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Shorter stays abroad

Unfamiliar cultures, a different language, new friends, other approaches to your field of study – time abroad is interesting, challenging, and formative. But you don’t have to pack your bags for a semester or a whole year. Summer schools or other shorter stays abroad are a compact alternative.

Offers from our partner universities and selected scholarship programmes for shorter stays abroad:

Europe

France: ICN Business School’s Summer Programme | Application deadline: 27 February 2026

ICN Business School´s Summer Programme

 

We are delighted to announce the second edition of ICN Business School’s Summer Programme, taking place from June 22 to July 3, 2026, on our campuses in Paris and Berlin! Following the success of the first edition, which was highly appreciated by participating students, we would be very happy to welcome students from our partner schools once again.

 

This programme offers participants a unique opportunity to:

 

Gain valuable skills through hands-on workshops and courses led by industry professionals.

Boost their creativity and entrepreneurial mindset in a multicultural learning environment.

Experience the vibrant cultures of Paris and Berlin, two of Europe’s most dynamic capitals.

 

Beyond the classroom, students will connect with peers from around the world, broadening both their academic and professional horizons.

 

📎Please find attached the programme brochure with detailed information on courses, activities, and logistics.

 

Important Dates:

 

Application deadline: Friday, 27 February 2026

Information sessions via Zoom:

Tuesday 21 October from 10am to 11am (Paris time): Zoom link

Tuesday 21 October from 5pm to 6pm (Paris time): Zoom link

Wednesday 22 October from 10am to 11am (Paris time): Zoom link

Wednesday 22 October from 5pm to 6pm (Paris time): Zoom link

 

For further information, please feel free to contact us at international@icn-artem.com.

Italy: Intensive Summer course at the University of Bergamo | Application deadline: 5 June 2026

Intensive Summer course of Italian language at the University of Bergamo

 

The University of Bergamo has been organizing courses in the Italian language and culture for foreigners since 1978. Among its various teaching activities, CIS offers each Summer an international intensive course of Italian Language, in the month of July (the next edition is from 29 June to 17 July 2026).

More information about our Summer course is available on our webpage www.unibg.it/cis-july.

 

Please find attached a poster of the course in Italian and English.

Italy: BIP Short-Term Program UniTrento | Application deadline: 2 March 2026

BIP - Short Term Programs for International Students

 

addressed to senior Bachelor’s students (who have finished the 2nd year of studies) and all Master’s students coming from partner universities.

Two Summer schools will take place at UniTrento both from 29 June to 10 July 2026:

- Summer School SLICE II - Stories of Linguistic and Cultural Encounters - 2nd edition

- Summer School NEMESI II - Futuristic Spaces and ArchiLectures: Depero scenarios for Trento - 2nd edition

Please notice that the nomination on your part is NOT needed (unless you need it) and students are asked to apply directly online from 2 February to 2 March 2026.

If applicable, they might at this stage contact you to enquire about the availability of an Erasmus+ short-term mobility scholarship/contribution.

 

Selection of admitted participants is carried out by the UniTrento academic coordinators and you will receive in the second half of March the list of admitted students and instructions in case they move within the Erasmus+ program. For this purpose, in the on-line application students will be asked to insert the contact information for the relevant office or person at your institution.

 

In the event that the minimum number of students required for the Summer School to qualify as a Blended Intensive Programme is not reached, the programme will not be reported as a failed BIP and will not affect you: the mobilities of the students may instead be imported as Erasmus short-term mobility within the Beneficiary Module.

All students will receive a fee waiver.

Details about the contents, ECTS, application process, deadlines, costs of living, Testimonials and photo galleries of the previous editions, are available on the dedicated webpage for each school.

Croatia: International Summer School by Algebra Bernays University | Application deadline: 15 March 2026

We are excited to invite your students to participate in the International Summer School, organized by Algebra Bernays University from 29 June to 24 July 2026 in the vibrant capital of Zagreb and one week in Šibenik on the Adriatic coast, Croatia. 🌞

Learn more about the program on our website: International Summer School by Algebra Bernays University

 

We are proud to announce that this will be our 10th International Summer School and we have many special surprises in store! From fun workshops to networking sessions, it’s going to be an unforgettable experience for all participating students :D

 

Students will experience the perfect blend of creativity, innovation, and technology in one of Europe’s top summer destinations.

The first week from 29 June to 3 July will be optional for international students who wish to attend the elective Croatian Language and Culture program.

The main program will take place from 6 to 24 July.

 

Our International Summer School is tailor-made to offer students an innovative choice of programs from various fields of digital technologies. Students can apply for one of the 6 programs in 4 major fields:

• Data Science & Innovation:

Artificial Intelligence

Data-Driven Storytelling

• Hardcore IT:

Cyber Security

• Tech Design and Development

Game Design

Mobile Application Development

• Brand Identity:

Creativity and Storytelling in Marketing

 

You can explore the International Summer School experience in the video here.

I am also sending you the official program flyer in the attachment.

 

Our Scholarships program is open until 31 January 2026. Students can learn how to apply on the website.

Students can earn a minimum of 6 ECTS credits while exploring the capital city of Zagreb and the coastal town of Šibenik.

International students can earn an extra 4 ECTS credits in our free Croatian Language and Culture program, where they will discover interesting facts about Croatian culture and even learn a bit of Croatian to make them feel right at home!

The full tuition fee for students amounts to 1990.00 euro per program. For students from partner universities, the full partner tuition amounts to 1791.00 euro per program.

The Early Bird tuition fee amounts to 1691.50 euro per program. If your students apply before 15 March (Early Bird deadline) and cover the tuition costs by 31 March, the Early Bird partner tuition amounts to 1522.35 euro.

In case partners nominate a group of students, group discounts are calculated depending on the group size.

 

Tuition includes:

• Lunch on all class days

• Organized transportation between Zagreb and Šibenik

• Sightseeing tours in Zagreb and Šibenik

• Industry speakers and guest lecturers

• Specialized workshops

• Social events and student activities

 

We are also open to creating custom-made programs per the requirements of our partners for a group of at least 16 participants.

 

We ask our partners to send the official student nominations by mid-March 2026.

All participating students should submit their applications directly via our online application form.

As part of the admission procedure, we hold a short online interview with prospective students.

In case of a larger group, we organize group webinars to share all information about the program.

Portugal: Antibiotherapy and boosters testing to control biofilm resistance | 6 February 2026

Antibiotherapy and boosters testing to control biofilm resistance

The Faculty of Engineering – University of Porto (FEUP/U.Porto) is pleased to announce the upcoming Winter School entitled “Antibiotherapy and boosters testing to control biofilm resistance”, which will take place in Porto, Portugal, from 16 to 20 March 2026, in the framework of the European project InnovAntiBiofilm.

This intensive training programme is designed for Master and PhD students interested in antimicrobial resistance, biofilms, and innovative therapeutic strategies. The programme combines lectures with hands-on laboratory sessions, providing participants with the opportunity to explore antibiotherapy and booster compounds, and to learn cutting-edge techniques to address biofilm-associated resistance.

Registration is open until 6 February, and the number of available places is limited. More information and registration details are available at: https://forms.office.com/e/EnC6FsezJE

This course is free of charge. 

Should you have any questions, please contact: innovantibiofilm@fe.up.pt

Czechia: Funding programme 2026

The Bavarian-Czech Academic Agency (BTHA) provides information about current calls for proposals for funding programmes for projects carried out at universities, universities of applied sciences, and universities of the arts in Bavaria and in Czechia.

Grant programmes in 2026:

-Grants for stays in Czechia for research or study 
-Grants for language courses or summer schools in Czechia 
-Grants for internships in Czechia 
-Grants for language courses or summer schools in Bavaria 

For further information, please see www.btha.de under the section entitled “Stipendien” (grants). 

 

Funding programmes in 2026: 

-”Bilateral Winter/Summer Schools 2026” for bilaterally organised courses with students from both countries 
-”Bavarian-Czech Academic Projects 2026” for conferences, workshops, small-scale research projects, and project preparation 
-”Mobility Grants – Czechia 2026” for study, lecture, and research trips from and to Czechia. 

For more information, visit www.btha.de under the section “Förderung” (Funding). 

 

Save the date:

On 11 June 2026 The Bavarian-Czech Academic Agency will celebrate its 10-year anniversary!  A ceremony to celebrate the anniversary is included as part of the 5th Bavarian-Czech University Forum that will take place from 11 - 12 June 2026 at the University of Regensburg. We’re pleased to extend a warm invitation to the event and will provide more information about the event and registration soon. 

Asia

BayChina Summer University in Qingdao, China | Application deadline: 26 April 2026

BayChina Summer University in Qingdao, China | Application deadline: 26 April 2026

 

Within four weeks, the Summer University provides students with a comprehensive insight into the regional and cultural aspects of today's China. Lectures, seminars and workshops on China-specific conditions and developments in the fields of society, economics and law form the core of the Summer University. They are complemented by events in the fields of history, politics and geography. A language course and excursions to Chinese and international companies round off the programme. You can find more information here.

 

Who can participate in the Summer University?  

Students at all Bavarian universities and universities of applied sciences.  

 

When and where will the Summer University take place? 

It is currently planned that the Summer University will take place in August 2026 (exact dates will published at a later time) in Qingdao, a port city in Shandong Province in the east of the People’s Republic of China with a population of 2.6 million.

 

Cost breakdown*

The costs for the content-related course programme in Qingdao (language course, materials, lectures, visits, etc.) are covered entirely by BayCHINA, i.e. there are no additional costs for this.

Participants are responsible for the following costs:

Visa: 160 euros

Travel (return trip): approx. 1000-1200 euros

Accommodation in an international student hall of residence at the University of Qingdao:

- in a double room: approx. 220 euros (60 CNY/day)

-in a single room: approx 440 euros (120 CNY/day)

Food (at the university canteen): 5-10 euros/day

* The expected costs are estimates based on experiences from last year and an exchange rate of 7.6 CNY/euro. Changes are therefore possible.

 

Application:

Submit the application form on the Stipsys platform and also send it together with the other documents supporting your application by email to Dr Peng Kuang (peng.kuang(at)baychina.de). 

 

Application documents: 

* In your personal statement, please describe yourself, your motivation to participate in the summer university, and your expectations from the programme. 

The personal statement should be included in your application and should be at least 1 DIN A4 page long. 

 

Application deadline:  

30 April 2026  

 

Contact:  

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Peng Kuang by email (peng.kuang@baychina.de) or by telephone (0921/55-5457).  

Hong Kong: Hong Kong Baptist University 2026 Summer Programme | Application deadline: 27 March 2026

(Early Bird: 16 February 2026)

 

Hong Kong Baptist University 2026 Summer Programme runs 2nd to 31st July and offers a standout mix of experiences designed to inspire and enrich your students in Hong Kong and Macao, China.

 

✦ Programme Features ✦

We offer a diverse selection of credit-bearing courses across various disciplines, all designed to spark intellectual curiosity in your students. In addition to these engaging academic opportunities, we have planned a series of exciting activities: for your students to explore the vibrant energy of Hong Kong and Macao, China:

• Macao adventure, the Las Vegas of the East, with a Grand Prix Experience

• Magical Theme Park Exploration

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites

• Jungle Night Walk Lit by Fireflies

• Beachside BBQ Party

• Free Tuition with On-campus Accommodation

• Credit-Bearing Courses across Disciplines

 

✦ Free Tuition ✦

For just US$ 1,520, the fee covers On-campus Accommodation in a Brand New student hostel, Macao China tour, Theme Park access, all listed activities, administration and visa fees.

 

✦ Early Bird Offer ✦

Students who complete their application on or before 16 February 2026 will receive one FREE Hong Kong Ocean Park Entry Ticket!

 

✦ Nomination and Application Details ✦

Please nominate your students on or before 27 March 2026 via the link below: HERE. Upon nomination, your students will then receive detailed application instructions from HKBU by email. The application deadline for them is 10 April 2026. We’d greatly appreciate it if you could please help us promote this amazing programme to your students and share our e-Poster (attached) with them.

 

✦ Enquiries ✦

If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team at summerprog@hkbu.edu.hk.

India: BayIND Summer School 2026 | Application deadline: 2 May 2026

BayIND Summer School 2026 | Application deadline: 2 May 2026

 

The application period for the BayIND Summer School 2026 has begun.
Apply to be a participant and experience an exciting journey through south India together in a group of 20 students from Bavaria.

Bavarian students in all subject areas and degree programmes can tour south India for three weeks with us and learn -on site- about studying opportunities, the country, the people, and the culture. As every year we are planning a diverse programme with lectures and project work with Indian students, visits to different companies, institutions, and start-ups and of course a lot of culture.

The 2026 Summer School is in the planning phase and is currently scheduled to take place:22 August - 12 September 2026

The preparatory workshop comprises two parts: an online seminar and a preparatory meeting at Hof University of Applied Sciences. 
The meeting in Hof is planned for 26 - 27 June 2026.
Participation in the workshop is mandatory.

Applications are accepted until 2 May 2026

Further information can be found at: https://www.bayind.de/go-india/fuer-studierende/programme

Application: Online application

 

GoIndia Online-Seminar - Discover India with BayIND!

In our webinar, we provide information to interested students in Bavaria about the support we can provide them along their path to India. We also report on our Summer School that will be held in south India again. 

Please register online for the seminar.

Date: 9 April 2026 I 3.00 pm

India: PSGIM India Study Abroad 2026 Program | Application deadline: 31 May 2026

PSGIM India Study Abroad 2026 Program from 6 - 19 September 2026

In cooperation with the IGCHE, the PSG Institute of Management in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, organises a two-week academic programme, to introduce future specialists and managers to Indian culture, business, and technology.

The focus of this summer school is on intercultural skills and knowledge. Excursions to various companies and cultural field trips to the area around Coimbatore (Bangalore, Kerala, Nilgiri mountains) are also part of the programme.

Participants may choose one of the current topics: (preliminary plan):

 

Exploring Emerging Technologies in Business

Essentials of Business Management

Entrepreneurship Essentials

Understanding India's Economy

The lectures will be held in English. Participants receive a certificate and 3 ECTS may be recognised (depending on previous agreement and your home university).

The summer school offers the opportunity to explore a country that occupies and will continue to occupy an important position in the global market.

The PSG Institute of Management, which is part of the PSG College of Technology, is an outstanding educational institution with which the IGCHE has been working for many years and with which it founded the PSGIAS German School of Technology in March 2025.

Details

Dates: 6 – 19 Sept 2026

Accommodation: The PSG Institute of Management provides places in the Jade Guest House. During multiple-day excursions, accommodation is also provided.

Travel: Please book flights individually and plan to arrive in Coimbatore by 6 September at the latest. When you arrive in Coimbatore, you will be picked up at the airport by PSG. Flights from Frankfurt to Bangalore (round trip) cost around 800 - 1000 euros.

Visas: We will provide assistance for requesting a visa. A visa for such trips to India is easy to apply for online, but please only use the official sites we will refer you to.

Insurance and vaccinations: Please take out travel health insurance / international health insurance for the duration of your trip. Ask your primary physician (at least two months in advance) about currently recommended vaccinations (there are no compulsory vaccinations).

Costs: The on-site programme including accommodation and meals, excursions, overnight stays, entrance fees etc. is subsidised by the DHIK and IGCHE support associations and costs 1,200 euros per person. So, the overall cost for each participant should be approximately 2,000 - 2,200 euros.

Eligibility: All students of DHIK member universities.

Number of places: 20

Application: As there are limited places, you must apply to participate. Please send your application, including a confirmation of enrolment, CV (in table format), and a brief personal statement (max. one page) to contact@igche.de.

Application deadline: 31 May 2026

Your questions, our answers: If you have questions, you can reach us at contact@igche.de. Additionally, we will offer online information sessions in early 2026.

Information: Summer School for German Students | Indo-German Center For Higher Education


Info event on Zoom: 

Korea: Konkuk International Summer School 1 & 2 | Application deadline: 31 May 2026

Konkuk International Summer School 1 & 2 | Application deadline: 31 May 2026

 

Duration of Program

📘 Summer 1: July 1 (Wed)–July 25 (Sat), 2026 (22 days)

📗 Summer 2: August 3 (Mon)–August 21 (Fri), 2026 (17 days)

 

Contact Information

Email: welcome@konkuk.ac.kr

Phone: +82-2-2049-6210, 6258

Office of International Affairs, Konkuk University

 

Information: Overview

Africa

South Africa: Celebrate Diversity - Share Knowledge: Welcome to South Africa | Application deadline: 12 April 2026

Septemberschool from 30 Aug - 12 Sept 2026 in Cape Town

The German University Consortium for International Cooperation (DHIK) is an association of 37 universities in German-speaking countries that jointly run exchange and double degree programs with foreign universities.

 

The Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) is a catalyst consortium that supports member institutions through technology-focused teaching and learning, applied research, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, enabling societal transformation.

Together we want to break new grounds and are offering a summer school in September 2026.

Be one of the first participants of this pioneering partnership at the Cape Peninsula University of Technologie (CPUT) in Cape Town!

 

DHIK has uploaded a few impressions from 2025 to their YouTube channel:

www.youtube.com/shorts/DF50-BhrM7w

A longer report is available on the DHIK blog:

www.dhik.org/aktuelles/2025-dhik-thensa-septemberschool/

 

More information about the Septemberschool 2026 will be published as it becomes available on this website:

www.hs-esslingen.de\gotosouthafrica

 

Applications for the Septemberschool 2026 are being accepted until 12 April 2026 under the following link:

www.hs-esslingen.de/internationales/wege-ins-ausland/freemover-und-kurzaufenthalte/septemberschool-2026-in-south-africa/bewerbung

 

An event with information about the Septemberschool 2026 will be held on 31 March 2026 at 6.00 pm

hs-esslingen.webex.com/hs-esslingen/j.php

 

Kerstin Knieriemen is the contact person for all questions about the Septemberschool at the following email address:

GotoSouthAfrica@hs-esslingen.de