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. The links provided have been brought to our attention through partner universities or by other means. We accept no responsibility for the authenticity of opportunities listed on external websites. If you are unsure of any offer advertised, please seek further information before applying.
Filter the opportunities below using the tags below, depending on type of opportunity and location.
2025 Barcelona International Summer School
Exciting news for EUTOPIA alliance students! Applications for the 2025 Barcelona International Summer School (BISS) at UPF are open in three rounds, you can register your interest and set up your account in advance. A wide course selection (choose from business, science, technology and more.); flexible scheduling (one to four-week options to fit your summer plans, morning and afternoon); study in English or Spanish. Plus, as a student from a partner university, you can benefit from discounted fees.
Date: Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 25, 2025
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Fees: 4 weeks – from €106.14; 2 weeks – from €70.76; 1 week – from €35.38
How to Apply: Apply directly. You are encouraged to submit your application early to secure your spot.
Key Deadlines:
- March Round: open from 3-14 March
- April Round: open from 1-11 April
- May Round: open from 5-16 May
Antwerp Summer University 2025
Would you like to learn in an international environment during a short, intense and interactive summer school? Have you always fancied a visit to Antwerp in summer? Explore our 23 summer school programmes across diverse disciplines, including Medicine & Health Sciences, Arts & Humanities, Sciences, Law, Business & Economics, Design Sciences, and Development Studies. These1- to 2-week programmes offer unique opportunities to deepen your knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and network with international experts.
Date: Running between June and September 2025
Location: Belgium
Fees: €250 - €470
Application Deadline: Varies based on programmes
How to Apply: Apply directly
PolyU International Summer School 2025
It’s time to explore Hong Kong this Summer! PolyU International Summer School 2025 is now calling for applications. It's 100% face-to-face teaching, a mix of local and international experience with students from all over the world, diversified range of intellectually subjects for selection, fun-filled enrichment activities and local tours, guaranteed on-campus accommodation. We are thrilled to announce an additional session to welcome more participants.
Date: 2 July – 30 July 2025 (Session 1); 14 July – 13 August 2025 (Session 2)
Location: Hong Kong, China
Fees: Administration fee HK$550; programme fee HK$17,000
Additional Information: The programme fee (including on-campus accommodation throughout the programme period) is COMPLETELY WAIVED for nominated students on an exchange basis.
Nomination Deadline: 24 Feb, 2025 for session 1; 10 March 2025 for Session 2
Application Deadline: 15 March 2025; 31 March 2025
How to Apply: Email us for nomination at ShortTermMobility@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window
University of Pécs| European Studies Summer School
Earn college credits in one of the most beautiful Central European cities in Hungary that has a rich culture dating back to the Roman Empire. Study in this vibrant European cultural capital city of Pécs, you will find that attending the Summer School program is an exciting and rewarding experience. You will have a chance to IMPROVE YOUR ACADEMIC SKILLS, meet new LIFELONG FRIENDS from around the world HAVE FUN!
Date: July 6 – July 19, 2025
Location: Pécs, Hungary
Fees: 1050 EUR
How to Apply: Apply directly
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
Additional Info: Scholarships are available in a limited number, get more information about the scholarshipLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window; application deadline for the scholarship is 28 February, 2025
TEC de Monterrey 2025 Summer Program
Speed 4 week traveling around Mexico! The iSummerMx Programs are an itinerant academic experience for students who love traveling and learning about new cultures. In this program you’ll visit several Tec de Monterrey campuses in different cities. This means that you will learn about multiple regions of the country without ceasing your studies. Each program has special activities, conferences and trips that will make the experience unforgettable!
Date: 30 June- 25 July, 2025
Location: Mexico City, Puebla, Guadalajara and Queretaro (Mexico)
Fee: $5,210 + flights
How to Apply: Email us for nomination at ShortTermMobility@warwick.ac.ukLink opens in a new window
Nomination Deadline: 5 May, 2025
Application Deadline:16 May, 2025
Additional Info: The fee includes tuition, housing, transportation for all program activities, breakfast six days of the week, tickets to all visits and events of the program, student arrival kit, and Health Insurance.
Aalto University 2025 Summer IT Program
Interested in summer in Finland and the newest trends in the business world? Join Aalto School of Business Information Technology Program (ITP) for a summer of learning, developing, fun. Develop your skills, expand your network and enjoy the midnight sun in the capital of Finland! ITP is an interdisciplinary and international summer program of which offers you the opportunity to catch up with the hottest trends in the business world. You can choose from two different study tracks according to your interest. The program includes a summer-long business project, which will be completed in close collaboration with ITP business partner.
Date: 2 June - 29 August, 2025
Location: Espoo, Finland
Fees: €360
How to Apply: Apply directly
Application Deadline: 11 April, 2025
HEC PARIS 2025 Summer school
One of the world's best business schools, HEC Paris is a leader in research and education in management sciences. It offers a unique portfolio of programs designed for a carefully selected student body. Explore the diversity and richness of this school and all it has to offer in this summer.
Date: 16 -27 June (SESSION 1); 30 June 30 - 11 July (SESSION 2)
Location: Jouy en Josas Cedex, France
Fees: € 3,300 programmes fee and €510 accommodation fee
How to Apply: Apply directly Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Application Deadline: Application will close once they have enough applications
Additional Info: 2025 summer brochureLink opens in a new window
VU Amsterdam Summer School
Join us for the next Summer School in a vibrant capital city known for its cycling culture, picturesque canals, and relaxed lifestyle. The summer programme is a real campus experience in the heart of Amsterdam’s business district, giving you the chance to customise your study plan to include both one- and two-week courses covering a variety of urgent topics including climate change, sustainability, criminal justice, and global health.
Date: 5 July to 3 August, 2025
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Fees: Tuition fee range from €545 to €1140Link opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Application Deadline: 1 May, 2025
How to Apply: Apply directly
Additional Info: Warwick students can receive a €105-110 discount, apply before 14 March will also receive a €50 early bird discount.
Doshisha University Summer Session 2025
Why don't you study in Kyoto, the centre of Japanese culture, with students from all over the world? In addition to intensive Japanese language study, students will deepen their understanding of Kyoto and Japanese culture through a variety of cultural experience programs and classes. Doshisha volunteer students will participate in classes as study partners to support your Japanese language study.
Date: 7 July – 6 August, 2025
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Fees: 250,000 JPY
How to Apply: Apply directly through the Application Form
Apply Deadline: 14 March, 2025
Additional Info: 2025 summerLink opens in a new window
SJTU 2025 Global Summer School
Shanghai Jiaotong University 2025 Global Summer School provides excellent opportunities for students to learn about China through academic and cultural immersion. A wide range of courses in various disciplines are provided, including Aerospace Engineering, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Solutions for Resource and Climate Management, Food Science and Global Health, and Chinese Law, with each course accompanied by Chinese language courses.
Date: 30 June- 13 July, 2025
Location: Shanghai, China
Fees: Application fee is CNY400, tuition fee varies based on programme
How to Apply: Apply directlyLink opens in a new windowLink opens in a new window
Application Deadline: 30 May, 2025
Additional Info: See more details from the brochureLink opens in a new window