Summer exchange opportunities

Explore going abroad this summer through exchange opportunities for current students at York

The University of York offers an annual number of places to students at the summer exchange opportunities below. Check each destination below for eligibility based on your level of study.

Summer exchange opportunities take place at our partner institutions abroad. Some costs may be covered by our reciprocal exchange agreements, however you must apply through York to be considered for an exchange place. Please check each destination below for specific costs associated with that opportunity. You will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical expenses, living expenses and course fees (if applicable). You will also need to consider logistical arrangements such as visa/immigration requirements, accommodation, travel and medical requirements (e.g. vaccinations). Global Opportunities cannot be held responsible for the content of external websites.

Students who apply for summer exchange opportunities may be eligible to apply for funding from the York Futures Scholarships.

Applications for summer exchange opportunities in 2026 will open on 21 January 2026. Find the application form on the How to Apply webpages.

Further opportunities to go abroad during the summer can be found on our independent summer opportunities webpage.

China - Peking University Summer School International

Exchange details: PKU Summer School International

Duration and Dates:

Session A (Two-Week Session) July 6 - July 17, 2026

Session B (Two-Week Session) July 20 - July 31, 2026

Session A&B (Four-Week Session) July 6 - July 31, 2026

Places available: 4

Cost: Tuition fees are waived, you will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical and living expenses.

Accommodation: Limited on-campus accommodation available.

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year). Chinese nationals cannot apply for a fee-waived place on this summer school.

China - Renmin University of China

Exchange details: Renmin University International Summer School

Duration and Dates: 2026 dates to be confirmed.

Places available: to be confirmed.

Cost: Tuition fees are waived, you will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical and living expenses, registration fee and visa costs.

Accommodation: Limited on-campus accommodation available.

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year).

China - Zhejiang Normal University

Exchange details: The workshop integrates Chinese traditional culture, rural culture visits and immersive experiences, visits to leading Chinese AI enterprises, and an in-depth rural residency. Participants will stay with local villagers and work in mixed teams with ZJNU students to provide cultural and creative design services that support rural revitalisation, cultural renewal, and local economic development. Oriental Ecological Wisdom and Art Innovation (ZJNU) (PDF , 21,144kb)

Duration and Dates: 5 - 18 July 2026.

Places available: 15

Cost: Tuition fees are waived, and accommodation is free. You will need to budget for international flights, personal expenses such as medical and living expenses, and visa costs.

Accommodation: Accommodation is included in the fee-waived place and is free to successful applicants. Accommodation will be provided in a mixture of hotel and homestay options.

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year). Not open to Chinese nationals.

Denmark - Aarhus University

Exchange details: AU Summer University

Duration and dates: 6 July - 24 July 2025 or 27 July - 14 August 2026, depending on the course you attend it can last 1-3 weeks.

Places available: 6

Cost: Tuition fees are waived, you will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical and living expenses.

Accommodation: Aarhus University Housing offers accommodation to international students participating in AU Summer University, but cannot guarantee housing for all participants.

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year).

Hong Kong - Chinese University of Hong Kong

Exchange details: International Summer School

Duration and Dates: 2026 July and August session dates to be confirmed, depending on the course you attend it can last 2-4 weeks.

Places available: up to 4

Cost: Tuition fees are waived, you will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical and living expenses.

Accommodation: Double or triple occupancy rooms on-campus are guaranteed for summer school participants.

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year).

Exchange details: Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (please specify on your application if you wish to be considered for the SURP instead of the International Summer School.

Duration and Dates: 21 June – 15 August 2026 for eight weeks.

Places available: up to 4

Cost: Tuition fees are waived, you will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical and living expenses.

Accommodation: Double or triple occupancy rooms on-campus.

Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year).

Singapore - Singapore Management University

Exchange details: SMU Global Summer Programme (GSP), consists of three tracks: Digital Intelligence, Asian Insights and Sustainable Futures.

Duration and Dates: Session 1: 29 June - 24 July 2026; Session 2: 13 July - 7 August 2026

Places available: 4

Cost: Tuition fees are waived. You will need to budget for international flights, accommodation, medical and living expenses.

Accommodation: students are responsible for sourcing and arranging for their own accommodation. Further advice about possible accommodation providers can be found here.

Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students (excluding students currently in their final year).

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