What are you doing this summer?
Apply for a Summer Abroad program
and get ready for a rewarding adventure!
Fit one of these experiences in to your summer plans, outside the regular semesters, and many of the credits can be transferred to your degree and explore along the way!
This is your chance to explore new topics, learn some new skills and network students abroad in what are truly international programs. Contact edabroad@viu.ca to discuss in more detail and find out more!
Apply through VIU's Education Abroad office
You must express your interest in your chosen summer program to VIU's Education Abroad office before submitting an application to partner school for a summer program.
Program Overview
There are so many opportunities here for academic study, professional development, international exploration and intercultural learning.
Our partners offer programs in language & culture, business and more. Condensed and immersive, Summer Abroad programs provide targeted skills and experiences in two to six weeks, and generally between May - August.
The program fees typically cover accommodation, some meals and cultural activities (travel arrangements are the responsibility of the student).
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Japan | J.F. Oberlin UniversityAbout the Program: The Summer Session at J. F. Oberlin University is a four-week intensive program in the suburbs of Tokyo. Courses offered in 2022 will include two cultural classes and two Japanese language courses. Each course allows participants to have first-hand experience through not only theoretical study, but also through field trips and lectures by guest professionals. Upon completion of each course, participants will be issued an official transcript from J. F. Oberlin University (2 credits/course). Apart from learning about Japanese language and culture in the classrooms, participants will have first-hand experience through field trips and outdoor activities EVERY WEEK with JFOU students. Week 1: Exploring “old Tokyo” by visiting ASAKUSA Week 2: Enjoying Barbeque Along One of Tokyo's Rivers Week 3: Visiting KAMAKURA, the Kyoto of Eastern Japan Week 4: Walking around "Little Edo”, the retro streets of Japan Location: Machida, Japan Dates: June 30 - July 30, 2022 Application Period: Apply by March 18th, 2022. Eligibility:
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Ritsumeikan UniversityRSJP1 Summer Japanese ProgramAbout the Program: This 5 week in-person summer program consists of Japanese Language & Culture Classes. Total Program Fee: JPY 434,100 (includes the following) ・Program fee ・Service fee ・Accommodation fee (single ensuite rooms) Location: Kyoto, Japan Dates: May 10 – June 10, 2022 Application Period: February 18 - March 11, 2022 | ||
KOREA
| Seoul Women’s UniversityAbout the Program: Bahrom International Program is a 4-week summer program in Seoul, South Korea. The program is conducted in English, and is an “experience Korea” cultural program. The program consists of various lectures, field trips and group activities. The credits earned at SWU may be transferred to VIU, there will be a requirement to register and pay for 1 course at VIU in order to earn credit for this experience. This program is not gender specific, despite the University name, the summer program is open for any and all gender identities. Location: Seoul, South Korea Dates: TBA Application Deadline: TBA Submit your completed application to edabroad@viu.ca or B255 reception Eligibility & how to apply:
| See the VIU webpage for BIP See the SWU webpage for BIP |
Chung-Ang UniversityAbout the Program: The CAU International Summer Program (ISP) is a hybrid program providing students with a window into Korea coupled with courses and cultural experiences that foster an understanding of Korea's culture and society as well as subjects ranging from Business, Social Sciences, International Relations, Korean Language. Location: Seoul, South Korea Dates: TBA Application Period: TBA Eligibility:
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FRANCE | Burgundy School of BusinessAbout the Program: Entrepreneurship is first and foremost a state of being and acting to transform the world. Our responsibility is to learn to create it. The Entrepreneurial Garden has developed a range of short-term programes, combining different modules from ideation to business creation. Courses are taught in English. Location: Dijon, France Dates: Undergraduate & Postgraduate Module 1 2022 Program TBA Undergraduate Module 2 2022 Program TBA Undergraduate students may choose to register for Module 1, 2 or both. Application Deadline: TBA Eligibility: English proficiency for non-native speakers | GinkGo Entrepreneurial Program Website
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GERMANY | Frankfurt School of Finance & ManagementThe Finance & Management Boot Camp 2022About the Program:Aiming to offer students from all backgrounds the opportunity to broaden their international perspective, all while being exposed to advanced courses which provide progressive learning in specialized financial and logistical fields. The finance week of the course curriculum will focus on Blockchain, Sustainability, Accounting and Banking topics, while the management week will cover mostly Leadership, Strategy and Marketing topics. Both course weeks will include relevant company/site visits as well as cultural, culinary, and social activities! Location: Frankfurt, Germany (New Adickesallee Campus) Dates: July 11th to July 22nd, 2022. Application Deadline: May 31 2022 to Qualify for an Early Bird Discount Eligibility:
Additional Information: Students from VIU can receive a 25% partner discount on their fees | Frankfurt School Summer Programs
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Hochschule Darmstadt University of Applied SciencesInternational Summer University 2022About the Program: Get the most out of your summer and join us for a hyrbid summer school in the heart of Germany. Our short-term program combines an academic module with a German language course and several free time and leisure activities: day trips to Heidelberg and the Rhine River Valley, riding a solar draisine, hiking, retro-games-night, intercultural training, and many more. As an ISU 2022 highlight, we will offer a 4-day academic excursion to Germany’s capital city Berlin. The regular program fee is 1990.00 Euro, however, we grant a tuition waiver to students from our partner universities. This means, the program fee for your students is only 900.00 Euro. The program fee includes:
VIU students could receive transfer credit at VIU for MGMT 494 Location: Darmstadt, Germany Dates: June 10 until July 02, 2022. Online classes start on May 23, 2022. Application Deadline: Apply to VIU Education Abroad by April 1, 2022 (our team will nominate eligible students to ensure the tuition waiver is received). | ||||||||||
Karlshochschule International UniversityAbout the Program: The Summer Academy on Intercultural Experience is organized by the Karlshochschule International University and InterCulturgemeinnützige GmbH and approaches relevant topics in the field of intercultural management, communication and training and is intended to foster the intercultural perspective within the field of management studies as well as to develop applied solutions for the problems in business and society. Location: Karlsruhe, Southwest Germany Dates: TBA Application Deadline: TBA Eligibility:
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Munich School of Applied Sciences Engineering for Sustainability & The Journey to IndustrySummer 2022 Mode of offering: in-person (subject to change)About the Program: Munich Summer School of Applied Sciences offers study programs in automotive and electrical engineering, management and entrepreneurship. All international students also participate in German language and culture classes. The program will provide opportunities to learn about German culture by interacting with local students, faculty, staff and through the program's social activities. Location: Munich, Germany Dates: Engineering for Sustainability July 4 - August 5, 2022; The Journey to Industry July 18 - July 29, 2022 Application Deadline: March, 2022 | ||||||||||
NETHERLANDS | Utrect University of Applied SciencesSummer 2022 Mode of offering: hybrid.Students can choose between online and in-class according to their personal situation related to COVID-19. Utrecht Summer SchoolAbout the Program: Select from a variety of courses in the areas of Culture, Language, Social Sciences, Economics, Science, Life Science! Available courses include (but not limited to):
Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Dates: Courses are throughout July & August (Dependent on course selection) Application: Deadlines vary by course Eligibility: Bachelor students with a minimum age of 18 | |||||||||
ICELAND | Douglas CollegeSummer 2022 Iceland Field SchoolAbout the program:
Location: Iceland 2022 Dates:
Application deadline: Feb. 28, 2022 (for Summer 2022); Jan. 31, 2023 (for Summer 2023) For program information contact studyabroad@douglascollege.ca | Full details and application found in the online brochure: Study in Iceland |