There are many external organisations offering a wide variety of opportunities. On this page you will find some study abroad summer opportunities.  You will need to apply directly to the programme provider. Check the provider's website for details on dates, deadlines and costs. 

There are plenty more out there so do your research. 

As these organisations are external to the Univeristy, the University of Bristol cannot be held liable for any activity undertaken with them.

America

Virtual summer schools

Berkeley University of California - Global Leadership and Innovation Virtual Program

Attendance: online
Study period: 2 weeks
Location: California, America
Description: An interactive training ground for aspiring leaders and innovators. You will hear from leaders at companies and start-ups in the San Francisco Bay area and Silicone Valley. Working with students from around the world, you will solve group challenges and collaborate on business simulations.

Asia

In-person summer schools

Nagoya University - Summer Intensive Program

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 5 weeks. Application deadline: 14 February 2023
Location: Nagoya, Japan
Description: This summer school in "Latest advanced technology and trends in automobile engineering" offers students an insight into automobile design, manufacture and research. Students visit manufacturer and a research centre during the course. Japanese langauge lessons are also on offer to help students learn som basic Japanese and navigate the city. 

Seoul National University - International Summer Program

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 6 weeks
Location: Seoul, Korea
Description: offers a variety of topics ranging from economics and business management to history, politics, sociology, and arts. It also provides courses on Korean language and traditional arts.

Singapore Management University - Global Summer Programme

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 4 to 6 weeks
Location: Singapore
Description: The 2022 theme for this summer school is ‘Asian insights’. There are 8 courses that will help you to gain new insights and perspectives on trends and developments in Asia.

In-person and virtual summer schools

Fudan University International - Summer Session

Attendance: In-person and online
Study period: 4 weeks
Location: Shanghai, China
Description: Study courses in the topics of law, business and economy, science and technology, history and culture, society and politics and there is an option to take a Chinese language course.

Yonsei International - Summer School

Attendance: In-person and online
Study period: 4 to 6 weeks
Location: Seoul, Korea
Description: Offers a range of courses in arts and humanities, Korean studies, business and economics, social sciences, Korean language, east asian studies and science and technology. They also offer a variety of extracurricular activities such as a one-day trip or field trips.

Virtual summer schools

Beijing Institute of Technology

Attendance: online
Study period: 2 weeks
Location: Beijing, China
Description: Offering a FREE 2-week summer session in "Future Decarbonizing Technology and Green Energy" or "Chinese Language and Multicultural Practice" between July 31–August 13, 2023. Application Deadline: 15 April, 2023 (First round) and 15 May, 2023 (Second round). 

Chinese University of Hong Kong - International Summer School

Attendance: online
Study period: 5 weeks and 3 weeks
Location: Hong Kong, China
Description: Offering a 5-week summer session with 14 courses in four academic areas, global business and management, environment, science and technology, society and human interaction and understanding China. There will also be Chinese language courses in Putonghua (Mandarin) and Cantonese. There will also be a 3-week session offering intensive Chinese language courses in Putonghua (Mandarin). Plus exciting virtual cultural activities ranging from city tours, cooking classes to heritage walks.

Hong Kong University - Summer Institute

Attendance: online
Study period: 1 to 4 weeks
Location: Shanghai, China
Description: Offering a wide variety of courses topics such as nature and biodiversity, business, creative industries, mathematics, humanities and science.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Global Virtual Classroom

Attendance: online
Study period: during term time - Spring 2023. Application deadline: Sunday 8 January
Location: Shanghai, China
Description: Join the virtual classroom at one of China's top universities. Choose from academic courses in Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Humanities and Social Sciences and study alongside students in China and from around the world. 

Wuhan University - The Luojia International Summer Program

Attendance: online
Study period: 2 weeks
Location: Wuhan, China
Description: You can select one of three courses, Traditional Chinese Culture, Overview of Modern China and AI and Big Data: China’s Practice.

Europe

In-person summer schools

ESSCA School of Management - Summer Programme

Attendance: In-person
Study period:4 weeks 
Location: Angers, Paris or Budapest
Description: These business and management programmes combine academic study with social activities and cultural visits.

Graz International - Summer School

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 2 weeks
Location: Leibnitz, Austria
Description: Study the relevance and effect on global affairs of Europe/EU (emphasis on South eastern Europe) and beyond by attending lectures, panel discussions, and seminars.

Grenoble International Smart Engineering Summer School

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 2 weeks 
Location: Grenoble, France
Description: Offers two summer programs, one in Micro and Nanotechnology and one in Smart Energies. The summer school includes visits to world-class research facilities, guided visits of Grenoble city and its surrounding, and social activities.  Plus an extra optional cultural week: 'Discover France'that happens a week before the summer school starts.

Groupe Isae - Space Summer Program

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 4 weeks 
Location: Various locations in France
Description: Visit 5 French aerospace engineering schools to study scientific and technical courses about aeronautics and space fundamentals. You will discover different parts of France and be immersed in the French ‘art of living'.

KU Leuven - Europe inside out Summer School

Attendance: In-person
Study period: 2 weeks 
Location: Various locations in Europe
Description: Offered by the Faculties of Arts, Economics & Business and Social Sciences you can combine two majors, choosing from a list of four: Doing Business with Europe(ans); Policies & Politics in the EU; Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Europe and Social & Cultural Interactions.

In-person and virtual summer schools

Bocconi Summer School

Attendance: In-person and online
Study period: 1 to 3 weeks
Location: Milan, Italy
Description: Offers classes in business and economics or law.

Masaryk University - summer and winter schools

Attendance: In-person and online
Study period: 2 to 4 weeks in person, 10 days online  
Location: Various locations in Europe
Description: Offering numerous summer and winter schools focusing on human rights, security, languages, science, media, culture, literature, and sociology. The summer schools combine academic learning with culture, and social activities.

Sciences Po - Summer School

Attendance: In-person and online
Study period: 4 weeks 
Location: Paris, France
Description: Courses are offered in both the social sciences and French language. If you are studying on campus you can also choose an optional elective course. There will also be a variety of extracurricular activities conferences with guest speakers, guided visits to Parisian museums and monuments and weekend trips.

University of Antwerp - Summer and Winter University

Attendance: In-person and online
Study period: 1 to 2 weeks
Location: Antwerp, Belgium
Description: Classes in almost all disciplines offered at the University of Antwerp, ranging from health sciences, design sciences to social sciences.