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Partner and independent summer programmes

Applications for the below summer programmes are made directly to the institution. Students will be liable for all costs, including tuition fees.

Students who apply for these summer opportunities may be eligible to apply for funding from the Travel Bursary Awards or the York Futures Scholarships. 

Please note that the University of York does not permit travel to any country where the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advise against all travel. At this time, we have suspended all incoming and outgoing mobility with Russian institutions and organisations.  This means that the University of York will not approve any independently sourced projects or other mobilities in Russia where institutional documentation is required to proceed and university travel insurance applications will be rejected.

Summer highlights

Summer 2024 highlights

If you're interested in one of the programmes below, look at applying internally for summer abroad funding to help towards the cost. 

University of Cape Town

Programme: Global Short Academic Programmes include the topics of Afropolitanism, Social Justice and Social Entrepreneurship or Sustainable Water Management.

Duration and Dates: 10 June to 5 July 2024 and 8-19 July 2024, depending on the course you attend it can last 2-5 weeks.

Cost: $3,300 - $5,000 includes tuition fees, accommodation and field trips. You will need to budget for international flights, medical and living expenses. 

Application: Apply directly to the University of Cape Town

CITY College, University of York Europe Campus 

Programme: Global displacement, human rights and unequal development

Location: Thessaloniki, Greece

Duration and Dates: 27 June to 4 July 2024, 8 days.

Cost: 1,000 Euros includes seminar fees, participation to excursions, 8 nights hotel stay in shared double bedrooms, breakfast and 1 meal per day, entrance to museums, 1 group dinner. You will need to budget for international flights and living expenses. Look at applying internally for a York Futures Scholarship to help towards the cost. 

Course: The 6th Migration Summer School 2024 in Thessaloniki focuses on critical humanitarianism and the limitations posed on the migrants’ ability and even ‘right’ in the eyes of the public to express and perform parts of their identity beyond that of refugees or asylum seekers. Framing migration from the purview of human rights challenges this problematic prioritisation of ‘status’ over a more holistic approach of migrants as social entities, allows for social justice, equity and equality to emerge as a great equalizer and aligns with more recent development agendas of national and transnational configurations to firmly embed human rights in their strategies and programmes.

Who can apply: Applicants must be final year Undergraduate or Postgraduate students or PhD candidates registered on a university course in the field of migration or related Social Sciences (e.g. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics, Developmental Studies, Post-colonial Studies, International Political Economy, Communication Studies, Business Studies etc) and be fluent in English. Any other applicant should demonstrate a strong interest in migration related issues in order to be admitted to the programme.

Application: Apply directly to City College using the Summer School 2024 - Application form

Application deadline: 15 March 2024

Programmes at our Study Exchange partners

Many of our Study Exchange partners offer summer/winter schools which you can independently apply for and some of these programmes are listed alphabetically by country below:

Destination Institution Subject of study Length of study
Australia University of Western Australia Awaiting details for summer 2023: The Summer Down Under Research Internship is a unique eight-week intensive research training program. It provides an opportunity for high-performing international students, who are considering a UWA postgraduate degree, to get an insider's look at the University’s research specialities, meet and work with a potential future supervisor and experience the richness of Australian culture. 8 weeks
Australia University of Newcastle

This programme is a 4-week programme that runs across June and July and will provide a taste of studying abroad in Newcastle with the opportunity to experience the authentic Australian lifestyle in a vibrant city sprawled along a spectacular coastline. Students will study 1 course from 4 broad disciplines and will participate in some activities both on and off campus, including a 3-day activity in Sydney before the programme commences.

 4 weeks
Australia University of Newcastle virtual programme

Take 1 is a packaged programme offered at different times throughout the year and allows you to take 1 online course and to experience cultural activities offered by the University of Newcastle within the comfort of your own home.

 1 semester
Australia University of Sydney

Select one or two classes (6-12 credits) from a wide selection of courses including Business, Arts/Social Sciences, Health or Science and Engineering.

 5 weeks
Austria University of Vienna Summer Programme European Studies, Austrian Arbitration Academy and German Language Courses 4 weeks
Austria Graz International Summer School Seggau  The Graz International Summer School Seggau is an interdisciplinary and international program. The 2024 topic is 'Disruptive Imagination and Resistance in Europe and the Americas: STATE – SOCIETY – RELIGION'.  2 weeks
Canada University of British Columbia (UBC) Vancouver A four-week academic programme where students will be studying two academic courses taught by members of the UBC faculty. They will have the opportunity to participate in guided laboratory exercises, socio-cultural activities on campus, and explore the city of Vancouver.  4 weeks
Canada UBC Faculty of Arts Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) The Arts VSP is ideal for undergraduate students interested in studying globally relevant courses in subjects such as humanities, social sciences, and creative and performing arts, while at the same time meeting and sharing experiences with students from across the world.  4 weeks
SAR of China The Chinese University of Hong Kong The Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students from overseas universities to undertake research attachments for eight weeks at CUHK during the summer. Students will be actively engaged in research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member. 8 weeks
SAR of China  University of Hong Kong The HKU Summer Institute offers a range of in-person undergraduate courses, presented in four major categories - Research, Internships, Immersive Programmes, and Multi-location Programmes *10% early bird discount - apply by 31st January 2024*.  2 weeks
SAR of China University of Hong Kong A virtual summer programme spanning 8 days, regarding “Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in China” (CIEC). 8 days
Chile UC Chile Apacheta is a Spanish language and cultural immersion experience that integrates Spanish courses with intensive, credit-based courses in different disciplines. 4 weeks
Chile UC Chile Virtual Internship (PDF , 109kb) Virtual Research Internships or Mathematics, Computer and Information Sciences, Electrical, Engineering, Electronics, and Computer Science students. 12 weeks
Czech Republic  Charles University in Prague Summer Programme 

Awaiting details for summer 2023

 2 weeks 
Denmark ​Aarhus Summer University

More than 80 courses available in culture and society, media, language and linguistics, business and economics and business communication, law, health, science and technology

Some fee-waived places may be available on this summer school. 

 4 weeks 
Denmark University of Copenhagen (UCPH) International Summer Programme

The University of Copenhagen offers more than 30 international summer courses. The courses are at bachelor's and master's level, taught in English, and are open to domestic and international students.

 1-3 weeks July/August
Finland Turku Summer School

Eight different courses ranging from Circular Economy to Game Development.

 2 weeks
France University of Bordeaux

Topics cover a variety of disciplines, ranging from African studies to artificial intelligence to cardiology to digital humanities to neuroscience and more. 

 1 week
France

Université Grenoble Alpes

Interdisciplinary summer programmes

 2 weeks
France CPE Lyon The programme consists of French language classes in different levels and science/engineering classes in English to be chosen from one of the four schools. Students also take part in industrial and cultural visits.  5 weeks 
France Universite Paris - Pantheon Sorbonne

International Economics and Sustainable Global Development

 4 weeks
France Universite Paris-Sorbonne

Courses including philosophy, history, history of art, literature, geography, physics, biology

 4 weeks
France Sciences Po Summer School

Social sciences and French language

 4 weeks
France Summer School Paris Diderot

Engineering, French language and culture

 3 weeks
France The National Graduate School of Engineering of Caen (ENSICAEN)

The "Cyber in Normandy" summer school will focus on cybersecurity, hosting experts in this field from all over Europe. The target audiences are master’s students, doctorates and post-doctorates with prior knowledge and experience in cybersecurity.

 2 weeks 
Germany RWTH Aachen University Summer schools in Engineering 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Germany TU Berlin Summer University Participants can choose from various courses from our on-campus programme or online format. 2-4 weeks
Germany Technische Universität Braunschweig German language and culture summer school.  You will learn German in small groups at 4 different language levels. You will also learn about German culture and regional studies. 4-6 weeks
Germany University of Bayreuth Intercultural language course complimented by a communication or specialised course in areas from law to journalism. 2 weeks
Germany University of Cologne Awaiting summer 2023 details. 2 weeks
Germany Freie Universität Berlin

Intensive and semi-intensive German language classes alongside subject classes on various class topics.

 3-6 weeks
Germany Leibniz Universität Hannover

Summer Academy - German language classes

 3 weeks
Germany University of Konstanz

Innovation and Social Engagement for Europe summer school 2023 now open

 2 weeks
Germany Westfäliche-Wilhelms Universität Münster

Intercultural perspectives

 1 week
Ghana University of Ghana 

The programme explores the interconnection between climate change, migration, and biocultural heritage in the landscapes of West Africa, and will take students out of Accra to Mole National Park, Kumasi, and Elmina.

 10 days
Greece CITY College, University of York Europe Campus The theme of the previous theme summer school was ‘Migration and the crises of solidarity’. The programme focused on wider political, economic and social implications of migration through the lens of solidarity, via a series of lectures, workshops, guest speeches and engagement activities. 1 week
Italy Sapienza University of Rome Italian literature, arts, cinema, language 1-4 weeks
Italy University of Padua Summer School in Italian History and Culture. The intensive course will include lectures, workshops and interactive group activities. Courses in Italian language will also be offered as part of the School. The courses are open to Bachelor students (2nd/3rd year) or Master students (1st year) from universities across the globe. 4 weeks
Italy University of Trento Summer School

Summer schools in Psychological Humanities and Cognitive Science, Sustainability, North Africa-Middle East Politics and EU Security, Neutron Detectors and Related Applications and Digital Cities as Infrastructures for Smart Mobility. 

Winter schools in Gender Equality in Times of Populism and Sovereignism.

 1-2 weeks
Italy University of Bologna

Summer School in Classical Languages. The School offers intensive classes in Greek (for beginners) and Latin (for beginners or intermediate). All activities take place in English. 

 3 weeks
Japan Keio Summer Programme Keio University welcomes students from around the world to its new quarter long Summer Program for academic and cultural learning opportunities in Japan.‌ 2 months
Japan Kyoto University Kyoto Summer Program is a collaborative effort between the Kyoto University Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS) and Kyoto University Asian Studies Unit (KUASU). It is divided into two sub-programs: ILAS program, in which English is the main instruction language, and KUASU program, in which Japanese is the main instruction language.  2 weeks
Japan Tohoku University

The Tohoku University Japanese Program (TUJP) is either a 2 week or 4 week programme, involving the Japanese language, culture and society. 

 2-4 weeks
Japan Tohoku University STEM Summer Programme

The Tohoku University STEM Summer Programme (TSSP) is a 4 week programme that provides students with an 'insight on what society needs based on advanced science and technology in the future, and how students can contribute to society through research'. 

 4 weeks
Japan Tohoku University Engineering Summer Programme (TESP)

A 2 week programme combining engaging courses, a group project, Japanese language sessions and cultural/social activities.

  
Japan Shinkishi Hatai International Marine Biology Course

Open to undergraduate/PhD students who are majoring in Biology, Life Science, and related fields. Its purpose is to provide experiences with basic experiments and practices on Carcinology (diversity of amphipod crustaceans) and Developmental Biology.

 1 week
Japan  Tokyo Institute of Technology  An intensive course designed for undergraduate students within the STEM field, focusing on “Engineering Design for Social Resilience”.  4 weeks
​Japan ​Waseda University, Tokyo Participants will choose 2 courses such as literature and art, business, culture, economics, history, politics and sociology in the context of Japan and Asia pacific. The classes are taught in English by the experienced faculty members. Includes activities such as field trips, site visits and cultural events to experience Tokyo and Japan!​ ​4 weeks
Korea Yonsei University Korean Language Institute  A 5 week course that was designed for students wanting to learn Korean while experiencing Korean culture over their summer break. 4 weeks
Korea Yonsei University International Summer School  A range of 4 or 6 week courses including Korean Studies, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Arts & Humanities among others.  4 weeks
Korea Chung-Ang University A hybrid programme providing students with a window into Korea, where courses are coupled with cultural experiences that foster an understanding of Korea’s Culture and Society. 4 weeks
Korea Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) A unique opportunity to experience research at GIST by joining a research lab and receiving training and mentoring from the lab's professor. Suitable for 3rd year UG students, as well as PGR/PGT students.  8 weeks
Mexico Tec de Monterrey A variety of summer programmes offered in different disciplines. 4 weeks
Mexico UDLAP Online and in person Spanish language and culture programmes available across summer and winter 4 weeks
Netherlands Maastricht Summer School

35+ courses in economics, finance, law, politics, leadership and management, psychology, communication

 1-2 weeks
Netherlands Radboud University Nijmegen

This summer we have over 80 courses for you on offer, in a wide range of academic fields: law, science, business, languages, health, social sciences.

 1 week 
Netherlands Summer School Utrecht

200+ courses including European integration, cultural diversity within the European continent and European history, development of Dutch identity, present-day Dutch society and the role of the Netherlands on the international stage.

 1-6 weeks
Netherlands Urban Changemakers programme, University of Amsterdam

A 4 week programme enabling students to explore various urban issues, and how to tackle them in order to make change for the better. 

  
Norway Bergen Summer Research School

PhD summer research school based on the topic of 'Childhood: Nurturing care for building the future'.

 1 week
Singapore National University of Singapore National University of Singapore (NUS), Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is launching their signature FASStrack Summer Programme. Learn about economics, culture, social issues of South East Asia, South Asia and North Asia from NUS academics.  5 weeks
Singapore Singapore Management University

SMU is hosting their 8th Edition Global Summer Programme, consisting of two 'tracks': Asian Insights, and Sustainable Futures. 

 4 weeks
Spain Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Summer School of Economics and Business

4 weeks
Spain Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Summer Spanish Language & Culture course for intermediate level Spanish

4 weeks
Spain Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Climate Change

2-3 weeks
Switzerland University of Geneva

Courses include humanitarian action, environment, law, human rights, global health

 1-3 weeks
Switzerland Université de Lausanne

A range of courses including beginner or intensive options, resulting in a Certificate of Qualification in French (CQF)

3-6 weeks

July/August
USA Michigan State University

Summer 2023 will feature four popular programs, taught by renowned MSU faculty.

3 weeks
USA University of Rochester

Select one course to be taken with University of Rochester students from a range of course selections including physics, biology, mathematics, English and more.

 4 weeks
USA Rutgers University An inside look at the way the UN carries out its missions, the course is split between Rutgers University New Brunswick campus and New York 3 weeks

Independent summer programmes & volunteering

There are lots of third party providers who offer independent summer programmes / volunteering opportunities abroad - below are a selection of organisations who run programmes that you may be interested in:


Destination		 Organisation Area of study/work
Austria OEAD Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems Summer School in Vienna
China British Council Generation UK - China Work experience
China CRCC Asia CRCC Asia offers internships in China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam and the UK
​China/India ​Minds Abroad ​Minds Abroad study, internships and volunteering
Chile UDP Chile UDP International is launching new international summer and winter programs on different topics related to Chile and Latin America. Topics include doing business in Latin America; Astronomy and Solar Energy in Chile; Learn Spanish through the history of Chilean literature and poetry.
Fiji Think Pacific Intern, Placement and Volunteer Expeditions in the Fiji Islands
​France ​French Embassy ​Entente Cordiale Scholarships
Germany DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)

RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions.

Summer language courses aim to help students and graduates to improve their knowledge of German and their cultural knowledge of the country.
Sri Lanka Travelteer

Travelteer offer volunteer projects in Southern Asia. Conservation, mental health, education, community and sports projects. 
Switzerland University of Zurich

The UZH International Summer School will take place 1st - 19th July 2024, and University of York students are eligible for a fee discount of 1,000 Swiss francs (discount is subject to availability, on a first come, first served basis). 
Uganda Play Action International

Play Action International create and implement innovative and exciting playgrounds, play based educational materials and training programmes for disadvantaged communities across the world.
USA Fulbright Commission

Fulbright Awards Programme 

Fullbright Study of US Institutes Summer School
USA Camp America Camp America
Various worldwide GoToCo

Global Summer Camps and TEFL Adventures GoToCo offer different programmes in SE Asia, S America and various destinations in Europe. Providing fully-funded TEFL training and certification, and the chance to immerse yourself in local cultures, languages and stunning scenery.
Various worldwide Santander Universities

Short summer courses
Various worldwide Operation Wallacea Conservation research. Operation Wallacea is a network of academics from European and North American universities, who design and implement biodiversity and conservation management research expeditions.
Various worldwide BUNAC ​BUNAC work abroad, internships and volunteering
Various worldwide Academic Internship Council Internships offered with companies around the world
Various worldwide The Intern Group The Intern Group has internship opportunities in cities across the world

ISEP

Who's ISEP?

ISEP (International Student Exchange Programme) is a non-profit educational organisation dedicated to helping students to realise their internationalisation goals.

Where can I go with ISEP?

ISEP advertise summer programmes in several countries around the world that you can apply for independently. ISEP has a full list of ISEP summer programme destinations on their webpages. 

University of York students may also apply for the ISEP Exchange programme as an additional year abroad within the specified deadlines. 

How much will it cost to take part in an ISEP summer programme?

You'll be responsible for meeting the costs of the ISEP summer programme and will need to research the individual programmes for exactly what's included in the programme fee. The fee tends to include tuition, housing and health insurance, but programs may include additional benefits like meals, excursions of airport pick-up.  For 2023 ISEP have identified programmes where students can study abroad for less than $5,000, including tuition, housing, and health insurance. 

For ISEP summer programmes, you may be able to apply for funding towards the cost of the independent placement. Find out more about funding through the Finance and Funding webpages.

Going on an ISEP summer programme?

Email us at summer-abroad@york.ac.uk to let us know if you'd like to be connected with other University of York students who may be on the same ISEP summer programme.