Short-term summer programs are a great way to study abroad and broaden your skills and experience, enhancing intercultural learning and global perspectives!
Many of our partner institutions offer short-term summer programs in language & culture, business and more during summer semesters!
The length of the programs can be anywhere from two to six weeks, and generally take place between May - August. The program fees typically cover accommodation, some meals and cultural activities (travel arrangements are the responsibility of the student).
For more information, please contact us!
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Japan |
Doshisha Women's College- Japanese Language Immersion
About the Program: The Japanese Language Immersion Course offers introductory Japanese language courses to students whose first language is not Japanese. Please note that this program is open only to female undergraduate students or graduates whose goal is to improve their Japanese language skills. Location: Kyoto City (Imedegawa Campus) Dates: Term A May 21 to June 15, 2018 Term B June 18 to July 13, 2018 Students can participate in either one or both terms. Application Period: January 10 to February 28, 2018 Eligibility:
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Japanese Language Immersion Course (non-credit) |
J.F. Oberlin University- The Reconnaissance JapanAbout the Program: The Summer Session at J. F. Oberlin University is a four-week intensive program in the suburbs of Tokyo. Courses offered in 2018 will be two business, two cultural classes and two Japanese language courses, all of which are developed from courses that are already part of JFOU`s regular curriculum. Location: Machida, Japan Dates: June 30-July 27, 2018 Application Period: January 15-April 16, 2018 Eligibility:
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Korea
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Seoul Women’s University
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See the VIU webpage for BIP See the SWU webpage for BIP |
Chung-Ang University- CAU International Summer ProgramAbout 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: Session One June 24 to July 21, 2018 Session Two July 31 to August 19, 2018 Students may choose which session to participate in. Application Period: Session One January 22 to May 13, 2018 Session Two January 22 to May 20, 2018 Eligibility:
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France |
Burgundy School of Business- GinkGo Entrepreneurial Garden ProgramAbout 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: Session One June 11 to July 7, 2018 Session Two June 18 to 29, 2018 Session one is a 4 week program and session two a 2 week program. Students may choose one. Application Deadline: March 15, 2018 Eligibility:
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GinkGo Entrepreneurial Program Website
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Germany/Spain |
Cologne School of Business & University of Vic-Central University of Catalonia- Business Innovation Summer ProgramAbout the Program: This joint Summer Program focuses on innovative business design and management, held in Cologne and Barcelona - two of the cities with strong economic power in Europe. Students will be provided an extensive insight into innovative business and design thinking, as well as economic and cross cultural management in Europe. Location: Cologne, Germany & Barcelona, Spain Dates: July 1 to 21, 2018 Application Deadline: April 30, 2018 Eligibility:
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Germany |
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management- The Finance Boot CampAbout the Program: Frankfurt School’s Boot Camp targets non-finance Bachelor and first-year Master students seeking to develop and / or deepen their financial skills in one of Europe’s leading financial centres: Frankfurt am Main. Demanding and intensive, highly motivated students who are interested in learning about the key aspects of finance and banking in a condensed time period should apply. Courses taught entirely in English Location: Frankfurt, Germany (New Adickesallee Campus) Dates: July 2 to 13, 2018 Application Deadline: April 30, 2018 Eligibility:
Additional Information: Students from VIU can receive a 25% partner discount on their fees |
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Karlshochschule International University- Summer Academy on Intercultural ExperienceAbout 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: 2018 Dates TBA (Approximately two weeks in July) Application Deadline: TBA Eligibility:
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Netherlands |
Utrect University of Applied Sciences-Utrecht Summer SchoolAbout the Program: Select from a variety of courses in the areas of Culture, Language, Social Sciences, Economics, Science, Life Science! Location: Utrecht, Netherlands Dates: Courses are throughout July & August (Dependant on course selection) Application: Open November 10, 2017 Eligibility:
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Utrecht Summer School Website |