Summer Schools
Summer Schools
Summer schools are a unique opportunity as they offer more flexibility in terms of where and what you study. Courses vary in length from one to six weeks so you can apply for any opportunity that fits your schedule and budget.
These opportunities may be of particular interest to those wanting to spend time abroad but who are unable to go abroad for a semester or full year away. Opportunities available vary from year to year so be sure to read the information below carefully.
You can:
- Expand on your current subject expertise
- Explore new subjects that are outside the scope of your degree or not offered by the University of Glasgow
- Develop transferable skills for your future career
- Learn or improve on a foreign language.
The first round of summer school applications for 2025/2026 will open on the 4th of December 2025!
- If you have a question about the UofG application process email the Short-Term Mobility Team
- If you have a question about a Summer School please contact the relevant institution directly.
Funding
Students can submit an application to the Short-Term Mobility team for either:
- A Go Abroad Scholarship
£500 for non-Widening Participation students
£1000 for Widening Participation students
- A Tuition Fee waiver spot
With a £1000 top-up for WP students for all fee waived summer schools.
Successful Applicants will receive either a Go Abroad Scholarship or a Fee Waiver depending on their choices. Students cannot receive both a fee waiver and Go Abroad Scholarship for a single university.
WP status
To ensure you receive the appropriate support, it's important to confirm your WP status. If you're unsure of your current status, please visit the Widening Participation Evidence Submission Hub below. There, you can review the eligibility criteria and upload your evidence. Once submitted, we’ll assess your status and provide tailored guidance on the funding available to you.
How to Apply
There will be two application rounds for Go Abroad scholarships and for nominations for tuition fee waivers offered by partner universities.
Round 1:
Opening - December 4th, 2025
Closing- January 17th, 2026
Round 2:
Opening- January 20th, 2026
Closing- March 17th, 2026
How to Apply
Applications can be found via your MyCampus Student Centre. Please consult the user guide video, found on the STM moodle, with step-by-step instructions on how to access the application:
- Moodle Guide
- Moodle Video
Marking Criteria
In your application form you will be asked to provide a personal statement outlining the reasons for choosing the summer school as well as a budget highlighting your projected expenses. Due to the competitive nature of these applications, students are encouraged to conduct research and put in effort into their applications. Late applications will not be accepted.
The Short-Term Mobility highly encourages all undergraduate students, as well as students with widening participation backgrounds to apply. For more information on Widening Participation please see here.
For more information on the application please see the user guide linked on the Short-Term Mobility Moodle page.
Questions?
Please email any questions about scholarships or tuition fee waiver places to Short-Term-Mobility@glasgow.ac.uk with “Summer School applications 2025/2026” in the subject line.
Any questions about course content or the admissions process for specific institutions should be directed to the host institution directly.
Eligibility Criteria
The following eligibility criteria applies to applications for Go Abroad scholarships and tuition fee waivers:
- Go Abroad scholarships and tuition fee waivers for international summer schools are open to all University of Glasgow undergraduate students.
- Final Year Undergraduate students are eligible to apply. However, they can only apply for summer schools which start prior to their Graduation Date.
- Scholarships for international summer schools must be 5 days or longer and take place between May and August 2026.
- Only one scholarship or tuition fee waiver will be awarded per student, per year. Priority will be given to students applying for the first time.
- Students who have secured a place on Go Abroad Exchange Programme may apply. Priority will be given to students who have not secured an exchange place, or those applying for the first time.
- Students may apply for funding for Non-Partner Summer Schools. However, priority will be given to students applying for summer schools run by our partner institutions.
Ineligible Students
• PGT students
• PHD students
• Students registered on a University of Glasgow dual or joint degree programme delivered with one of our Transnational Educational (TNE) partners
Open to all Colleges - Where can I go?
Here is a list of partners hosting a Summer School in 2026, this list is not exhaustive. Please check the Moodle page for full details on how to apply.
College of Art and Humanities - Where can I go?
Here is a list of partners hosting a Summer School in 2026, this list is not exhaustive. Please check the Moodle page for full details on how to apply.
College of Science and Engineering - Where can I go?
Here is a list of partners hosting a Summer School in 2026, this list is not exhaustive. Please check the Moodle page for full details on how to apply.
College of Social Sciences - Where can I go?
Here is a list of partners hosting a Summer School in 2026, this list is not exhaustive. Please check the Moodle page for full details on how to apply.
Medicine, Vet Met, Life Science - Where can I go?
Here is a list of partners hosting a Summer School in 2026, this list is not exhaustive. Please check the Moodle page for full details on how to apply.
Dumfries Campus and Glasgow School of Art - Where can I go?
Here is a list of partners hosting a Summer School in 2026, this list is not exhaustive. Please check the Moodle page for full details on how to apply.
