Many overseas institutions offer the opportunity to gain an international experience for a short period of time. These short term opportunities are typically in the format of a summer or winter school, which are usually around 4 - 6 weeks in length. Typically summer opportunities are advertised from January onwards.
There are two types of short term opportunities:
There are a small number of summer short-term opportunities where we, in conjunction with the partner, are able to offer lower or no-fee places. These are offered via a competitive application process and the current opportunities are listed below. Students will be supported by the Global Opportunities team throughout the process.
A number of our partner institutions offer learning and research programmes over their summer and winter breaks. These opportunities are organised, managed, and hosted directly by the provider, not Durham University. They are offered on a fee-paying basis, but this cost sometimes includes on-the-ground housing, meals, and social activities. Most programmes are offered in English, however, there are a number where you can study in a foreign language. The Global Opportunities team will provide guidance where possible, however the onus would be on the student to complete any necessary application.
All fees and costs are payable by the student to the partner directly. These opportunities are listed below and are not eligible for Turing funding.
UCA International Summer School 2026
Choose from 12 programmes from from artificial intelligence to marine sciences.
Website: UCA International Summer School 2026 – Vicerrectorado de Internacionalización
Application deadline: 14 June 2026
Geneva Summer School (June - September 2026)
Website: Geneva Summer Schools • HomeApplication Deadline: Deadlines Vary
1) Summer School of Economics and Business | 29 June - 24 July 2026Four of the regular courses of 6 ECTS credits, taught in English, in a 4-week intensive format (choose 1 or 2) from Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis, International Finance, Global Marketing and Doing Business in Spain.
Website: http://uamsseb.education Application deadline: 5 June 2026
2) Summer School “Selected Topics in Tourism, International Hospitality and Attractions Management” |13-24 July 2026
A 2-week intensive course of 6 ECTS credits, taught in English. Topics include: Environmental policy and sustainable tourism; cutting-edge technology applied to tourism activities; human resource management; hospitality finance; exploring AI to better understand customer satisfaction; and culture, history, leisure, and attractions management in Madrid.
Website: https://uamsseb.education/tourism. Application deadline: 19 June 2026
Summer School in Classical Languages (15 June - 3 July)
Website: Summer School in Classical Languages — Filologia Classica e Italianistica - FiclitApplication deadline: 2 June 2026
TU Berlin Summer School 2026 (6 July - 28 August 2026)
All classes are held in English. Applicants must have at least one year of university experience.
Offering both on-campus and online courses, ranging from two to four weeks. Courses will be available in areas such as computer science, sustainability, design, entrepreneurship, and much more!
Website: Summer School - TU Berlin
Application deadline: Registrations deadlines are one month before the start of your course. Applications after then will be considered but not guaranteed.
Graduate Summer School ( 8 July - 17 July 2026)
Website: Luiss Graduate Summer School | Summer Courses in Rome
Application deadline: 22 June 2026
Summer Bachelor Program, Cergy campus (6 July - 17 July 2026)
Website: Summer Bachelor Cergy || ESSECApplication deadline: 31 May 2026
Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Africa, Rabat campus (6 July - 24 July 2026)
Website: Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Africa || ESSECApplication deadline: 31 May 2026
Summer Camp for Outstanding Students 2026 (6-11 July 2026)
Application Deadline: TBC *
*A nomination is required from GO, please reach out to express your intention to apply. Nomination Deadline: 13 May 2026 (CST)
School of Science and Engineering (SSE) Summer Camp (July - August 2026)
Application Link: 2026 CUHK-Shenzhen SSE Elite Undergraduate Summer Camp – Registration Link
PKU Summer School (July 2026)
Website: Peking University Summer School International 2026Application deadline: 31 May 2026
Summer Programmes at NUS (30 June - 17 July 2026)
If you are considering a short study abroad experience during your summer break, what better way than to immerse yourself in one of the most exciting and culturally-diverse countries in the world! NUS offers a selection of summer programmes here in Singapore to cater to the various academic and personal interests that you may have.
Full list of programmes: Summer Programmes at NUS
Application closing date: Varies for each programme, see above link for full details and dates.
CUHK International Summer School (ISS) 2026 (Two Sessions: 21 June - 29 July and 3 - 26 August)
Ready to turn your summer into an unforgettable academic and cultural adventure? Imagine:
Website: CUHK Summer Programmes | The Chinese University of Hong KongApplication deadline: 30 April 2026 (July Session) and 31 May 2026 (August Session)
Vancouver Summer Program | 5 June - 5 July or 17 July - 17 August 2026
A four week experience for international undergraduate students. Students select one course package consisting of two academically complementary courses. Over 60 packages across disciplines such as Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Science, and many more. Join one of UBC's upcoming information sessions via the link below to find out more.
Website: Vancouver Summer Program – UBC. Application deadline: 27 March 2026 (June session) or 17 April 2026 (July session)
Summer School | Summer 2026
UniAndes offer three Summer School Programmes: Law, Management and Colombia: Language, Nature and Peace.
Website: Summer Schools | Uniandes Internationalization
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