Going to university in the summer, is that still possible? There you can chill, travel and explore the world! But why not combine all of this with a visit to a summer school abroad? As a student, you shouldn't just go with the flow and complete the required courses. Get active and educate yourself with the help of international summer schools - it's fun, promotes your knowledge and improves your language skills!
What do summer schools offer?
Summer schools have been firmly established in the USA for a long time and are now also widespread in Europe. Students and professors meet at a university during the semester break to discuss a set topic. Summer schools abroad offer the additional advantage that you can get to know another culture and improve your own language skills.
The duration of a summer school is usually two to six weeks. Daily seminars and excursions form the curriculum, but language courses can also be taken to hone these language skills. In general, things are more relaxed during summer schools than during lectures; you get to know the professors better and make valuable contacts, also with regard to your thesis or doctorate. Summer schools also look good on your CV.
Summer Schools 2017 – a small selection
But which summer school to choose? There are countless courses and universities across the globe that are worth visiting. We have put together a list of five international summer schools that might be interesting for you.
1. SOAS Academic Summer School
How about a summer in London, for example? This year at the University of London they are offering courses on a wide range of topics: "International Law: Contemporary Issues", "Gender, Conflict & The Middle East", "Feminist Economics & Development" and "Climate Change: Policy & Governance". The fees per course start at GBP 1,500 and usually last three weeks. You can see the entire offer directly on the SOAS Academic Summer School website.
2. ESADE Business School Barcelona
However, Spain is not to be despised, especially if you want to improve your language skills. The summer school in Barcelona is aimed at students of all disciplines, but is particularly useful for business students, as courses such as “International Business”, “Technology for Entrepreneurs” and “Business Law” are offered. Here you can expect fees starting at €3,000 and be prepared for four weeks in Spain. You can find more information directly at ESADE Business School Barcelona .
3. China Europe International Summer School
It doesn’t always have to be just Europe – how about a mix of Europe and China instead? This summer school focuses on the topics of business, economics, government, society and international relations. The course duration starts at two weeks with a price of €1,000 upwards. Simply click through the offer on the China Europe International Summer School homepage.
4. University of Pisa
Bella Italia is the name of this summer school, where you are offered a wide range of courses in various disciplines, including "Italian language and culture", "Designing resilient entrepreneurship", "Media space and the city: methodological approaches" and "Geothermics". Fees start at around €100 and there are even week-long courses. Further information can be found on the University of Pisa's online presence.
5. The American University of Paris
The city of love is definitely worth a visit in summer and the courses offered by the American university in Paris are also impressive: from "Translation: A Creative Practice" to "Marketing Paris" to "Rhetoric & Persuasion" and "Forensic Psychology" Every subject area is really covered. The course duration is between one and six weeks. Find out more about the American University of Paris website.
If you would like to find out more about the other summer schools 2017 abroad, we recommend the Summer Schools in Europe portal. There you can filter according to your personal interests, get all the necessary facts about the course topic, duration and fees and get to the individual summer schools. Start planning your semester break abroad, because summer is already in the starting blocks!
Register for one of the promising international summer schools 2017.
