Summer Schools 2021
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Available Programs, Application Process and Credit Transfer
Here you will find a range of offers for Summer Schools at various universities. Follow the links for more information. This list is not exhaustive and will be updated regularly. We also accept no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the linked sites.
Unless otherwise indicated, students attending a Summer School are generally required to organize their participation (application, costs, accommodations, etc.) themselves. 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 office cannot supply any information in this respect.
In light of the current situation with the novel Coronavirus COVID-19, always refer to the information published by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Office of Public Health when planning your travels. Updates for Travellers by theFederal Office of Public Health
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UZH Short Program Scholarships for Summer Schools 2021 Due to COVID-19, the University of Zurich offers a limited number of scholarships worth up to CHF 500 for physical participation in Summer Schools 2021 at any university or up to CHF 300 for online participation. The application process and required documents follow the regular process as described on our website about the Financing for Short Programs as Summer and Winter Schools. In case of any questions, please contact summer@int.uzh.ch |
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Country |
University |
Subject Areas / Topics |
Summer School Title |
Dates |
Scholarships |
| Austria | Universität Wien | Art & History |
univie: summer school for European Cultural studies The courses will be delivered online. |
17 - 30 July 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Austria | Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien | various |
International Summer University WU 2021 WU offers some courses on-campus and others will be delivered online. |
5 – 23 Jul 2021, 26 Jul – 13 Aug 2021 |
(please note that is only possible to apply as a "non-exchange student")
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Belgium | University of Antwerp | various |
If COVID-19 won't allow a physical presence on campus, several programs will be offered online. |
depending on program |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Canada | Université Laval | Business and Marketing |
International Marketing: Discovering the Québec Effect The program will be delivered online. |
28 June - 16 July 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| China | Peking University | various |
Peking University Summer School International 2021 All programs will be delivered online. |
5 - 30 July 2021 (exact dates vary depending on the program) |
Early bird rates available before 30 April 2021. For details, check here. |
| Denmark | University of Southern Denmark | various | SDU International Summer School 2021 | 9 - 20 August 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Finnland | University of Jyväskylä | Culture Studies, Education, Social Sciences, Psychology, Communication, Sport and Health Sciences, Business and Marketing |
Jyväskylä Summer Schools in Human Sciences Courses will be delivered online. |
24 May - 11 June 2021 | (no course fees charged for UZH students) |
| France | Rennes School of Business | AI Business; Doing Business in Europe; Cross-Cultural Management; Sustainable Business |
Summer Programmes of Rennes School of Business All summer school programs will be delivered online. |
depending on the program |
(please note that you can only apply as a fee-paying student) UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| France | University of Bordeaux | various | Bordeaux Summer Schools The 2021 edition of the Bordeaux Summer Schools will be delivered remotely as online courses. |
depending on the program |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Germany | LMU Munich School of Management |
Banking and Finance; Management and Business Administration; Economnics |
Summer School Finance, Accounting & Economics Summer School in International Management |
depending on the program |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Germany | University of Jena | Molecular Medicine |
Summer School of Molecular Medicine For participants who hold a Master's diploma only. Note that the course will only take place if it can be held on campus. |
16 August - 16 September 2021 | This course is offered free of charge and accepted candidates will be supported with a fellowship to cover costs for accomodation and travel. |
| Germany | University of Trier | German Language |
48th International Summer course at Trier University 2021 This course will be delivered online. |
2 - 27 August 2021 | |
| Germany | University of Tübingen | International & European Studies |
Online Summer School I - IES University of Tübingen: European Politics and Human Rights
Online Summer School II - IES University of Tübingen (in cooperation with Oregon State University): "Divided in Diversity - The European Union in Crisis? |
Summer School I: 7 June - 2 July 2021 Summer School II: 12 July - 20 August 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Germany | Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg | various |
International Summer Module Courses All courses will be delivered online. |
Depending on the program. |
Scholarships covering the full tuition fee available (deadline: 20 April 2021). |
| Hong Kong | Chinese University of Hong Kong | various |
CUHK International Summer School (July Session) CUHK International Summer School (August Session) Both sessions will be delivered online. |
July Session: August Session: |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Hong Kong | The University of Hong Kong | various |
HKU Summer Institute in the Arts & Humanities The programs will be delivered online. |
depending on the session |
UZH students get a 10% discount kindly offered by the University of Hong Kong. In addition, you can also apply to a UZH Short Program Scholarship. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Japan | Kyoto University | Japanese Culture and Language for BA students from all subject areas (without any prior knowledge in Japanese) |
The program will be delivered online. Students from Switzerland will join live sessions from 7:30 - 13:30. |
29 July - 11 August 2021 |
The University of Zurich can nominate 2 UZH students to participate in this exciting program. No fees will be charged. Learn how to apply in this PDF document (PDF, 2 MB) and submit your appplication to summer@int.uzh.ch by 31 May 2021 |
| Japan | Doshima University | Japanese Language and Culture |
Japanese Language and Culture One-Point Lesson and Summer Session 2021 The course will be delivered online. |
One-Point Lesson: 31 May - 5 June 2021 Summer session: 19 - 30 July 2021 |
The One-Point Sessions are offered free of charge. |
| Japan | Kansai University | Japanese Language |
Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course Online and on-campus programs on offer. |
Online course: On-campus course: |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Japan | Kansai University | Japanese Language and Culture | Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Course: Online Japanese Language Step-up Session |
8 September 2021 - 24 November 2021 |
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| Japan | The University of Tokyo | various |
All courses will be delivered online. |
Depending on the program | |
| Korea | Ewha Womans University | various |
Ewha International Summer College All courses will be delivered online. |
Session 1: 29 June - 22 July 2021 Session 2: 10 - 26 August 2021 |
Early bird discounts available. Please check here for more details. |
| Korea | Seoul National University | various |
Seoul National University International Summer Program All courses will be delivered online. |
Between 22 June 2021 and 30 July (depending on the program) |
Various scholarships available, generously offered by Seoul National University. Check here for more details.
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Korea | Pusan National University | Contemporary Korean Culture; Korean Language & Culture |
The courses will be delivered online. |
8 - 29 July 2021 and 9 - 20 August 2021 |
Some courses are offered free of charge. |
| Korea | Yonsei University | various |
2021 Yonsei International Summer School Hybrid of online and face-to-face instruction
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6 week program: 4 week program: |
Early Bird Reward (40% discount) if you apply before 30 April 2021. Check website for details. UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Malaysia | University of Nottingham Malaysia | various |
International Summer School Nottingham Malaysia Courses will be delivered online |
5 - 16 July 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Netherlands | University of Amsterdam | various |
Most courses will be taught online. |
depending on program |
The University of Amsterdam offers a limited number of scholarships worth EUR 250.
In addition, you can apply for the UZH Short Program Scholarship. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Netherlands | Radboud University | various |
Courses will be delivered online. |
depending on program |
15% discount available for UZH students. UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Netherlands | VU Amsterdam | various |
Courses will be offered on-campus and online. |
Session 1: Session 2: |
Early Bird Discount worth EUR 75 if you apply before 15 March 2021. UZH students will also get a partner discount worth EUR 100. UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Slovenia | University of Ljubljana, School of Economics and Business | various |
Update: All programs will be delivered online. |
05 - 23 July 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Spain | UAB Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona | various |
Courses will be delivered both online and on campus. |
First period: 21 June - 9 July 2021 Second period: 12 - 30 July 2021 |
An early bird discount of 20% is available for registrations before 30 April 2020. |
| Spain | Universidad de Alcalá | various |
Universidad de Alcalá International Summer School Various course formats (online and on campus) |
depending on the program | |
| Spain | UIC Barcelona - Universitat Internacional de Catalunya | Business | Summer Business Academy | 1 - 16 July 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Sweden | University of Gothenburg | Sustainability (various courses) |
Summer School for Sustainability 2021 Delivered online |
5 - 30 July 2021 |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
| Taiwan | National Taiwan University | Chinese Studies; Natural Science | NTU Summer+ Programs | depending on program | UZH students can get an early bird discount if they apply before 30 April 2021. |
| United Kingdom | University College London | various modules available |
Courses will be delivered online. |
depending on module |
UZH Short Program Scholarship available. For more information, please visit this website. |
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.