Queen Mary University has assessed and chosen the below partner universities' summer schools as affordable, accessible and desirable options when compared across all offerings. In the application form, you can apply for GO Summer! funding (GO Summer! Bursary and if applicable, Turing Scheme funding) to support your participation in the below eligible summer school opportunities. Applicants must follow the application instructions as detailed below on this webpage.
Find out more about the individual countries and destinations, costs, and total potential maximum funding below. Costs quoted do not include travel to/from the host country, so bear this in mind when budgeting (yet funding available from Queen Mary may offset this, so consult the available funding carefully as well).
Students qualifying in priority groups (1) or (2) are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as those applications will be reviewed and processed on a semi-rolling basis, periodically every 3 weeks (approximately) up through the deadline. Available funding will be allocated throughout the application period to these students first whose applications are successful, and funding will be allocated to other students where remaining.
Final application deadline: Wednesday 03 April 2024, 12 noon (local UK time). Late/incomplete applications will not be considered.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at summerschool@qmul.ac.uk.
We have included estimated costs for each programme to help your decision making, listed in the local currency. Please note these costs are only estimates and may be subject to change depending on course availability, housing choices etc. We do not guarantee that these costs are inclusive of 100% of the costs you might incur; please ensure you have checked the partner's own summer school website (links are provided under each description) and perform your own cost calculations, also taking into mind additional costs you might have depending on your individual situation. If your nationality would also require you to obtain a visa for your destination country, you would also need to consider this as an additional cost in your budgeting.
Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary for each opportunity is also provided as a guideline, to help you ascertain how affordable each opportunity might be for you, dependent on your circumstances and for which priority group you may qualify. Bear in mind that the timeline of receiving funding may not be aligned with when you may need to make a payment for any costs. Please contact summerschool@qmul.ac.uk with any concerns.
If and once you learn that your application is successful, you would receive a conditional funding offer. You then must complete all of the below within 3 business days of receiving the outcome from the GO team in order to remain eligible:
By submitting an application and if you are successful, you agree to follow the published procedure to complete the above steps and understand that failure to do so may result in your conditional funding offer being withdrawn.
You will be informed of the outcome of your GO Summer! funding application according to the selection timeline section on this page. If the Global Opportunities team is unable to provide you with financial support for your preferred summer school, you may decide if you still wish to participate in that summer school without GO Summer! funding. Bear in mind that you would be responsible for any costs you have already incurred relative to any application you may have already completed with the partner university.
Instagram takeover by Queen Mary student Kayoung who participated in the SNU International Summer Program (ISP) (click through to the second half of the summer school takeover)
(*) As of conversion on 04 January 2024
Download the programme brochure: SNU International Summer Programme_ISP-Brochure 2024 [PDF 10,124KB]
Full details for Seoul National University's International Summer Program (ISP)
Description: Since its establishment in 2007, more than two thousand students from around the world have participated in the SNU International Summer Program (ISP) (previously ISP, International Summer Program) Program to learn, experience, and enjoy an unforgettable summer of academics, activities, and long-lasting friendships. SNU International Summer Program: Your Passport to Extraordinary Summers. Experience an unforgettable 5-week journey with Seoul National University's International Summer Program (ISP). Immerse yourself in academic excellence with diverse courses taught in English, appealing to both international and SNU students. Make this summer extraordinary with learning, discovery, and lasting memories. Seoul is calling – embrace the adventure! Highlights:
SNU International Summer Program (ISP) presents a unique opportunity for students to experience academic life at Seoul National University, Korea's most prestigious university and one of the leading universities in the world. This intensive summer program taught by distinguished SNU and visiting faculty members offers its participants the chance to learn in depth from experts on Korea and East Asia, as well as a variety of topics ranging from economics and business management to history, politics, sociology, and arts. SNU International Summer Program (ISP) also provides courses on Korean language and traditional arts for students wishing to learn or advance their Korean language abilities while becoming immersed in Korea's contemporary and traditional culture.
Blog posts written by Queen Mary students who participated in the UAL Summer School:
Instagram takeover by Queen Mary student William who participated in the UAL Summer School (first half of the summer school takeover)
Note: To be eligible for Turing Scheme funding, you must study either one 4-week course or a combination of consecutive 1/2/3-week courses in order to be physically present in Almería for a minimum of four consecutive weeks. See below the different impact that potential funding has on the total cost for the different options.
Description: UAL Summer School (1-4 weeks courses) is held in July on UAL campus. Taught in English or Spanish, courses can be awarded for up to 10.7 ECTS (please note however that these credits cannot be applied towards your Queen Mary degree).
Full details for the University of Almería's UAL Summer School
Blog post written by Queen Mary student who participated in Pompeu Fabra University's Barcelona International Summer School
Note: To be eligible for Turing Scheme funding, you must study either one 4-week course or a combination of consecutive 1/2/3-week courses in order to be physically present in Barcelona for a minimum of four consecutive weeks from 29 June - 26 July 2024. See below the different impact that potential funding has on the total cost for the different options.
Full details for Pompeu Fabra University's Barcelona International Summer School (BISS)
Courses available (please also consult schedule)
Description: Pompeu Fabra University offers the Barcelona International Summer School (BISS) as a flagship program to advance the curriculum of both domestic and international undergraduate students during the summer term. A wide array of on-campus courses is offered. Courses are credit-bearing (ECTS) and can be taken in English, Spanish or Catalan, in and international classroom environment. They are structured in modules of different duration and intensity, which can be flexibly combined in periods ranging from one to four weeks. Read BISS student stories to learn more.
The Barcelona International Summer School (BISS) is far more than just a series of courses. It is an opportunity to learn about exciting topics of your choice and also to engage with the BISS community beyond the classroom, to meet other students from a variety of backgrounds and to explore the city and UPF. The evening social programme offers exciting social and cultural activities to enjoy Barcelona with fellow local and international students. The activities explore issues such as science, wellbeing, sustainability and social impact, and promote the exchange of ideas across disciplines and subject areas. Joining onto these alongside your course(s) will help you to become part of the BISS community. Note: All evening activities are open to BISS students and lecturers and are included in the tuition fee and are free of charge. Each activity has limited spots and will be assigned on a first come first served basis.
The Utrecht Summer School offers over 130 2-week courses spread over three different 2-week periods within Utrecht. Costs and potential funding available from Queen Mary changes depending on how long you study for in Utrecht. To be eligible for Turing Scheme funding, you must study two in-person, 2-week consecutive courses by combining two consecutive sessions (dates below) in order to be physically present in Utrecht for a minimum of four consecutive weeks. See below the different impact that potential funding has on the total cost for the different options.
Important: The below details are for the non-tuition free (i.e. fee-paying) spaces. Queen Mary also has tuition-free spaces available at Utrecht; please consult our Tuition-free summer opportunities page to learn more and apply for those (course restrictions apply).
Description: Broaden your horizon with summer courses in the inspiring international environment of Utrecht. The Utrecht Summer School, founded in 1986 by Utrecht University, is the largest academic summer programme in the Netherlands and is one of the biggest summer schools in Europe welcoming over 3,000 students every summer from around the world. One of its kind and bringing together multiple institutions in the city, the well-established Summer School is a partnership of Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences and HKU University of the Arts. These institutions of higher education offer high quality, fully accredited summer courses in English. Utrecht Summer School not only offers you a fine selection of interesting courses in all kinds of disciplines, it also aims at giving the participants an unforgettable experience through a robust social programme, where you can get to know your classmates while enjoying the vibrant local culture of Utrecht and The Netherlands.
Important: Please note that not all courses take place in Utrecht (who have an international portfolio of hybrid and co-delivered global course offerings. You are only eligible to complete the modules that take place in-person in Utrecht.
Full details for the Utrecht University Summer School
FAQs, support page for Utrecht Summer School
The VU Amsterdam Summer School offers a variety of exciting courses, and most of these last two weeks (a few offered last one week). Note: To be eligible for Turing Scheme funding, you must study two in-person (on campus), two-week courses: a first two-week course during Session 1 followed by a second two-week course during Session 2 in order to be physically present in Amsterdam for a minimum of four consecutive weeks. See below the different impact that potential funding has on the total cost for both the two-week vs four-week options.
Description: Are you looking for an educational challenge and want to experience summer life in one of the most beautiful cities in Europe? Embark on a new learning adventure in the Dutch capital of Amsterdam. Every summer VU Amsterdam offers unique and intensely rigorous short summer courses covering a range of exciting and challenging subject areas, alongside an exciting and busy social programme. VU Amsterdam takes pride in offering top quality tuition and care for their students, ensuring that you have a positive experience and that your stay in the Netherlands is as stress-free as possible! Learn how former student participants from VU Amsterdam Summer School found their experiences in this video.
Full details for the VU Amsterdam Summer School