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A sample of summer schools in Asia and Australasia. Students apply directly the host institution, then can apply for short-term mobility funding to support their studies.
Taiwan, Hong Kong, China
- National Chengchi University - International Summer School
The NCCU ISS's transformative six-week program combines Mandarin Chinese learning, English-taught courses, and cultural excursions, offering students a unique opportunity to explore Taiwan’s dynamic role in East Asia.
Dates: 29 June - 9 August 2025
Tuition Fees: USD2,420 - 2,920 (depending on courses and early bird payment)
Application Deadline: 28 February 2025
For more information visit the NCCU ISS website.
- National Taiwan University (NTU)+ Programs
NTU offers a range of topic-based programs in Spring and Summer across different fields of study including Chinese Studies, Natural Science, Social Science and Research & Internships. Students can engage in social and cultural activities outside of the classroom too. In 2025 NTU is offering its prestigious Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program for students in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
Dates: Various 2-6 week courses, February-March and June-August
Tuition Fees: Varies depending on course
Application Deadline: Varies depending on course
For more information visit the NTU+ Programs website.
- Chinese University of Hong Kong International Summer School
CUHK offers two summer sessions, the first over five weeks in July and the second over three weeks in August Session. All courses are taught in English apart from Chinese language courses, with a mix of local and international students to interact with.
Dates: July Session (22 June - 30 July 2025) | August Session (3 - 23 August 2025)
Tuition Fees: HKD8,500 (per 3 credits, early bird), HKD8,150 (per 3 credits)
Application Deadline: 31 March (early bird) | 30 April 2025
For more information visit the CUHK International Summer School website.
- Chinese University of Hong Kong Shenzhen
This immersive 10-day adventure will take participants through China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), exploring the vibrant cities of Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. The SST program is designed to deepen students' understanding of Chinese culture, education, and innovation through various engaging activities.
Dates: 5 - 14 June 2025
Tuition Fees: Free for nominated students.
Application Deadline: 5 March 2025. Students must first contact UCL Study Abroad via askUCL to request to be nominated by 9am, 7 February 2025. Nominees will be selected on a first come first served basis, provided they have at least a 2:1 average. Students should submit a screenshot of their grades and/or any assessment marks in their nomination request. This opportunity is only open to U.S., UK, or European citizens aged 18 or older.
For more information visit the CUHK Shenzen Summer Tour website.
- Hong Kong University Summer Institute (HKUSI)
The HKU Summer Institute (HKUSI) aims to bring learning outside of the classroom and provide initiatives for students to explore Asia and the world. Each programme is unique, with social and cultural activities to enrich students’ summer and educational experience.
Flagship / Featured Programmes:
1. NextGen Entrepreneur Bootcamp: From Ideation to Tech Start-ups [UG Year 1-2]
2. AI Insider: Bridging Theory and Industrial Application [UG]
3. Creative Industries - from Start-up to Success [UG]
4. Climate Changemakers: Educating for a Greener World [UG]
5. Digital Transformation in the New Era of Global Business [UG / PG]
6. Driving Business Success in a Sustainable Circular Economy [UG]
7. From Curiosity to Research: Practical Skills for Research Projects [UG / PG]
8. Public Health Leadership [UG]
9. Strategic Innovation for Sustainable Development and the SDGs: An Immersive Exploration in Hong Kong and Japan [UG]
Faculty Programmes:- University Mathematics I [UG]
- University Physics [UG / PG]
- The Evolution of Civilization [UG]
- War, Peace, and the Natural World [UG]
- Media Summer School (4 Modules) [UG Year 1-2]
- Practical Applications of Excel VBA Programming [UG]
- Chemistry Summer Research Programme [UG / PG]
- Embodies AI 101 [UG]
- Integrated Laboratory [UG/ PG]
Dates: Vary depending on the programme, June - August 2025
Tuition Fees: Vary depending on the programme. As exchange partner instituition, UCL students are eligible for a 10% Partnership Discount. Students just need to register with the correct home institution name (UCL) and special discounts will apply automatically during payment and acceptance of the offer through the application system.
Application Deadline: 21 March 2025
For more information visit the HKUSI website.
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The HKUST has a new International Summer School that spans across a range of topics that students can engage in. Social activities and opportunities to mix with students from across the globe are also provided.
Dates: 12 June - 12 July 2025 (Session 1) | 10 July - 9 August 2025 (Session 2)
Tuition Fees: HKD7,000 for Session 1, HKD12,500 for Session 1+2
Application Deadline: 28 March 2025
For more information visit the HKUST website.
- Hong Kong - Thailand - Japan Joint Summer Camp
Embark on a new multiple-location Summer Camp “Connecting Asia for a Sustainable Future - Joint Summer Camp in Thailand, Hong Kong and Japan”! The camp will take place across three universities in Asia (Hong Kong University, Chulalungkorn University and Hokkaido Summer Institute) providing students with the opportunity to network in an intercultural environment.
Dates: 14 July - 3 August 2024
Tuition Fees: USD3,900 (UCL students are eligible for a 10% discount)
Application Deadline: 30 March 2024
For more information visit the HKU Summer Institute website.
- Peking University Summer School
Peking University Summer School offers a variety of courses, including fieldtrips, extracurricular activities and social events. Courses have included China in the Global Economy, Introduction to Chinese Economy and Chinese Perspective on International and Global Affairs. Students can choose to do just one session or both.
Dates: Session A (Two-Week Session): 30 June - 11 July 2025
Session B (Two-Week Session): 14 - 25 July 2025
Tuition Fees: Up to 4 credits, RMB3,000 (early bird) or RMB14,000 | 5 or 6 credits, RMB15000 (early bird) or RMB16000 (regular rate). For non-Chinese passport holders, they may can contact UCL Study Abroad via askUCL to request to be nominated for a tuition fee free place by 9am, 7 February 2025. Nominees will be selected on a first come first served basis, provided they have at least a 2:1 average. Students should submit a screenshot of their grades and/or any assessment marks in their nomination request.
Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
For more information visit the Peking University Summer School International website.
- Zhejiang University Sustainable Development Goals Global Summer School
Students are invited to explore and discuss issues around the world's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), though traditional and modern perspectives, under the mentorship of professors from Zhejiang and their partner universities.
Dates: July - August 2025, 2 week periods depending on course
Tuition Fee: waived for UCL students (usually RMB 6,000)
Application Deadline: 11 April 2025
For more infornation visit Zhejiang's SDG Summer School website.
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Zhiyuan College (Physics)
Zhiyuan College will be hosting the 2025 International Summer School on Physics in Shanghai, jointly with Tsung-Dao Lee Institute. Students are invited to apply to participate in a 32-hour course “The Largest and The Smallest:” a series of cutting-edge talks, group research projects and Chinese culture activities.
Dates: 7 - 18 July 2025
Tuition Fee: FREE. No fees charged for course, talks, hotel lodging and cultural activities. A merit-based international travel grant is provided.
Application Deadline: 25 April 2025.
For more infornation visit Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Zhiyuan College (Physics) Summer School website. Application link is here.
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Summer Entrepreneurship Program
The SJTU Summer Entrepreneurship Program is a 2-week bootcamp that offers international students a chance to align with international standards, integrating innovation and entrepreneurship with industry knowledge to
cultivate future leaders at Grand Neo Bay. Established jointly by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and The Municipal Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Minhang District in 2018, Grand Neo Bay functions as the core area of the Southern Science and Technology Innovation Center, dedicated to technology transformation and enterprise incubation.Dates: 30 June - 13 July 2025
Tuition Fee: RMB 30,000
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025.
For more infornation visit SJTU - Summer Entrepreneurship Program website.
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University - Antai College of Economics and Management
SJTU's Antai College of Economics and Management is hosting a three-week summer program featuring academic lectures, corporate workshops and cultural activities, designed to help students better understand Chinese business and its ecology. UG and PG students are welcome to apply under the relevant tracks.
Dates: 7 - 25 July 2025
Tuition Fee: RMB 18,000, however nominated students receive a USD500 discount (approx.3,600)
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025
For more infornation visit SJTU - Antai College of Economics and Management Program website.
Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University GEM Trailblazer Summer Term
Spend a summer in Singapore and explore the many cultures and languages in the surrounding countries. NTU's summer programme offers different study tracks and spanning different disciplines and immersive activities.
Dates: 23 June - 5 July | 3 - 19 July | 23 June - 19 July 2025
Tuition Fees: SGD1,742 for tuition, SGD153 Registration fee and SGD917 Administration fee
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
For more information visit the GEM Trailblazer Summer Term website. Information Session on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm SGT. Sign up here.
- National University of Singapore FASStrack Asia Programme
FASStrack Asia comprises of courses from the Faculty’s Asian Studies Division, Humanities Division and the Social Sciences Division. Students are invited to join a dynamic and multi-cultural learning environment with NUS and international students from partner institutions. Students can read a maximum of 2 modules (1 from each session).
Dates: 3 - 18 July 2025
Tuition Fee: SGD3,489 per module, SGD109 application fee
Application Deadline: 1 April 2025
For more information visit the FASStrack Asia website.
- National University of Singapore Enterprise Summer Programme
Learn about entrepreneurship in the bustling city of Singapore: a little red dot that has “started up” and “scaled up” to achieve global impact today. Through a combination of lectures, conversations with startups, ideation and pitching sessions, as well as visits to various organisations, the programme aims to provide students with a comprehensive educational experience, whilst forming social and academic bonds between local and international students, speakers and organisations
Dates: 8 - 19 July 2024Tuition Fee: SGD5,150
Application Deadline: 31 March 2024
For more information visit the Enterprise Summer Programme website.
- Singapore Management University
Spend four weeks with SMU professors and international students, gathering new insights into Asia. The Global Summer Programme (GSP) 2025 offers three specialised tracks with over 20 courses designed to provide valuable knowledge and skills: Asian Insights, Digital Intelligence and Sustainable Futures.
Dates: 23 June - 18 July | 7 July - 1 August 2025
Tuition Fees: SGD3,270 for one course | SGD5,450 for two courses. UCL students receive a 10% tuition fee discount. For students interested in a tuition fee free place, they must first contact UCL Study Abroad via askUCL to request to be nominated by 9am, 7 February 2025. Nominees will be selected on a first come first served basis, provided they have at least a 2:1 average. Students should submit a screenshot of their grades and/or any assessment marks in their nomination request.
Application Deadline: 15 April 2025
For more information visit the SMU Global Summer Programme website.
Japan
- MIRAI Programme (Invitation programme for graduate and undergraduate students to Japan)
A week-long programme sponsored by tje Japan International Cooperation Center - JICE for students to opportunity to exchange European and Japanese cultures, promoting future friendship and cooperation.
Dates: Diplomacy and Security Policy (Programme term in Japan: 6 - 12 Nov 2024)
Economy and Business (Programme term in Japan: 6 - 12 Nov 2024)
Science and Technology (Programme term in Japan: 4 - 10 Dec 2024)
Environment and Green (Programme term in Japan: 6 - 12 Nov 2024)Tuition Fees: FREE. Programme fees, including a round-trip economy ticket anre generously sponsored by JICE.
Application Deadline: 10 July 2024
For more information visit the JICE MIRAI website.
- Tohoku University Summer Japanese Program
This programme is especially for students wanting to deepend their proficiency and understanding of Japanese language and culture. The programme includes lectures, cultural workshops and social activities with local Tohoku students.
Dates: 18 June - 15 July (Summer 1) | 23 July - 7 August (Summer 2) 2025
Tuition Fees: Summer１: JPY205,000 | Summer 2: JPY105,000
Application Deadline: 9 March 2025
For more information visit the Tohoku University Summer Japanese Program website.
- University of Tokyo
The University of Tokyo's "Global Unit Courses" (GUC) provides a great opportunity for students around the world to gain what it is like to study in Japan. GUC offers intensive courses with cutting-edge content taught by UTokyo faculty members.
Dates: 16 June - 28 July 2025
Tuition Fees: In-person, JPY180,000 per Global Unit | Online, JPY35,000 per 0.5 Global Unit. UCL students receive a 15% discount on tuition fees.
Application Deadline: 14 March 2025 (16:00, Japan Standard Time)
For more information visit the UTokyo Global Unit Courses website.
- Osaka University J-ShIP Programmes
In these courses students are expected to gain practical communication skills for everyday situations by listening to vast amounts of Japanese and engaging in conversation to pracise their speaking skills.
Dates: 7 January - 1 February 2025
Tuition Fees: JPY210,000
Application Deadline: 18 October 2024
For more information visit the J-ShIP Winter website.
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Dates: 22 June - 26 July 2025
Tuition Fees: JPY210,000 (includes accommodation)
Application Deadline: 14 February 2025 - students must first contact UCL Study Abroad via askUCL to request to be nominated by 1 February 2025.
For more information visit the Osaka University Summer School website.
- Waseda University
Participants choose courses from areas such as literature and art, business, culture, economics, history, politics and sociology in the context of Japan and Asia Pacific. The classes are taught in English by experienced faculty members and students can participate in extracurricular activities such as field trips, site visits and cultural events to experience Tokyo and Japan.
Dates: 16 June - 26 July 2025
Tuition Fees: JPY 405,000 for two courses | JPY 481,800 for three courses
Application Deadline: 17 February - 7 March 2025
For more information visit the Wasesda University Summer School website.
- Tohoku University STEM Summer Program: Exploring the Frontier of Science & Technology
This programme is especially for undergraduate science and engineering (STEM) students, providing individuals with insight on what society needs based on advanced science and technology and how they can contribute to a global society through their research.
Dates: 23 June - 18 July 2025
Tuition Fees: JPY 200,000
Application Deadline: 21 February 2025. Students must first contact UCL Study Abroad via askUCL to request to be nominated by 9am, 7 February 2025. Nominees will be selected on a first come first served basis, provided they have at least a 2:1 average. Students should submit a screenshot of their grades and/or any assessment marks in their nomination request.
For more information visit the Tohoku University STEM Summer School website.
- Kyoto University
This programme aims to invite outstanding students from partner universities around the world to
provide them with the opportunity to interact with each other while experiencing Kyoto University's unique academic culture and cutting-edge research activities.Dates: 24 July - 9 August 2025
Tuition Fees: JPY 53,000
Application Deadline: JST 12:00 PM (noon), 21 April 2025 (UCL falls under 'Type 2' applications)
For more information visit Kyoto University's Summer Programme website.
South Korea
- Seoul National University
The SNU International Summer Program is an intensive five-week course taught by SNU and visiting faculty members, offering students the chance to learn from experts on Korea and East Asia, on a variety of topics including economics and business management, history, politics, sociology, and arts. The Summer Program also provides courses on Korean language and traditional arts for beginners to advanced.
Dates: 1 - 25 July 2025
Tuition Fee: Vary depending on credits taken KRW1,200,000 - 3,348,000, however if applying before 7 April, students receive a 20% reduction.
Application Deadline: 1 May 2025
For more information visit the SNU International Summer Programme website.
- Yonsei International Summer School
The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) includes 4-6 week courses from the arts, culture, and humanities while also offering cutting-edge classes in management and economics, global issues, history, social sciences, and science and technology. YISS also presents online courses to bring more options and flexibility to its students and their time in Korea.
Dates: 4-Week Session: 30 June - 23 July 2025
6-Week Session: 30 June - 6 August 2025
Tuition Fees: Vary depending on programme, KRW1,800,000 - 3,870,000 however students can receive a discount if applying by the early bird deadline
Application Deadline: 13 March (early bird) | 9 May 2025
For more information visit the Yonsei University International Summer School website.
More Asian and Australian Destinations
- Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) provided a variety of programmes designed by the International Relations Centre (UKM Global), with partners from faculties and research institutes at UKM. Experiences are based in and outside of the classroom, with diverse cultural immersion and social activities with local students.
Dates: Various between July - August, depending on programme
Tuition Fees: Various depending on programme
Application Deadline: 30 May 2025. Contact the UCL Study Abroad Team before this date to be nominated.
For more information visit the UKM Summer Programmes website.
- Ashoka University
Ashoka University welcomes undergraduate students from other colleges and universities through the Visiting Students Programme. The programmes give students the chance to experience the liberal arts & sciences pedagogy with local and international students, providing a global learning environment.
Dates: 7 July - 16 August 2025
Tuition Fee: USD4,500 (tuition fees, on-campus accommodation and meal plan)
Application Deadline: 15 May 2025
For more information visit the Ashoka University Summer Programmes website and the Ashoka Visiting Students Programme website.
- University of Sydney
Study alongside local and international students over 5 weeks during Sydney's Short Term Program. Modules cover a range of topics including Gender Studies, Marketing Principles, Sport and Learning in Australian Culture and Introduction to Indigenous Culture.
Dates: 19 June - 25 July 2025
Tuition Fee: One unit of study: AUD3,150 AUD | Two units of study: AUD6,300
Application Deadline: 31 March 2025
For more information, see the University of Sydney Short Term Program Guide (see the Short-term study abroad guide).