.
Programme: Various courses from two to eight weeks duration - there is a tuition fee discount for NTU students as a partner of Masaryk University. These include:
- 3D Printing in Pharmaceutics - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Anthropology of Cremation - 14 - 27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Business Process Analysis - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Digital Marketing - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Embryology - from Gametes to Organisms - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Energy Policy and Security of the EU - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- European Social Policy - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Global Perspectives: Media, Communication, Culture - 1 May - 2 June 2024 - 4250 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 April 2024
- International Security: Practical Insights - 16 June - 7 July 2024 - 2600 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 April 2024
- Language, Culture and Mind - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Multiscale Modelling Methods - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Sports Science and Outdoor Education - 14 -27 July 2024 - 1200 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 May 2024
- Urban Sustainability: Engage in the Future - 16 June - 7 July 2024 - 2600 Euros (includes accommodation, breakfast , social activities) - apply 1 April 2024
Fees: Course specific — please see above..
Application deadlines: 1 April / 1 May (please see above)
When: 28 June to 6 July 2024.
Programme: Four courses are offered.
- Crime, Law and Psychology
- Development, Sustainability and Globalisation
- Behavioural Economics and Psychology
- Education: The Future of School
Fees: €890 Euros - this includes:
- accommodation in double rooms
- half board
- public transport tickets
- a social programme.
Apply by: 1 May 2024.
Denmark
When: Course specific..
Programme:
- Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship - 5 August for 3 weeks (first week online) -5450 DKK for European students / 93520 DKK for International students
- Comic Creation - 5 August for 3 weeks - 10500 DKK for European students / 18600 DKK for International students
- UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals - 29 July for 4 weeks - 8900 DKK for European students / 13,800 DKK for International students
- 2D Animation Basics in Toonboom Harmony - 5 August for 3 weeks - 10500 DKK for European students / 18600 DKK for International students
Fees: Please see above.
Apply by: 1 May 2024
Aarhus University — AU Summer University
When: Applications open 15 January and close 15 March 2024.
- Term One: 2 to 19 July 2024
- Term Two: 22 July to 9 August 2024
Programme: a variety of courses are offered in the fields of:
- computer science
- engineering
- bioscience
- agroecology
- food science
- psychological sciences
- political science
- management
- business
- communication and culture
- health
- law.
Fee: Please see the Aarhus University website.
Apply by: 15 March 2024
Finland
Aalto University Summer School
When: Please see the course dates below.
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. There are various multidisciplinary academic courses available. All courses are taught in English.
- Circular Economy - 5 to 16 August 2024 - 590 Euros - apply by 31 May 2024
- Game Design - 5 to 16 August 2024 - 590 Euros - apply by 31 May 2024
- Introduction to Virtual Reality - 22 July to 2 August 2024 - 590 Euros - apply by 31 May 2024
- Leading Transformation - 5 to 16 August 2024 - 590 Euros - apply by 31 May 2024
- Nordic Product Design - 22 July to 2 August 2024 - 590 Euros - apply by 31 May 2024
- Self-Leadership - 29 July to 9 August 2024 - 590 Euros - apply by 31 May 2024
Fees: Please see above.
Apply by: 31 May 2024
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. Central Finland is both an exotic and safe destination. 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 - 31 May to 20 June 2024 - 950 Euros
- Nature and Wellbeing - 27 to 31 May 2024 - 300 Euros
- Intercultural Leadership in Social and Health Care Systems (Masters level) - 3 to 7 June 2024 - 300 Euros
Fees: Please see above.
Apply by: Applications open 1 March and close 1 April
When: August 2024
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:
- Contemporary International Trade - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Creativity and Innovativeness - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Design Plugin Intensive - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Financing and Financial Markets - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Foundations of Multculturalism - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 50 Euros
- Game Design - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Health and Well-being from Finnish Nature - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Planning at Urban Areas - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- From Idea to Prototype - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Social Change in a Digital Age - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 50 Euros
- Your Good Life - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 75 Euros
- Solving Wicked Problems of the Future Oceans - 1 to 30 August (contact teaching 5 to 16 August) - 50 Euros
Fees: Please see above.
Apply by: Applications will open in January. Closing date to be confirmed but in 2023 it was 15 April..
Romania
West University of Timisoara Summer School 2024
When: June or July (please see below)
Programme:
- Sport and Health at UVT - 17 to 21 June 2024
- Responsible and sustainable finance - 10 to 14 June 2024
- International Summer School in Social Anthropology ISSSA - 1 to 5 July 2024
- Introduction to Digital Sculpting, Digital Painting, Concept Art and Game Engines - 17 to 21 June 2024
Fees: 80 Euros
Apply by: 20 March 2024
Germany
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: Vary 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
- 8 July to 9 August 2024
- €1,750 as a partner university
The Journey to Industry 4.0
- 15 to 26 July 2024
- €1,695
Global Entrepreneurship Summer School
- This course 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.
- Please visit the website to register for information.
- You'll pay a non-refundable fee of €199 to participate.
Apply by: Please see the course information for exact dates.
Italy
University of Pisa — Summer Schools
When: Course specific — please check the website for details.
Programme: A variety of subjects in the fields of:
- 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.
Netherlands
University of the Arts, University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht University — Summer School Utrecht
When: Course specific — please see their website from November onwards.
Programme: 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.
Poland
Kozminski University — International Summer School
When: 1 to 30 July 2024.
Programme: A variety of courses in business and law. These include:
- 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 (Blockchain. Bitcoin. Fintech)
- EU Insurance Law
Fees: €700.
Apply by: 6 June 2024.
Slovenia
When: 8 to 24 July 2024.
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, 1000 Euros for two courses
A hospitality package can be booked which includes dormitory accommodation with breakfast and lunch.
Apply: application deadline is 31 May
Spain
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 1 to 26 July 2024
- Tourism and Hospitality Summer School 15 to 26 July 2024
- Climate Change Summer School 15 to 26 July 2024
Apply by: June - date varies by course, please see the website for details
Fees: Vary by course, please see the website for details
When: June and July 2023
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: 2928 Euros to 5856 Euros depending on programme including accommodation and social programme.
Sweden
Jönköping University — JU Summer School
When: 3 June to 28 July 2024.
Programme: Purchasing Logistics with a Global Perspective. This is taught in English.
Fees: 25,000 SEK. The social and cultural package is an additional 1,500 SEK.
Apply by: 1 April 2024
Hungary
University of Pécs Summer School
When: July and August 2024
Programme: There are four summer schools available and all are taught in English!
- European Studies - 7 to 20 July - 1050 Euros
- Leadership Skills - 7 to 20 July - 1050 Euros
- International Human Rights Law and Debate Academy - 3 July to 1 August - 2500 Euros
- European Studies and Leadership Skills - 3 July to 1 August - 2250 Euros
Apply: by 1 April 2024
Summer schools in Asia
Take a look at the programmes available at summer schools in Asia, as well as their fees, application deadlines and duration.
China
Fudan University — International Summer School
When: 8 July to 2 August 2024.
Programme: There are a variety of courses in the following subject areas:
- business and economy
- science and technology
- law
- society and politics
- history and culture
- PE
- Chinese.
Fees: The application fee is 400 RMB, and the tuition fee is 22,000.RMB
Apply by: 31 May 2024
India
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay — Summer Programme
When: 17 June to 28 June 2024.
Programme: There are a variety of courses in the following subject areas:
- engineering,
- science,
- technology,
- academic programmes include lectures and hands-on lab sessions,
- networking opportunities.
Fees: The application fee is 65 USD (includes accommodation, tuition, meals, airport pickup and drop-off, Mumbai Tour)
Costs to student - flights, $65 registration fee, visa, spending money, vaccinations needed for travel to India, and any other costs associated with an overseas trip.
Open to: UG/PG/PhD students. Please note that the summer school is not open to Indian students as per IIT Bombay's stipulation.
South Korea
Hanyang University — Hanyang International Summer School
When: 1 to 26 July 2024
Programme: over 130 courses to choose from in the following fields of study: mathematics; social sciences; business; economics; sport; Korean studies; communication; media; engineering; international studies.
Fees: 2,000,000 KRW
Applications are now open.
University of Seoul International Summer School
When: 30 June to 28 July 2024
Programme: Choose from two specialised tracks, both taught in English, to deepen your knowledge and align with your interests:
- Business in Korean Perspective - gain insights into the Korean economy, business practices, and global marketing strategies
- Korean Culture Studies - explore the depths of Korean culture, with a focus on mass media and popular culture.
Fees: 2,100,000 KRW (partner discount, includes housing and field trips).
Apply by: 15 May 2024
Singapore
SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP)
When: 24 June to 19 July 2024.
Programme: GSP 2024 consists of three tracks:
- Asian insights (five courses)
- Digital Intelligence (seven courses)
- Sustainable Futures (four courses).
Running alongside your course are:
- company visits
- field trips
- dialogues with industry leaders.
Fees: The application fee is S$150. Tuition for one course is S$3,270. Tuition for two courses is S$5,450. There is also a miscellaneous fee of S$230..
Apply by: Applications close 15 April 2024.