North America

A sample of summer schools in North America. Students apply directly the host institution, then can apply for short-term mobility funding to support their studies.

McGill University - Short Programs 

The McGill School of Continuing Studies offers Short Programs that bring students from around the world to learn about topics such as Big Data, Business Analytics, Communications, and Machine Learning, all while experiencing the McGill campus and everything that Montreal has to offer. These programs traditionally consist of two courses and lead to a transcript and an attestation of completion of the program.

Dates: Various May, June, July sessions

Tuition Fees: Varies depending on session

Application Deadline: Varies depending on session

For more information visit the McGill University Short Programmes website.

HEC Montréal Business French School

Study at the only graduate school of management in North America to offer a Business French Summer School. The programme includes Business French courses, communication workshops, marketing and management seminars, company visits and socio-cultural and sports activities.

Dates: 8 July - 2 August 2024

Tuition Fees: CAD1,875

Application Deadline: 17 June 2024

For more information please visit the HEC Montréal Business French Summer School website

University of British Columbia Vancouver Summer Program (UBC VSP)

A four-week experience for international undergraduate students a. UBC VSP is as much about academics as it is about social and cultural experiences. Choose from over 70 course packages in a range of disciplines. Included activities differ according to course packages, with some including socio-cultural activities.

Dates:

June Session: 6 June - 6 July 2025

July Session: 11 July - 10 August 2025

Programme Fees: CAD5,975 (includes course fees and materials, most activities, accommodation, and medical insurance. )

Application Deadlines: 

June Session: 28 February 2025

July Session: 4 April 2025

For more information visit the UBC VSP website and sign up for an online information session: Tuesday 19 November 2024 at 7:00pm PST [Sign Up] or Thursday 28 November 2024 at 7:00am PST [Sign Up].

Stony Brook University Summer Session

The Global Academic Program (GAP) allows newly admitted and visiting international students the opportunity to enrol in a variety of academic courses across multiple academic departments and disciplines at Stony Brook.  Admission to some courses is subject to department review, in order to ensure that students have satisfied the course entry requirements.

Dates: 8 July - 16 August 2024

Tuition Fees: USD6,246

Application Deadline: 1 May 2024

For more information please visit the Stony Brook GAP website.

University of California Summer Programmes

Some of the University of California campuses have summer offerings, with the opportunities varying in format, content, duration and cost depending on the individual campus and programme. Information regarding the summer opportunities at UC Berkeley, UC Los Angeles (UCLA) and UC Irvine can be found via the links below.

UC Berkeley: http://summer.berkeley.edu/

UCLA: https://www.summer.ucla.edu/institutes

UC Irvine: https://summer.uci.edu/international/

Dates: Varies depending on campus

Tuition Fees: Varies depending on campus

Application Deadlines: Varies depending on campus

For more information please visit each campus' website.

Washington University in St. Louis International Summer Study

Summer School in Arts & Sciences provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore, innovate, and immerse in rich academic experiences. Your coursework will challenge you to push beyond the boundaries of traditional learning to earn a rounded academic experience.

Dates: 

Summer Session I: 19 May - 6 June 2025

Summer Session II: 9 June - 11 July 2025

Summer Session III: 9 June - 1 August 2025

Summer Session IV: 15 July - 14 August 2025

Tuition Fees: Undergraduate USD1,220/unit | Graduate: USD1,470/unit 

Application Deadline: Varies between May - July, depending on session

For more information visit the Washington University in St. Louis International Summer Study website.

Georgetown Summer Sessions

Choose from over 250 ungergraduate and graduates courses across a variety of disciplines from Arts & Humanities to the Sciences. There are seven sessions to choose from, taught online or on campus.

Dates: Varies depending on courses, May - August 2025

Turition Fees: Undergraduate USD2,053 per credit | Graduate USD2,452 per credit 

Application Deadline: contact Georgetown University 

For more information visit the Georgetown Summer Sessions website.

University of Texas at Austin - Global Summer Institute

Students are invited to take part in the Global Summer Institute, where experiential learning is at the heart of the programs. Students will take part in excursions across the region, explore the arts, culture, and history of Austin, all on top of deepen their knowledge in their chosen field.

Dates: 12 July - 9 August 2025

Programme Fees: USD5,500

Application Deadline: 30 April 2025

For more information visit the UT Austin Global Summer Institute webpage.