Summer/Winter Schools at Partner Universities
Below you find a range of offers for short programs at various universities around the world. The list is not exhaustive but is updated regularly. Please note that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of information provided on external websites.
Unless otherwise indicated, students attending a short program are generally required to organize their participation (application, costs, accommodation, etc.) themselves.
For any remaining questions please reach out to shortmobility@int.uzh.ch.
Can I get credits for a summer/winter school?
For questions regarding accreditation (i.e. receiving ECTS points towards your degree at UZH), please reach out to the departmental coordinator at your faculty or department.
Can I apply for funding to attend a summer/winter school?
Yes, we have short mobility grants available for students attending a summer or winter school at our partner universities.
Can I get nominated for a summer/winter school?
Some of our partner universities offer the option of nominating students for their short programs. A nomination usually includes a fee waiver or a generous discount towards the program fees.
You can apply to be nominated for a summer/winter school via our mobility platform. Please note that if you are planning to apply for a mobility grant, you can apply for a nomination in the same application form.
List of available summer/winter schools at UZH partner universities
|
Country |
University |
Subject Areas / Topics |
Short Program Title |
Dates |
Application Deadline* |
| Austria | Universität Wien |
Cultural History |
29 January – 12 February 2027 | 30 November 2026 | |
| Chile | Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile | Intercultural Approaches for Public Health Program, Apacheta "How to do Business in Latin America" | short terms programs at UC Chile | 4 – 28 January 2027 | 20 October 2026 |
| China | Fudan University | Artificial Intelligence, Business and Economics, Science and Technology, Society and Politics and others | International Winter Session 2026 | 21 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 |
Application Deadline: 9 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: 4 – 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 | Technische Universität Berlin | various courses available |
5 – 29 January 2027 5 – 15 January 2027 5 – 22 January 2027 |
registrations are open | |
| Hungary | University of Pécs | various courses available | 4 – 17 July 2027 | online information event on 15 October 2026, 18:00 CEST | |
| Japan | Waseda University | Subjects in the context of Japan and Asia Pacific | Waseda Winter Session 2027 | 9 January 2027 – 2 February 2027 | 2 October 2026 |
| South Korea | Korea University | various courses available |
3-week: 22 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 4-week: 22 December 2026 – 18 January 2027 |
6 November 2026 Early-bird Discount: 30 September 2026 Nomination Deadline : 16 October 2026 |
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| South Korea | Yonsei University | various courses available | 22 December 2026 – 8 January 2027 | 3 September – 12 November 2026 (16:00 KST) | |
| Spain | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid |
Economics and Business |
Summer School of Economics and Business (SSEB) | 28 June – 23 July 2027 |
Early-bird: 21 September 2026 – 15 February 2027 no-discount period: 16 February – 4 June 2027 |
| Spain | Universidad Autónoma de Madrid | Selected Topics in Tourism, International Hospitality and Attractions Management | Tourism Summer School | 12 – 23 July 2027 |
Early-bird: 21 September 2026 – 15 February 2027 no-discount period: 16 February – 18 June 2027 |
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.