Many overseas institutions offer the opportunity to gain an international experience for a short period of time. These short term opportunities are typically in the format of a summer or winter school, which are usually around 4 - 6 weeks in length. Typically summer opportunities are advertised from January onwards.
There are two types of short term opportunities:
There are a small number of summer short-term opportunities where we, in conjunction with the partner, are able to offer lower or no-fee places. These are offered via a competitive application process and the current opportunities are listed below. Students will be supported by the Global Opportunities team throughout the process.
A number of our partner institutions offer learning and research programmes over their summer and winter breaks. These opportunities are organised, managed, and hosted directly by the provider, not Durham University. They are offered on a fee-paying basis, but this cost sometimes includes on-the-ground housing, meals, and social activities. Most programmes are offered in English, however, there are a number where you can study in a foreign language. The Global Opportunities team will provide guidance where possible, however the onus would be on the student to complete any necessary application.
All fees and costs are payable by the student to the partner directly. These opportunities are listed below and are not eligible for Turing funding.
HUWISU Winter Program (January 2027)
Solvay Summer School (August 2026)
Website: Made by students for students! - Solvay Summer SchoolApplication Deadline: N/A
Geneva Summer School (June - September 2026)
Website: Geneva Summer Schools • HomeApplication Deadline: Deadlines Vary
HUWISU Summer Program (14 June to 09 July (Session 1) and 12 July to 06 August (Session 2).
Waseda Winter Session: Japan Studies (January - February 2027)
More Information: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gip/winter-session/duration
Application Link: https://www.waseda.jp/inst/gip/winter-session/apply
Application Deadline: Friday, 02 October 2026 (JST)
Winter International Student Experience (22 Dec - 8 Jan 2027)
Combine academic study, cultural immersion, and global networking in Seoul, Korea.
Website: https://winter.skku.edu/winter/index.do
Application Deadline: 13 December (early bird rate 31 October)
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1) Apacheta: How to do Business in Latin America (4 - 28 January 2027
2) From Climate Risk to Sustainability (4 - 15 January 2027)
3) Intercultural Approaches for Public Health Program (4 - 28 January 2027)
Application Deadline for all programmes: 20 October 2026
Summer School | Summer 2026
UniAndes offer three Summer School Programmes: Law, Management and Colombia: Language, Nature and Peace.
Website: Summer Schools | Uniandes Internationalization
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