Summer Schools and Short Term Programmes
Summer Schools and Short Term programmes are available to full time undergraduate students from all subject backgrounds registered at the University of Glasgow.
This is a unique opportunity to:
- Explore other cultures
- Make new friends around the world
- Learn or improve your foreign language skills
Please note that these programmes are not credit bearing as they run outwith term time.
Partner Universities
*Please note that the Universities listed below are not official partners of the University of Glasgow, and their websites are not under our control. The inclusion of listed links below does not necessarily imply a recommendation of the programme described.
The University of New South Wales Study Abroad Summer School in Australia
21 June – 26 July 2013
UNSW are pleased to announce that their Summer School will be running in 2013 with the following courses:
- Sport, Law and Society in Australia
- Australian Studies: History, Politics and Aboriginal Culture
- Tourism and Event Management: Sustaining the Attraction of Australia
- International Business: Australia and South East Asia
- Australian Environment, Wildlife and Conservation
- Energy Tomorrow: An Engineering and Management Perspective
The 2013 program will be 5 weeks/ 75 course contact hours in duration and worth 6 units of UNSW academic credit. The program price for students who apply directly to UNSW Study Abroad will be $6550AUD.
This program price includes tuition; all accommodation; excursion costs; airport shuttle services; orientation program; internet device; a UNSW student card (allowing access to all UNSW facilities); breakfasts and lunches in Sydney, breakfasts in Cairns; breakfasts in the specific three-day course locations that each group will travel to, including Canberra; Melbourne and the Blue Mountains, and all meals when camping in Kakadu National Park. Meals will also be provided for ‘Wildlife’ students visiting the Daintree. The program fee does not include other meals or airfares.
UNSW Study Abroad will be offering two $1000AUD Part Tuition Scholarships for those students applying directly to UNSW Study Abroad.
Wuhan University Summer Program 2013 in China
23 June – 20 July 2013
Wuhan University is pleased to inform you that the Wuhan Summer Program 2013 is coming soon.
The application will start on 28 February 2013 and run until 30 April 2013. This opportunity is open to students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university as well as high school seniors who have been accepted to an accredited college or university.
For more information about this opportunity please e-mail jill.sutherland@glasgow.ac.uk
Application Deadline: 30 April 2013
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British Council UK-China Student Forum 2013
6 May - 10 May 2013
British Council are are offering six lucky students from the UK a free trip to Beijing between 6 and 10 May to participate in the 2013 British Council UK-China Student Forum and share their views on overseas studies. For your chance to participate in this international forum, simply follow the below link and tell the British Council what international education means to you.
DEADLINE PASSED
Apply on British Council Website
Universite Catholique de Lille 2013 European Summer Program in France
31 May – 27 June 2013 for Session 1
28 June – 23 July 2013 for Session 2
The European Summer Program is a 4-week study abroad program made for international students wanting to study in France in June and July. Courses are available in Political Science, Business, Arts, Culture, Communication, Engineering, Environment and Sustainable Development.
Universite Catholique de Lille’s summer courses are designed as a package including accommodation, orientation, fieldtrips, social program, a good meal plan, optional activities and services.
Application Deadline: 15 April 2013 for Session 1
1 May 2013 for Session 2
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Justus Liebig University Giessen International Summer Course 2013 in Germany
29 August – 27 September 2013
The International Summer Course is held in September and offers 4 weeks (96 hours) of instruction in the German language, with a focus on basic grammar, cultural background, text production and communicative skills.
The special character of the International University Summer Course resides in its program of individual mentoring. Not only does this approach help you to get acquainted with the University, but it also introduces you to the city of Giessen and its environs. The International Summer Course also runs excursions (to Frankfurt am Main and Heidelberg, for example) and interactive workshops on such topics as video, newspapers, theater, dancing, and cooking. At the end of the Summer Course, participants receive a certificate detailing the number of ECTS points (4) obtained.
Application Deadline: 15 July 2013
EM Strasbourg International Summer School 2013 in France
3 June – 28 June 2013
17 June – 12 July 2013
It is now time to apply for EM Strasbourg’s International “European Business” Summer Program. This is a four week program, and this year EM is running two sessions.
The program includes:
- Challenging and thought provoking classes on how business is conducted in Europe.
- Case studies and team-building projects that help students develop their problem-solving, decision making and interpersonal skills.
- Presentations from international guest speakers,
- Visits to a variety of companies such as: Mercedes, Heineken, Steelcase, Mars, Smart, WeberHaus, ADI (Alsace Development International), Wine Industry, in conjunction with the classes taught.
- Cultural visits: Haut- Koenigsbourg castle, Sipp winery, guided tour of Strasbourg. Students will discover the beautiful region of Alsace in the East of France.
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
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Sciences Po Language Summer School 2013 in France
Menton: 7 June – 27 June 2013
Paris: 1 July – 26 July 2013
Sciences Po are re-conducting their Sciences Po language Summer School, in 2013. This year is a very special edition with two exceptional programmes, one hosted on their Paris campus and the other located on their Menton campus.
Language Summer School in Menton: A 3 week programme at beginner, intermediate or advanced levels, with 48 hours of classes.
French Language Summer School in Paris: a 74 hour programme of French, at beginners’ level with small-sized classes and individual tutorials, or a 84 hour programme of French, intermediate and advanced levels, with rigorous language practice through theatre, workshops and classes about French history and institutional frameworks.
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
Maastricht Summer School Programme 2013 in the Netherlands
8 July – 16 August
Organised in cooperation with the Maastricht School of Management and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, this year’s Summer School promises to be a great event! The Maastricht Summer School offers challenging and exclusive courses for bachelor's and master's students around the world.To make your stay even more enjoyable, the summer school also presents an entertaining social programme.
For further information please contact Ms Ellen Krijnen via ellen.krijnen@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
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Grenoble INP Summer School Programme 2013 in France
3 June – 5 July 2013
It is with great pleasure that Grenoble University announce the opening of registration for their summer school program of 2013 in Micro & Nanotechnology. This session will offer two minors in either NanoBiology or NanoPhysics. This program is intended for students at the Bachelor level in Physics, Biology and Chemistry who want to get an introduction to the NanoSciences and get a feel for education in France.
The summer school program is the result of an active partnership between Grenoble INP (Grenoble Institute of Technology), the Politecnico di Torino in Italy and the EPFL Lausanne in Switzerland. It combines an innovative academic program, lab work in clean rooms and a series of partners’ campus tours as well as visits to a number of high level research facilities.
Grenoble are also pleased to offer a social program that includes an international weekend in the mountains, city tours, oenology classes, as well as welcome and farewell receptions.
The program is offered at a cost of €1300 to students and this includes accommodation in student residences, participation in all classes and labs, visits to research centers and partner university campuses, cultural trips and social activities. It does not include travel costs to and from Grenoble, meals, or personal expenses.
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
KU Leuven Summer Courses 2013 in Belgium
Various dates depending on course choice.
This year KU leuven will be running two separate summer courses:
The EU inside out is actually a joint venture of KU’s Arts, Economics/Business, Law, and Social-Science Faculties. It offers site visits plus 60 hours with talks, on six themes (of which each student follows three).
Principles of International Business Finance combines regular classes (40 contact hours) with assignments or reading work, and site visits or guest speakers.
Both take place in Brussels (week 1) and Leuven (week 2). In an optional third week, you visit six international institutions on your way through the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, France, and back to Belgium. Students can also take an exam (IntFin) or write one or two papers (EU) and receive a transcript. The deal includes four afternoons with site visits; two one-day social trips (to Bruges/Ypres and Antwerp) during the weekend; optional health insurance and access to all sports facilities and university restaurants; and welcome and farewell dinners (with the Chief of Staff of the EU President as keynote speaker).
Application Deadline: Various according to chosen course.
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Leyden-Amsterdam-Columbia Summer Program 2013 in Amsterdam
1 July – 26 July 2013
The 51th session of the Leyden-Amsterdam-Columbia Summer Program in American Law (session 2013) will be held at the Amsterdam Law School of the University of Amsterdam.
As from 1963, every year with great success, switching between the Dutch cities Leiden and Amsterdam, the Program is organized in collaboration with the Columbia Law School in New York. Professors from Columbia fly over to introduce promising legal professionals and law students from Europe and elsewhere, to the key elements of American Law. The Program is especially interesting for those who, to broaden their perspective in their job or law studies, seek a thorough introduction to American Law.
Stockholm University School of Business Summer Programme 2013 in Sweden
15 July – 16 August 2013
The following courses will be offered this summer: Public Sector Accounting, Marketing in Tourism and Hospitality, International Strategic Management and Responsible Investment. Each of which will be worth 6 ECTS credits. Students are welcome to choose from one, two or all of the courses. Housing will be provided in Stockholm University’s student housing. In addition to coursework, an extracurricular program will be arranged with social and cultural events.
The courses are on the undergraduate level and are suitable for students with a wide range of backgrounds, including students with other majors than business. The fees, indicated on the application form, will cover actual costs for housing, public transportation in Stockholm, course materials and cultural events/excursions.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2013
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Sun Yat-sen University International Summer Program 2013 in China
30 June – 20 July 2013
SYSU have run three summer programs in July every year since 2010. The core component and highlight of the program is Chinese Language, Chinese Politics, Cultural Studies, and Economics of Pearl River Delta Area, the South of China where SYSU locates. Besides the in-class sessions, SYSU also arrange city tours and local company visits for the students.
The program offers two courses as followings:
Course I Chinese Language Study and Cultural Experiences (2 credits)
Course II Economics, Politics and Cultural Studies (2 credits)
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
Università di Torino Italian Language and Culture Summer Programs 2013 in Italy
2 June – 14 July
Università di Torino are pleased to announce their 2013 Italian Language and Culture Summer Programs. The programs include:
- 4, 5 or 6 weeks in June and July (June, 2nd - July, 14th) in Torino, Italy;
- core course of Italian language taught by native speaking specialist instructors of Italian as a second language;
- a broad range of optional courses on various aspects of Italian culture (art, urban renewal, music, food culture, film), taught in Italian and English by faculty from the University of Torino and the Politecnico of Torino;
- seminars, field activities, excursions and language tandem activities with Italian students;
- accommodation at our university residences, and optional meal plans;
- full assistance from our staff, from preliminary enquiry and enrolment as well as throughout the summer program in Torino.- an exclusive location. Torino is away from mass tourist routes, Italian is spoken everywhere in the city. This allows our students a full immersion in the language and culture, which will particularly benefit their language learning progress.
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EM Strasbourg Business Summer School 2013 in France
3 June – 28 June 2013
17 June – 12 July 2013
EM Strasbourg are happy to announce that it is now time to apply for their International “European Business” Summer Program.
The program includes:
- Challenging and thought provoking classes on how business is conducted in Europe.
- Case studies and team-building projects that help students develop their problem-solving, decision-making and interpersonal skills.
- Presentations from international guest speakers,
- Visits to a variety of companies such as: Mercedes, Heineken, Steelcase, Mars, Smart, WeberHaus, ADI (Alsace Development International), Wine Industry in conjunction with the classes taught.
- Cultural visits: Haut- Koenigsbourg castle, Sipp winery, guided tour of Strasbourg, etc. Students will discover the beautiful region of Alsace in the East of France.
Participation is limited to 25 students per session.
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
Universidad de Navarra International Summer University Program 2013 in Spain
15 July – 9 August 2013
Universidad de Navarra, Spain is running their second International Summer University program which takes place from 15 July to 9 August 2013. Their four-week program consists of a course in Spanish language and culture and a selection of courses across disciplines including the humanities, social sciences and life sciences, taught in English, as well as a range of extra-curricular activities.
Undergraduate students from all fields are welcome to apply to the program.
Application Deadline: 15 May 2013
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Corvinus University of Budapest Summer School 2013
First 3 weeks of July 2013
Corvinus Universityare happy to announce the launch of their Corvinus Summer School in summer 2013. Students can choose from different subject areas: Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, Food Science, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture. The summer courses are offered in three levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
Registration deadline is 1st April, 2013. There is an early bird discount for the applications received by 7th March, 2013.
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
International Summer School 2013 at Trier University in Germany
7 August – 30 August 2013
The 41st International Summer School at the University of Trier, Germany will be running from 7 August to 30 August and will cost 550 €.
The program and fee include:
- German courses on all levels from A1 to C2 (70 hours of instruction) with a graded final test and 5 ECTS points
- A Europe-oriented academic lecture and seminar program (12 hours)
- A seminar on current didactic methods and pedagogical concepts in the field of German as a Foreign Language (optional for level C1/C2, 24 hours)
- Excursions in Germany, France, Belgium and Luxemburg
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Interdisciplinary Summer Academy 2013 in Bremen, Germany - Language and Colonialism
11 August – 25 August 2013
The University of Bremen are pleased to announce this year’s Interdisciplinary Summer Academy.
Their course program addresses communication and colonialism from linguistic, literary, and cinematic perspectives. The academy will be held in German, and in addition offers an attractive cultural program with field trips and visits to museums in and around Bremen and to the German capital Berlin.
Application Deadline: DEADLINE PASSED
Poitiers Summer School 2013 in France
The University of Poitiers is launching two new international summer schools.For more information please visit their website: http://summerschool.conference.univ-poitiers.fr/