Summer Schools

Summer School 2026 - VIA University College in Dänemark

General Information:
Join us in Aarhus for one of our cross disciplinary courses, about the UN's 17 SDGs or entrepreneurship, open to students from all academic fields. Or, get creative with Comic Creation and Toon Boom Harmony 2D animation at VIA's internationally recognised animation school The Animation Workshop in Viborg.
 

In 2026, four courses are offered:

• UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals summer schools and co-creation (Aarhus)
• Deep Dive into Entrepreneurship (Aarhus)
• Toon Boom Harmony 2D Animation (Viborg)
• Comic Tools (Viborg)

Whole programme

Participation fee: Students from partner institutions are entitled to a waiver of fees.

Application process

For any questions, please contact summerschool@via.dk
Financing: Application possible for University Grant for Short Stays Abroad.

International Summer School 2026 of the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio / Joensuu

Different courses are on offer:

• Education in Diverse Cultures (5 ECTS)
• Existential Well-being in Later Life and Professional Competence in Care Encounters (2 ECTS)
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Computer Games (3-5 ECTS)
• Industrial Robotics and Automated Systems (5 ECTS)
• Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2026: Non-sequential illumination design and stray light analysis using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio (2 ECTS)
• Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Education Summer Course (5 ECTS)
• Leading Yourself and Others (5 ECTS)
• Summer School: Ecology and Climate Change (5 ECTS)
• Environmental Collaboration and Conflict Resolution (5 ECTS)
• War as a State-Building Process: Strategic Border Warfare in Eastern European Empires (5 ECTS)

Dates: 10-21 August 2026
More Information: https://www.uef.fi/en/uef-summer-school-courses; https://www.uef.fi/en/uef-summer-school
Costs and requirements: https://apply.summerschool.uef.fi/courses/browse
Application process: https://apply.summerschool.uef.fi/
Application period: 6 February – 1 June 2026

For any questions, please contact summer.school@uef.fi.
An application for the University Grant for Short Stays Abroad may be possible.

International Summer School 2026 at École d'ingénieurs généralistes La Rochelle in France – Ocean & Energy Towards Sustainability

Dates: 26.06.26 – 10.07.2026

General information: EIGSI Summer School is a great opportunity to learn more about the ocean and natural resources. You will get the chance to combine high-quality, hands-on courses with outdoor activities while also experiencing the closeness of the ocean.

Information Sheet

Highlights of the programme:

• 1 - Courses on the theme of "Ocean & Energy Towards Sustainability": students will learn from a team of professors and experts through lectures, workshops and project-based activities. The entire program is taught in English.
• 2 - Cultural immersion: beyond classes, students will also enjoy cultural activities, local excursions and a quick course of French language, offering an authentic immersion into French's culture.
• 3 - Certificate of achievement: each participant will receive an official certificate of 5 ECTS credits to showcase their newly learned skills.

Requirements: at least two years post-secondary education in science or engineering

Application process: To submit your application write to mobility@eigsi.fr

Application deadline: 29.03.2026

Fee: 780 Euro

• This includes:
  • Classes
  • Housing (only 100m from the school)
  • Welcome dinner
  • Social activities
  • Visits
• Not included: Travel to and from La Rochelle, meals

For more information contact mobility@eigsi.fr

Application for University Grant possible.

Our partner university Hanyang University in Seoul, South Korea offers a summer school in presence in summer 2025. It is possible to choose between two program periods or apply for both. You can earn credits and find detailed information on the website of Hanyang University. https://hanyangsummer.com/ 

Who can apply?
Students (bachelor, master) of all faculties.

Time period:

• Program period 1: July 18 - August 2, 2025
• Program period 2: August 2 - August 17, 2025
• 4-week program (PZ 1+2): July 18 - August 17, 2025

Application Period: Dec 15, 2024 - May 30, 2025

Costs:
The course fees depend on the chosen activities or the duration of the stay. See website for details: https://hanyangsummer.com/ 

Including: tuition fee, 2 free activities per session, housing (twin room only)
NOT Including: Food, Insurance, Flight, Visa etc.

Financial aid:

• Early Bird Discount (67€ / as of 05.11): if online application is submitted by April 30, 2025 and payment is made by May 10, 2025
• university grant for short stays („Hochschulzuschuss für Kurzaufenthalte“)

Courses and Activities: Academic Course Track: Understanding K-Pop Business, Design Workshop, Consumer Psychology, Understanding AI and more! Cultural Course Track: Korean Language and Culture, K-Beauty and Makeup, K-pop Dance and more!
Activities: K-Pop Concert, Amusement Park and more!

Credits: if you want to get the credits recognized for your h_da studies, please consult with your h_da faculty.

For any programme questions: hess@hanyang.ac.kr 
 

Dankook University International Summer School 2026 is designed to help students earn credits, make international friends, and immerse themselves in Korean culture.

🧑‍🏫 Global Village (June 17 – July 3, 2026) 🧑‍🏫 
A 2-week teaching internship for native or fluent speakers of various languages. Participants receive up to $1000 in flight reimbursement and free on-campus housing. Please note that the Global Village program is available in combination with the Academic Program only.

📚 Academic Program (July 5 – 31, 2026) 📚 
A 4-week program featuring engaging academic courses across multiple disciplines, along with exciting cultural activities and field trips.

Korean Immersion Program (August 3 – 21, 2026)
A 3-week intensive experience focused on Korean language and culture, perfect for students who want to deepen their understanding of Korea.

⭐ Important Dates ⭐

Global Village Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Academic Program Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Korean Immersion Program Application Deadline: May 31, 2026

Applications open on February 1, 2026, and students can apply directly at summer.dankook.ac.kr.