A sample of summer schools in Latin America. Students apply directly the host institution, then can apply for short-term mobility funding to support their studies.
- Tecnologico de Monterrey Summer School
There are a range of summer programmes available at Tecnologico de Monterrey (Tec), including their unique iSummerMX programme that takes students on a five-week long tour across different campuses and cities. Each campus organises their own special activities with field trips, company visits and networking events, encompassing truly experiential learning.
Dates: 23 June - 18 July (iSummerX programmes) | 23 June - 25 July (Summer School) 2024
Tuition Fee: USD2,350 (nominated exchange) | USD5,210 (independent)
Application Deadline: 16 May 2025
For more informationvisit the Tec Summer School website.
- El Colegio de México International Summer Program (ISP)
Students can take up to four academic courses focused on the study of Mexican and Latin American realities led by El Colegio de México’s faculty. As part of the ISP, students will also study Spanish as Foreign Language and engage in extracurricular cultural activities. The ISP 2022, Hybrid Edition is delivered mainly in English - with one course taught in Spanish.
Dates: 28 June - 2 August 2024
Tuition Fee: USD1000 (discount of USD50 if paid by 18 May early bird deadline)
Application Deadline: 8 May 2024
For more information visit the El Colegio de México International Summer Program website.
- Universidad Torcuato Di Tella Argentine (UTDT) Culture and Language Course
This four-week-course focuses on developing fluency through communicative and cultural activities. It includes the presentation of vocabulary and syntax of the Río de la Plata region; cultural, historical, and practical information about Buenos Aires and other regions; analysis of major events; introduction to Argentine music, cooking and cinema.
Dates: 1 - 31 July 2025
Tuition Fee: USD430 (including all course materials and cultural activities)
Application Deadline: Contact international@utdt.edu
For more information visit the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella Argentine Culture and Language Course website.
- Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio Brazilian Seminars
Students deepen their knowledge about Brazil through interdisciplinary program giving a broad perspective of Brazilian issues within the global context.
Dates: 17 July - 1 August 2024
Tuition Fees: Brazillian Reais9,620 (early bird rate Brazillian Reais8,800)
Application Deadline: 31 May 2025
For more information visit the PUC Rio website.
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito Summer School
The USFQ Summer Schools offer several hands-on learning opportunities that can include exploring the Ecuadorian coast for ancient civilisations (Archaeology Field School) to creating products and services through USFQ’s prototyping laboratory, USFQ D-LAB (Media & Design School). Language courses, service learning, community outreach opportunities and professional internships are also options that students can take.
Dates: Varies depending on programme. May - July
Programme Fees: Varies depending on modules taken USD2,150 - 5,700
Application Deadline: 1 March 2025 TBC
For more information visit the USFQ Summer School website.