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 IEU Summer School Programs
The IE University Summer Program offers your first immersive experience of university life, designed to equip you with essential skills that will set you up for academic and professional success. This intensive, two-week program empowers you to explore your academic interests and start building toward your future career path. Through interactive workshops, collaborative projects, and dynamic coursework, you’ll develop critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills that will prepare you to thrive in any environment.
Date: 26 May-23 June (session 1); 6 June-4 July (session 2)
Location: Segovia and Madrid, Spain
Fees: Tuition Fee is €3,500
How to Apply: Apply directly
Application Deadline: 30 March 2025
Additional Info: Any Warwick student will receive a 10% scholarship.
BNU International Summer School 2025
Greetings from Beijing Normal University. Programs are designed for students from various academic disciplines at higher education institutions worldwide. Participants will benefit from the experience we’ve gained in student engagement and the delivery of both virtual and on-campus teaching formats. You will enjoy highly interactive and innovative sessions and a comprehensive extra-curricular program.
Date: 22 June - 30 July, 2025
Location: Beijing and Zhuhai, China
Additional Info: BNU is offering 11 diverse programs, for detailed information on registration deadlines, tuition fees, accommodation, and course content, please do not hesitate to reach out to the primary contact for each program on the attached brochureLink opens in a new window.
Kyoto Summer Program 2025
Greetings from Kyoto University, Japan. Kyoto Summer Program aims to invite outstanding students from our partner universities around the world and
provide them with the opportunity to interact with each other while experiencing Kyoto University's unique academic culture and cutting-edge research activities.
Date: July 24 to August 9, 2025
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Fees: Tuition Fee is JPY 53,000.00
How to Apply: Apply directly
Application Deadline: 21 April 2025
Additional Info: Interested students must answer all the questions on the prior confirmation form to verify their eligibility.
2025 RUC International Summer School
The Renmin University of China (RUC) brings together high-level instructors from universities worldwide to offer lectures and courses to students from universities worldwide for new experience, rich knowledge and deep insights. By supplying high-quality educational resources, RUC International Summer School aims to set up a platform for high-quality international education, and to enhance students’ ability of cross-cultural communication and promote international cooperation and exchanges in talent cultivation and the level of international education.
Date: 30 June 30 - 18 July, 2025
Location: Beijing, China
Fees: 800 RMB for registration, 7500 RMB tuition fee for each course, 7000 RMB for the early bird (before 31 March)
How to Apply: Contact us by ShortTermMobility@warwick.ac.uk for nomination or apply directly after nomination deadline.
Nomination Deadline: 10 March, 2025
Application Deadline: 5 May, 2025
Additional Info: Renmin will waive tuition fees for Warwick students by nomination.
CHUK 2025 International Summer School
Joins us at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)!
Are you ready for a summer adventure that combines excitement and academic enrichment? Imagine yourself making lifelong friendships with peers from around the world, learning in a dynamic and inspiring environment, and diving into the rich culture of a multicultural city? We can’t wait to welcome you to the beautiful CUHK campus for an unforgettable academic and multicultural journey!
Date: 3 - 24 August 2025
Location: Hong Kong, China
Tuition Fee: HK$17,000, Early Bird Discount is HK$16,300 (apply before 31 April 2025)
How to Apply: Apply directly
Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
Additional Info: They offer two courses of intensive Chinese language training in Putonghua at various levels. The programme will provide an opportunity for you to acquire pragmatic competence in the Chinese language through classroom learning and immersion activities.
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.