Summer/Winter Schools at Partner Universities
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Available Programs, Application Process and Credit Transfer
Below you find a range of offers for short programs at various universities. The list is not exhaustive but is updated regularly. We accept no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the linked sites.
Unless otherwise indicated, students attending a short program are generally required to organize their participation (application, costs, accommodations, etc.) themselves. For questions regarding such aspects as application procedure, entry requirements, duration of the program, etc. please reach out to the hosting university. For all questions with regards to the transfer of ECTS credits, you will need to get in touch with the responsible contact person at your Department and/or Faculty. Our department cannot provide any information in this respect.
For all remaining questions, please reach out to shortmobility@int.uzh.ch.
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Country |
University |
Subject Areas / Topics |
Short Program Title |
Dates |
Application Deadline* |
| China | Fudan University | Artificial Intelligence, Business and Economics, Science and Technology, Society and Politics and others | International Winter Session 2026 | 21. December 2026 – 08. January 2027 |
Application Deadline: 09. November 2026 Nomination Deadline : 23 October 2026 Please contact shortmobility@int.uzh.ch if interested |
| France | Bordeaux Montaigne University | French Culture, Geography, History, Literature and Cinema | International Winter School | 14. – 27. February 2027 | Nomination and Application Deadline: 27. September 2026 |
| Germany | Freie Universität Berlin | semi-intensive German language and culture courses at five proficiency levels and English-taught subject courses | FUBiS 2027 Winter and Summer Program |
Term I: 04. – 22 January 2027 Term II: 29. May – 10. July 2027 Term III: |
Term I: applications are open until 23. November 2026 Term II: Registration will open in December Term III: Registration will open in December |
| Germany | Freie Universität Berlin | Rethinking Cultural Heritage Collections | Winter School 2027 for doctoral researchers | 22. – 26 February 2027 | 15. September 2026 |
| Germany | Technische Universität Berlin | various courses available |
05. – 29. January 2027 05. – 15. January 2027 05. – 22. January 2027 |
registrations are open | |
| Japan | Waseda University | Subjects in the context of Japan and Asia Pacific | Waseda Winter Session 2027 | 09. January 2027 – 02. February 2027 | Applications are open from 14. September – 02. October 2026 |
| South Korea | Yonsei University | various courses available | Winter Abroad at Yonsei | 22. December 2026 – 08. January 2027 | 03. September – 12. November 2026 (16:00 KST) |
Information on upcoming winter and summer schools is published on a rolling basis.
International Summer and Winter Schools Platforms
The following websites offer a broad overview of different summer school programs around the world:
Universitas 21 Database for International Opportunities for Students
UNICA Summer and Winter Schools
Please note that all of these websites are not related to the University of Zurich in any way.