Summer Schools / Winter Schools

BOKU does not offer any database on which you can find summer schools. But we try to keep you informed by putting all of the information we get from our partner universities on this page.

In February, Antwerp University is offering eight programmes on exciting and diverse topics, including Diamonds, Food Systems Law and Policy, European Solidarity, and Sustainable Logistics—there is something for everyone. Other engaging themes include Water, Relationality and Ethics, International Design, Pharma Logistics, and Researching Open Innovation.

Further information on the winter schools 

Auch heuer finden wieder die Sommersprachkurse in Taiwan für Studierende, die „non-native Mandarin Speaker sind“ statt. Es gibt einen Sprachkurs jeweils im Juli und August 2025 an der National Sun Yat-Sen Universität im Süden Taiwans und einen Sprachkurs an der Ming-Chuan-Universität in Taipei, hier nur im Juli.

Infos zum Geförderten Sommersprachkurs in Taiwan 2025 an der National Sun Yat-sen University

Infos zum Geförderten Sommersprachkurs 2025 in Taipei (Ming-Chuan-Universität)

This course offers a unique understanding of medicinal plants, their applications, and their impact on animal health. Students will also explore important topics such as risk assessment, sustainability, and the EU regulatory framework.

Please note that places are limited—register before December 31, 2024!
Registration link    
The course will be conducted in English by international experts involved in the COST MedPlants4Vet Project.

More information about the project and the course can be found on the website

Food as Medicine:
This new and improved version of the popular culinary program delves deeper into the fascinating world of cuisine and its impact on the dietary needs of adults with chronic conditions. Plus, it incorporates exciting new modules. And, as always, the experiential learning approach is here to stay. This is a defining feature of UnilaSalle's science curriculum and has been a significant factor in the program's success over the past 12 years.

For more detailed information, check out the interactive brochure: Food as Medicine

1.  Nomination deadline: 17 February 2025
2. Student application: 3 March 2025
3. Program dates: 11 June – 9 July 2025
4. Program fees: 2.500 for partner institutions
5. Credits: 6 US credits (12 ECTS)

Geological Field School:
Geological Field School presents an incredible opportunity for international students to dive into geology fieldwork right in the heart of France. Students work alongside esteemed faculty members and passionate graduate students in the geology department. This peer teaching approach is not just a learning method; it is a chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience and truly apply knowledge in a real-world setting.

For more detailed information, check out our interactive brochure: 2025 Geological Field School

1. Nomination deadline: 17 January 2025
2. Student application: 7 February 2025
3. Program Dates: 13-30 May 2025
4. Program fees: 1.500 € for partner institutions
5. Credits: 6 US Credits (12 ECTS)  
    

The Geography of Food research group of the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences and the Research Institutes of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Switzerland and Germany offer a Summer School on Agrobiodiversity from 17-27 August 2025 in Germany. 

Applications are now open until 13 February 2025. 
Students can find all relevant information on the website.

The Summer School is mainly directed at students enrolled in a Master program related to agricultural science, environment, food technologies and processing, rural development, sustainability assessment or associated topics. Bachelor students are also invited to apply but will be given second priority.

• Amgen Scholars Programme 2025
  
  ETH Zurich offers 11 scholarships for a summer research stay within the Amgen Scholars Programme. The programme applies to students studying for a Bachelor’s degree at a European university. The ten-week biotechnological Programme covers nine weeks of intensive research in a state-of-the art laboratory in Zurich. Working as part of a research team, students will have the opportunity to interact with leading scientists and doctoral students. A closing highlight of the programme is the joint symposium for all European Amgen Scholars in Cambridge, UK. In addition to conducting hands-on research, as an Amgen Scholar at ETH students will attend workshops and events offering both insights into state-of-the art research and the opportunity to learn cross-cutting skills such as communication, scientific writing and intercultural skills.
  
  Please find further details on the Websites: 
  ETH – Amgen Scholars
  Amgen Scholars Website
  
  Application starts from 1 November 2024 and lasts until 1 February 2025.
  
   
• ETH SSRF 2025: Applications now open!
  
  The Computer Science Department at ETH Zurich will once again open its doors in the summer of 2025 to students participating in the Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) programme. This programme is open to undergraduate and graduate students from around the world, and provides an opportunity for students to actively participate in research groups for new or existing projects. This allows visiting students a platform to focus on research in an area of their choice, under the guidance of mentors from ETH. It also gives students the opportunity to work and connect with a group of like-minded colleagues from across the globe, while gaining valuable research experience.
  
  The fellowship is provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH Zurich, and takes place over two months during the summer. Twenty international students are selected each year, with each participant receiving a scholarship covering travel, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the programme. 
  
  The application period is from 1 November until 16 December 2024 at 13.00 (CET) 
  Link for application
  
  More information on the application process and its requirements can be found on the ETH SSRF website
   
• ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2025
  
  The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) (https://robotx.ethz.ch/education/robotics-student-fellowship.html) program offers graduate students the opportunity to research alongside experts on the specific topic of robotics of their choice. The awarded fellows will carry out cutting edge research in different areas of robotics (checkout last year fellows). This fellowship will take place during summer (June 30 - August 29) and is open to all students worldwide. 
  
  Application period from 13 January to 25 February 2025

Turku Åbo Summer School offers 15 topical, wide-ranging and fully accredited courses from the key areas of five higher education institutions in the Turku region. Get the latest insights on topics ranging from game design and social sustainability to well-being and urban planning and much more.

Most of the courses are taught on-site and require presence in Turku on 4-15 August 2025. In addition, there are five self-paced online courses that you can take part in anywhere.

The course fees vary between 225€-1100€, depending on the host institution of the course.

Further information
 

The interactive, international and interdisciplinary summer school hosted at Hochschule Geisenheim University is thought for students from different study programs: from architecture to agriculture, including an interdisciplinary spectrum of planning and plant sciences. Students develop utopian solutions that shape the path towards a better, more sustainable future by building on sound analyses of the current situation and applying scientific standards and state of the art science and collaboration. The physical surroundings, the university campuses stand in harsh contrast to this visionary thinking, since they often have a conventional setup with regard to social interaction, ecological footprint as well as climate protection and adaptation. The suggested summer school aims to experimentally fill this gap.

Students from the following study programs wanted: landscape architecture, horticulture, environmental management, urbanism, agriculture, sustainable transport, spatial planning, landscape development, and similar ones!

Students shall be funded through the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme. Therefore, please visit the following website and contact Gudrun Reisinger from BOKU-International Relations.

Further information

The theme for this camp, "Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Innovating for a Healthier Planet and People" aligns closely with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3, 11, 13, and 15. The goal is to inspire innovative solutions that tackle urgent global challenges including climate change, public health, and urban sustainability.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Students from various academic fields will collaborate to devise comprehensive solutions.
Hands-on Experience: Participants will take part in hackathons and field visits, gaining practical skills and insights.
Mentorship and Networking: There will be opportunities to connect with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and researchers.
Pitch Competitions: Students will have the chance to present their innovative ideas and compete for exciting prizes.

By joining the Global Entrepreneurship Camp 2025, your students will be able to:

• Enhance their entrepreneurial skills and mindset
• Collaborate with peers from around the globe
• Experience real-world challenges and opportunities
• Play a role in creating a more sustainable and equitable future

For more information please contact:
BENJAMAS CHULASATIT (BEN)
Global Partnership Officer Student Entrepreneurship Development Academy (SEDA)
Email: global.entrepreneurship.sut(at)gmail.com

Center for International Affairs
Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand
111 University Avenue, Suranaree Sub-District,
Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000 Thailand
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In February, University of Antwerp is offering eight unique programmes on exciting and diverse topics, including Diamonds, Food Systems Law and Policy, European Solidarity, and Sustainable Logistics — there is something for everyone. Other engaging themes include Water, Relationality and Ethics, International Design, Pharma Logistics, and Researching Open Innovation.

Looking ahead to Summer 2025, programmes such as Responsible Fashion Management will be offered - the full lineup of 20+ summer schools will be launched in February.

Further information on Antwerp Winter & Summer programmes

Sommerkollegs sind bilaterale Sprachkurse, in deren Rahmen prüfungs- und forschungsaktive Studierende (mind. 8 ECTS im letzten Semester) österreichischer Universitäten und Fachhochschulen Unterricht in der Sprache des Gastlandes und parallel dazu Studierende des Gastlandes Deutschunterricht erhalten. Der Schwerpunkt der Sprachförderung liegt auf Sprachen der sogenannten CEE-Länder (Central and Eastern European - Länder). Bewerben können sich Studierende aller österreichischen Universitäten und Fachhochschulen.

Weitere Infos zu den Sommerkollegs

Antwerp Summer and Winter University offers intensive, short-term academic programmes during the summer and winter months within the areas of excellence of the University of Antwerp and its partners.

Summer and winter school topics cover almost all disciplines offered at the University of Antwerp, ranging from health sciences over design sciences to social sciences. Target groups are different for each programme and include students, researchers and/or professionals. All short-term programmes consist of high-quality education (lectures, visits, workshops) and fun & interesting social programmes. Participants can acquire ECTS credits upon successful completion of the programmes. All certificates of completion are issued as a micro-credential.

Further information