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.

• Intensive_Summer_course_of_Italian_language_2026.pdf (527 KB)
• Corso_di_italiano_per_stranieri_2026.pdf (518 KB)

Spain: Language and Culture at Catholic University of Avila | Application deadline: 31 May 2026

Attached please find information about the Aula de Lengua y Cultura Española (Institute of Spanish Language and Culture) which will be held online at the Universidad Católica de Ávila (Catholic University of Ávila) from June 29 - July 24, 2026.

This long standing program offers an enriching academic and cultural immersion experience designed for international students wishing to deepen their knowledge of the Spanish language, literature, and culture. The following 4 ECTS courses will be offered:

• Spanish Language (A1 to C2)

• Survey of Spanish Literature / Literary Criticism

• Spanish Culture and Civilization

• Business Spanish

• Spanish Mysticism

• Medical Spanish

Below you will find the detailed cost information:

Tuition fee: 790 euros per course (includes teaching materials and books)

Cultural academic visits: 350 euros (Salamanca, Segovia, Alba de Tormes, El Escorial)

Accommodation (June 28 – July 25): Prices vary depending on the selected option:

• Hotel Don Carmelo (room only)

• Residence Hall Colegio Mayor Antonio de Honcala (room & full board)

• Host family (room & full board)

We are pleased to offer our Erasmus+ partner universities a 25% discount on tuition fee, as part of our commitment to strengthening academic cooperation within you.

Application deadline: 31 May 2026

• Bilingual_Program_Info_Info_programa_bilingüe_AULCE-UCAV.pdf (94 KB)

Spain: ULPGC Summer School | Application deadline: 1 June 2026

ULPGC Summer School

The ULPGC is organising our Summer School, an intensive Spanish learning programme.

Our Summer School has morning classes in Spanish A1+ level and in the afternoons there are various activities of linguistic immersion and collaborative experiential tourism that we know will delight the participating students (kayaking, Yincanas, cultural visits, visits to the dunes of Maspalomas...).

If you have any questions, please contact us at: secv.internacional@ulpgc.es;

In this link you can find all the information and the registration process; internacional.ulpgc.es/en/idiomas-summer/

• 01_SPANISH_SUMMER_SCHOOL_ULPGC_2026.pdf (130 KB)
• SUMMER_SCHOOL_2026_A1.pdf (4 MB)

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

🎤 NEW THIS YEAR: K-Pop & Korean Culture : A Course Unlike Any Other

We are proud to introduce The K-Pop Invasion: Music, Media, and the Global Rise of Korean Entertainment, a brand-new course developed in collaboration with broadcasting industry professionals and taught by Dr. Amy Dahm Huh (D.M.A., Artistic Director, New York Artists Guild).

This is not a lecture course. It is an immersive industry experience:

• 🎬 Exclusive visit to MBC Broadcasting Studio + live rehearsal observation for Show! Music Core

• 🎤 Meet K-idols, agency representatives, producers, and television creators in person

• 💃 K-POP dance workshop with professional choreographers

• 🎵 Hands-on traditional instrument workshop (daegeum, sogeum, piri) + samulnori performance

• 📱 Create your own K-POP short-form content & social media reel

• 🎙️ Noraebang (Korean karaoke) cultural experience

• 🎶 Attend live performances with Korean musicians and guest artists

Enrollment is limited to 10 students : making this one of the most exclusive offerings in our program history.

🚀 THE FULL SUMMER I LINEUP

🧬 STEM Courses (New This Year)

• Introduction to Biotechnology — co-taught by Prof. Dong-Eun Kim (Dean, 170+ publications) & Dr. Joon Soo Park (Johns Hopkins Ph.D.), covering mRNA therapeutics and genetic diagnostics

• Introduction to Virtual Reality — Prof. HyungSeok Kim (30+ IEEE/ACM publications), hands-on VR/AR/XR workshops

📚 Signature Courses

• International Business | K-Psychology | K-Beauty | K-Music (NEW, max 10 students)

• Intensive Korean Language — Levels 0 through 5, all proficiency levels welcome, max 20 students per level, 3 credits each

🌟 WHAT MAKES KONKUK SUMMER I DIFFERENT

✅ Intentionally small cohort (100 students) : real support, real community, real Seoul

✅ Buddy Program rated 4.7/5 : 1:4 pairing with Korean students, not just a welcome event

✅ 50% OFF Waterbomb K-POP Concert + FREE round-trip chartered bus — Korea's iconic outdoor festival, included

✅ FREE Lotte World admission ticket

✅ Overall satisfaction: 4.6/5

We would be truly honored to welcome your students to Konkuk this July. With only 20 seats remaining across the program — and just 10 in the new K-Music course — we hope you'll share this with anyone who might be the right fit.

📌 Program Page: www.konkuk.ac.kr/oiaeng/18860/subview.do

📌 Quick Links (Notion): www.notion.so/Konkuk-University-Short-Term-Programs-Quick-Links-31f4ec121145803588aad03d1e12884b

📸 Instagram: @konkukshortstay: www.instagram.com/konkukshortstay/

• 2026_Konkuk_University_International_Summer_School_1_Brochure.pdf (5 MB)
• 2026_Konkuk_University_International_Summer_School_2_Brochure__1_.pdf (3 MB)

Korea: Chung-Ang University International Summer Program | Application deadline: 31 May 2026 / 6 June 2026

We are delighted to announce our 2026 CAU International Summer Program at Chung-Ang University.

Our International Summer Program (ISP) welcomes students from different countries around the world each year. Through the program, students will:

• Explore K-Entertainment, K-POP, Korean language, and culture

• Participate in cultural activities such as K-POP dance, Hanbok experience, baseball games, and more

• Meet students from around the world and build global friendships

• Earn academic credits while experiencing life in Korea

Program Dates:

• Session 1: June 25 – July 21, 2026 (4 weeks) / Nomination Deadline : May 31 (Extended)

• Session 2: August 4 – August 21, 2026 (3 weeks) / Nomination Deadline : June 7

Please find more details in the flyer and attached brochure, as well as on our YouTube channel and program webpage. Interested Students may apply either through the OIA or directly via the application QR code provided in the flyer below.

For Nomination please contact the International Office of the Ohm: Franziska.utomo@th-nuernberg.de

• 2026_CAU_ISP_Brochure.pdf (5 MB)

Korea: Ajou International Summer School (AISS) 2026 | Application deadline: 4 June 2026

We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the Ajou International Summer School (AISS) this summer as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our partnership and expand opportunities for students.

The program provides students with a unique opportunity to explore K-Culture through diverse academic and cultural activities while building meaningful international friendships and collaborations.

Throughout the program, participants will experience various aspects of Korean culture through engaging activities. In addition, we will offer four courses, from which students will select two courses to earn a total of 6 credits.

As one of our valued partners, your participation would greatly enrich this program for both your institution and your students. We would sincerely appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with your students and considering the nomination of students from your institution.

We believe that the participation of your students and their role within the international academic community will contribute greatly to the success of this program.

Thank you very much for your continued partnership and support.

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Program Highlights

Dates June 30 - July 17, 2026 (Check-in: June 29 / Check-out: July 18)

Credits 6 credits

Courses Students will select one course from each category [A] and [B].

[A] - Economic Development and Policies (EDP) - Data Analytics & Business Decision-Making (DAB)

[B] - Sustainability (SUS) - Korean Language (KOR)

Hands-on Experiences K-POP Dance Workshop, Samsung Innovation Museum, Suwon Hwaseong Fortress (UNESCO World Heritage), Seoul City Tour, Bank of Korea Money Museum, and more!

Note: You cannot choose the following combinations as the classes are held at the same time:

- Economic Development and Policies (EDP) & Data Analytics & Business Decision-Making (DAB)

- Sustainability (SUS) & Korean Language (KOR)

What Awaits Your Students

• Explore Korea's past, present, and future through academic study and experiential learning

• Experience K-POP dance, traditional historic sites, and more

• Build friendships and networks with students from around the world

Nomination & Application

Nomination Deadline June 4, 2026 (23:59 KST)

Application Deadline June 5, 2026 (23:59 KST)

Nomination Form Please submit the nomination form via email to iss@ajou.ac.kr

Nomination is now open!

• Please fill out the attached file below to nominate the students who want to participate in the program

• For Nomination please contact the International Office: Franziska.utomo@th-nuernberg.de

Note: Admission decisions will be made once both the nomination and the student application are received.

Early nominations are highly encouraged, as this allows us to provide students with pre-arrival information earlier.

Tuition & Program Fees

Note: KRW amounts are fixed. USD amounts listed below are based on the current exchange rate (1 USD = KRW 1,476.63 as of March 2026) and are provided for reference only.

The exact USD amount will be confirmed in the invoice, which will be sent in May. Please note that the final amount may vary depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment.

Description Amount (KRW) Amount (USD, approximate)

Tuition KRW 2,300,000 ~ USD 1,558

On-Campus Housing

(June 29 - July 18, 2026 / double-occupancy, 19 nights & 20 days) KRW 414,000 ~ USD 280

Partner University Scholarship - KRW 540,000 ~ - USD 366

Total KRW 2,174,000 ~ USD 1,472

Note: The payment can be made in either Korean won (KRW) or US dollars (USD).

A copy of the invoice will be emailed to you once admission has been granted.

Payment must be made by wire transfer. We do not accept credit cards.

On-campus housing (double-occupancy, 19 nights & 20 days)

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AISS brings together students from partner universities across the globe - creating a vibrant, multicultural community where lifelong friendships and academic growth go hand in hand. We warmly invite your students to be part of this unique experience.

We look forward to welcoming your students to Ajou University and creating a meaningful international experience together.

• 2026_AISS_Brochure.pdf (2 MB)