Riga Technical University (RTU) is one of the leading technical universities in the Baltic region, known for its innovation-driven approach to education and research. With a strong emphasis on practical learning and global collaboration, RTU offers state-of-the-art facilities, internationally recognized programs, and a vibrant student community from over 80 countries. Located in the heart of Riga, Latvia, our university combines academic excellence with rich cultural and historical backdrop of a dynamic European city.

RTU has more than 20 years of experience in organizing summer/winter schools and all sorts of short-term courses, offering students an exceptional opportunity to combine academic excellence with enriching extracurricular activities.

Summer Schools 2025

Urban Drone Dynamics: Mastering Civil Delivery, Detection, and Control

- Date: 28 July – 8 August 2025 (€1000) Scholarships available!

English Language Immersion Bootcamp: Speak, Write and Connect

- Date: 4 – 22 August 2025 (€750)

Soft Skills for Deep Tech. Hackathon (BIP based) *

- Date: 6 – 15 August 2025 (€700)

* from 06.08 until 08.08 summer school will be held online, and from 11.08 until 15.08.2025 it will take in Riga, RTU Campus.

Destination-Latvia! Nature and Adventure for Curious Minds (BIP based) *

- Date: 13 – 22 August 2025 (€300)

* from 13.08 until 15.08 summer school will be held online, and from 18.08 until 22.08.2025 it will take in Riga, RTU Campus.

Besides studies, students will enjoy guided city and nature tours, providing an immersive experience of Riga’s and Latvia’s vibrant heritage.

Intercultural communication, and team-building activities will equip students with essential soft skills and will create opportunities for networking and recreation.

Deadline for aplications: 16 July 2025

For a detailed overview check the website.

We are excited to announce the 2025 Barcelona International Summer School (BISS) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra! This is a unique opportunity for your students to study in the heart of Barcelona with a flexible, for-credit program, while choosing from a wide range of courses in business, science, technology, and more.

Program Dates: June 30 – July 25, 2025

What can you expect:

Wide Course Selection – Choose from business, science, technology and more. See full course list

Flexible Scheduling – One to four-week options available both morning and afternoon

Earn ECTS Credits – Credit-bearing courses that students can transfer to their home university

Study in English or Spanish - Courses with different learning languages

How to apply:

Applications open in three intake rounds – March, April, and May. Submit your application early to secure your spot.

Please note that one-off registration fee of €150 will be waived.

Deadlines:

March Round: Apply by March 14 and register courses by March 28

April Round: Apply by April 11 and register courses by April 30

May Round: Apply by May 16 and register courses by May 30

Applications will be available on website starting March 3rd, 2025.

Universidade da Coruña has just published a call for applications for a scholarship programme. The deadline for this call is 9nd March 2025.

The programme offers 12 scholarships to increase the international diversity of students participating in its International Summer School. These scholarships will be assigned to students with outstanding potential coming from highly underrepresented low-income, lower-middle income or upper-middle income countries, divided according to GNI per capita, calculated using the World Bank Atlas method.

These scholarships cover a course's tuition fees, accommodation and meals in a student hall of residence (double room) during ISS period (13th and 26th July included). Flights must be paid by the participants themselves.

Note that even those students who do not fulfill the requirements for these scholarships may still be eligible for a discount.

For more details about applying for scholarship check the link HERE.

You can find the list of 2025 courses HERE.

All the courses are taught in English language in Universidade da Coruña in the city of A Coruña.

The University of Amsterdam offers a variety of exciting summer school programmes with scholarship coverage of up to €500. Most study programmes last 3 weeks, and take place between June and August 2025.

Final general admissions deadline is 15.3.

The study programmes offered are suitable for both Bachelor's and Master's degree students in various study fields. You can find details and a list of all the study programmes planned for summer 2025 HERE.

Some of the offered study programmes:

Birds: Our Shared History, Habitats and Future (3 weeks, 6EC). Especially relevant for students with an interest in ecology, conservation and human-nature relationships.

Urban Changemakers (3 weeks, 6 EC). Especially relevant for students in the field of Social Science and Humanities with an interest in societal issues, social change and urban studies.

Addressing Conflict: Peacebuilding in Theory and Praxis (3 weeks, 6EC). Especially relevant for students in the field of Political Science, Conflict Studies and Law.
Mindfulness and Compassion-based Interventions (3 weeks, 6EC). For Psychology, Social Science or Healthcare students with a strong interest and some experience in mindfulness, psychology and/or pedagogy

For more information on scholarships opportunities click HERE.

(Please note, that it is only possible to apply for one scholarship per applicant per summer - scholarships cannot be combined.)

The Faculty of Russian philology, which has reach traditions of teaching Russian as a foreign language, has accumulated extensive experience working with students from European and American universities. Faculty Professors have prepared 6-weeks summer school program, which is designed for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. In accordance with each level we offer following modules;

• Grammar of Russian language
• Speech development
• Linguistic and regional studies of Russia
• Literary reading Phonetics and basic spelling of the Russian language
• Armenia: country and people

Course Duration: 6-weeks from June 30 to August 8

Application deadline: April 30, 2025

Contact e-mail: summer_courses@ysu.am

For application use this LINK.

The price for 6-weeks course for one student: 515. 806 AMD

The price includes airport transfer and excursions through Armenia.

The price does not include accommodation and international travel costs.

You can choose for accommodation the YSU dormitory, guest house, or have your personal option (more info below).

YSU dormitory:

• Single room: 78000 AM (for 1 student, per month)
• Rooms for 2 students: 58 500 AMD (large, per month, per person)
• Rooms for 2 students: 52 000 AMD (small, per month, per person)
• Rooms for 3 students: 45 500 AMD (per month, per person).

YSU guest house:

• Single room: 13 000 AMD (for 1 student, for a day)
• Double room: 26 000 AMD (for a day)
• Breakfast is included.

We are pleased to announce that Charles University offers a fully funded scholarship for one participant in the prestigious "Clinical Science Scholars Program", a collaborative initiative between Harvard Medical School and Semmelweis University in Budapest. This innovative certification program is designed for physicians and clinical scientists, aiming to develop clinical research capacities in Hungary and Central Europe.

Harvard Medical School’s Clinical Science Scholars (CSS) program at Semmelweis University provides advanced training in health care research and methods. Using a blended learning model that incorporates online tools, live virtual seminars and engaging workshops, the curriculum is focused on enhancing your skills at every stage of the research process–from writing grant proposals and launching new projects to analyzing data and presenting your results.

A blended, nine-month program, CSS is anchored by three workshops – two residential (at Semmelweis University in Budapest and at Harvard Medical School in Boston) and one live virtual workshop – that are designed to offer a mix of traditional and innovative teaching methods. Students will participate in interactive webinars – including review sessions by faculty and special seminars from leading experts – and have access to more than 85 pre-recorded, on-demand lectures.

This flexible cohort model makes it possible to advance your knowledge while allowing you to continue meeting your current personal and professional responsibilities. The 2025–2026 program begins on July 14, 2025, at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. You can find more information about other workshop dates and the program here.

If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please send the following documents to your faculty coordinator:

1. CV

2. Motivation letter (including a description of your scientific achievements, any relevant publications or patents from clinical studies, max. 2 pages)

3. Recommendation letter

The deadline for submission depends on faculty (approx. 26/03).