Academic Development Opportunities
Interested in international summer schools, research or study placements?
This page lists short international experiences aimed at supporting your academic development, including summer schools, research and study placements.
These short international experiences can work around your degree, either taking place during vacations or during term time without extending your course length.
- Spotlighted opportunities are those we have regularly sent students to, have a wider relationship with, or which offer discount to Warwick students
- Some opportunities will require you to be nominated through us and we will run a suitable process for this - specific details will be given at the links provided
- External links provided have been brought to our attention through partner universities or by other means
- Students are personally responsible to confirm with their department that they can undertake any opportunity which overlaps term/ study time and should only apply once this is received
- We accept no responsibility for the authenticity of opportunities listed on external websites and you should always do your due diligence. If you are unsure of any offer advertised, please seek further information before applying
Europe
EUTOPIA Alliance
Opportunities available through the EUTOPIA AllianceLink opens in a new window offering preferential prices for Warwick students as an alliance member
Barcelona International Summer School
29 June - 24 July 2026
1 week, 2 week and 4 week options
Reduced tuition fees and waived registration fee
DEADLINE:
- Round 1: noon 2 March 2026
- Round 2: noon 1 April 2026
Ca' Foscari summer school
Details will be provided when available
Other opportunities
- Universidade de NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal - EUTOPIA Doctoral Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window (Warwick students get 15% discount)
- University of Ljubljana, Slovenia - Ljubljana Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
(Warwick students get €100 programme fee discount)
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium and Universidade de NOVA de Lisboa, Portugal - Summer School on EU Policy MakingLink opens in a new window (Warwick students get 20% tuition fee discount)
Other Europe
Antwerp I-Week
23 - 27 March 2026
International week on sustainability for students studying GSD, Economics or Business related courses.10 fee waived places on offer - DEADLINE noon 20 November 2025
Università Cattolica Summer Programmes
June - July 2026
Combine short-term courses from different academic areas. Flexible programme of 2-7 weeks
Application fee waived places on offer - DEADLINE noon 23 March 2026
Other opportunities
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Aalto Business School, Aalto University, Finland - Information Technology Program (ITP)Link opens in a new window
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Aarhus University, Denmark - AU Summer UniversityLink opens in a new window (apply as a free mover)
- Burgundy School of Business (BSB), France - Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window apply hereLink opens in a new window
- Copenhagen Business School (CBS), Denmark - Summer UniversityLink opens in a new window
- Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany - Virtual Intercultural Program (TÜ-VIP)Link opens in a new window
- IE Madrid, Spain - IE University Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window (Warwick students get 10% tuition reduction via this application linkLink opens in a new window)
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Mannheim Business School(MBS) Summer School
- Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management, Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgium - Solvay Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
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Spain Center for International Education (SpaCIE), Madrid, Spain - Climate Change Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
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Technische Universität (TU) Berlin, Germany - Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain - Summer School of Economics and Business (SSEB) Link opens in a new windowand Tourism Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
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Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma (UNINT), Italy - Summer School: International security in a changing worldLink opens in a new window and Summer School: Made in Italy: culture, food and luxuryLink opens in a new window
- Universitat Tübingen, Germany - International and European Studies Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
- Université de Caen Normandie, France - Summer Schools by Carré internationalLink opens in a new window
- University of Antwerp - Summer University programmeLink opens in a new window
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University of Bologna, Italy - Summer School in Classical LanguagesLink opens in a new window
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University of Groningen, Netherlands - Summer SchoolsLink opens in a new window
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University of Mannheim, Mannheim Business School (MBS), Germany - MBS Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window (Warwick students get 10% tuition fee discount)
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University of Pécs, Hungary - Pécs Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
- University of Salzburg, Austria - FOR APAC International Austrian-EU Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
- University of Strasbourg - Summer School 'The European Identity: Past, Present and Future'Link opens in a new window
- Utrecht University, Netherlands - Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window
- WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business), Austria - International Short Programmes Spring and SummerLink opens in a new window
Some academic departments will also advertise exclusive opportunities
Rest of the World
Harvard Summer School
3, 4 and 7 week sessions available in-person and online between 22 June – 7 August 2026
Partnership benefits including
- 10% discount on tuition fees
- Exclusive (in-person) networking opportunities
DEADLINE: noon 16 February 2026 to benefit from I-20 "fast tack" processing, or noon 19 March 2026
HKUST Summer School
Session 1: 11 June - 12 July 2026 Session 2: 9 July – 9 August 2026 Both sessions: 11 June – 9 August 2026
Offers courses taught by HKUST faculty and opportunities to participate in local excursions and cultural activities that enable students to gain insight into the region.
DEADLINE: noon 19 January 2026
Hong Kong PolyU International Summer School
6 July - 7 August 2026
Offers a unique intensive program designed to broaden international perspectives, enhance your academic profile and connect with students and professionals from around the world.
4 programme and accommodation fee waived places on offer -DEADLINE: noon 20 February 2026
CUHK International Summer School
July session: 21 June - 29 July 2026
August session (language immersion): 3-26 August 2026
Offering a summer programme which is fun, interactive and academically challenging at the same time
8 tuition and application fee waived places on offer - DEADLINE: noon 7 April 2026
NTU GEM Trailblazer summer
2-week sessions:
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Session 1: 19 June - 4 July 2026
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Session 2: 2-18 July 2026
- 19 June - 18 July 2026
Choose from more than 35 courses across 5 tracks.
12 tuition fee waived places on offer - DEADLINE: noon 26 February 2026
SJTU Global Summer School
Session A: 13-26 July 2026
Session B: 13 July - 2 August 2026
Provides an excellent opportunity for students to learn about China through academic and cultural immersion. A wide range of courses in various disciplines are provided
Apply direct
SWUFE Global Academy (Chengdu Pioneer)
10-20 June 2026
A diverse cultural exchange and experience with the theme of Economy and Culture of Sichuan and Chongqing
2 programme fee waived places on offer - DEADLINE: noon 17 March 2026
UTokyo Global Unit Courses
3 x blocks over 8 June – 27 July 2026
Students can take courses over one or multiple sessions. Offering a diverse range of disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, and STEM. Japanese language courses are also available
Warwick students get 20% discount
Apply direct
DEADLINE: 16:00 (JST) 16 March 2026
Fudan summer school
13 July – 7 August 2026
Helps students achieve multicultural understanding, establish a global vision, and get connected with peers from all over the world. Choose from 40 courses
10% tuition fee discount - students must be nominated to attend
DEADLINE: noon Wednesday 25 March 2026
Vanderbilt University AI Summer Program
8-15 August 2026
Focus on cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of deep learning and AI
- Review their brochureLink opens in a new window
- Review the itinerary
Program fee: US$2,600. Other costs include travel, visa fees for applicable students (UK/EU students enter under ESTA tourism/short-term student visit), housing (off campus), insurance and subsistence
DEADLINE: noon 1 April 2026
Renmin summer school
Details will be provided when available
Hiroshima Shudo University Japanese Language and Culture Seminar
Details will be provided when available
Macau summer school
Details will be provided when available
Other opportunities
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Ashoka University, India - Summer CoursesLink opens in a new window
- Doshisha University, Japan - Summer Session (Japanese Language and Cultural StudiesLink opens in a new window
- Guanghua School of Management, Peking University (PKU), China - PKU Guanghua DBIC programLink opens in a new window
- Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria, Canada - Summer ProgramsLink opens in a new window
- HEC Montreal, Canada - Business French Summer SchoolLink opens in a new window (apply as "External participant")
- Hokkaido University, Japan - Hokkaido Summer InstituteLink opens in a new window
- National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore - Summer ProgrammesLink opens in a new window
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Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile, Chile) - UC | Chile Spanish program Link opens in a new window
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Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC Rio), Brazil - Brazilian Seminars Summer programLink opens in a new window
- Seoul National University, South Korea - International Summer Program (ISP)Link opens in a new window (applications completed by 5 April receive 20% tuition discount)
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China - online Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) July CampLink opens in a new window online
- Singapore Management University (SMU), Singapore - SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP)Link opens in a new window (Warwick students get minimum 10% tuition fee discount)
- Stellenbosch University, South Africa - Summer SchoolsLink opens in a new window
- The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong - Summer InstituteLink opens in a new window (Warwick students get 10% tuition fee discount)
- University of Seoul, South Korea - Seoul International Summer School I (SISS I)Link opens in a new window (Warwick students get minimum 20% program fee discount)
- Waseda University, Japan - Summer SessionLink opens in a new window
Some academic departments will also advertise exclusive opportunities
Research opportunities
Vanderbilt University UG Summer Research
26 May - 31 July 2026
STEM research opportunities under the supervision of a School of Engineering faculty member
US$8,000 stipends available - DEADLINE: noon 8 December 2025
HKUST Summer UG Research Program
11 June – 9 August 2026
Provides the opportunity to work alongside HKUST faculty on research projects. This hands-on experience will allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, develop research skills, and contribute to meaningful work in their field of interest.
DEADLINE: noon 19 January 2026
SJTU summer research internship
13 July - 23 August 2026
SJTU is offering 204 world-class research projects for overseas undergraduate students which cover 24 fields including mechanical engineering, electronic information and electronic engineering, agriculture and pharmacy, etc.
Apply direct
All students admitted will be waived of tuition fees - DEADLINE: May 2026
NTU Global Connect Fellowship
1 July - 31 August 2026
STEM experiential research programme with mentorship
from world-leading faculty
5 tuition fee waived places, with SGD5,000 stipend and complementary accommodation available - DEADLINE: noon 9 February 2026
Other opportunities
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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore - A*STAR Research Attachment Programme (ARAP)Link opens in a new window
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Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore - Singapore Research Attachment Programme (SRAP)Link opens in a new window
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Ashoka University, India - Ashoka International Summer Research Programme (AISRP) Link opens in a new window
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Hong Kong - Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP)Link opens in a new window
- Flagship Pioneering, Boston, MA, USA - Boston-based 2026 Summer FellowshipLink opens in a new window
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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Fok Ying Tung Graduate School, Hong Kong - International Visiting Internship Research ProgramLink opens in a new window
- Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC Chile), Santiago, Chile - Global Research Program: Global Internships for Research and Practice-Based LearningLink opens in a new window
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai, China - Summer Research Internship ProgramLink opens in a new window
- ShanghaiTech University, Shanghai, China - Summer Lab for International StudentsLink opens in a new window
- Tsinghua University, Beijing, China - Global Research ProgramLink opens in a new window(Warwick students get tuition and application fees waived)
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Washington University in St. Louis (WashU), MO, USA - WashU Summer ResearchLink opens in a new window
Some academic departments will also advertise exclusive opportunities
Please note that normally it is not possible for Warwick students to receive credit transfers from Summer Schools unless your home department has advertised an opportunity with such a possibility. It is up to your home department to agree to credit transfers so you will need to check this with them directly