1. VU Amsterdam Summer School 2020, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

When: the school is held in two sessions – the first one is scheduled for July 4–18, 2020, while the second one will be held from July 18 to August 1, 2020

Online registration dates: December 2020; students are asked to write a motivation letter of 250–500 words

Tuition fee: 1,150 euros

Description: VU Amsterdam Summer School offers a range of courses in different subject areas, from Big Data analysis and control to modern urban economics. The courses make up 45 hours and are designed for Bachelor’s, Master’s, Specialist and PhD students. 

VU Amsterdam Summer School. Credit: social media
VU Amsterdam Summer School. Credit: social media

The full list of courses is available here.

Learn about how to apply here.

  1. Tallinn Summer School, Tallinn University

When: July 2020

Online registration dates: From February 1, 2020. If you apply before March 31, you can get a discount.

Tuition fee: 200–450 euros for the course

Tallinn Summer School. Credit: social media
Tallinn Summer School. Credit: social media

Description: Tallinn Summer School at Tallinn University is aimed at helping Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students improve their skills in various fields, from the basics of game development to the global challenges in the modern world. Most courses offer a discount for early registration.

List of courses:

You can find the full list of courses here.

  1. Jyväskylä Summer School, University of Jyväskylä

When: August 10–21, 2020

Online registration dates: March 1 – April 30

Jyväskylä Summer School
Jyväskylä Summer School

Tuition fee: free of charge; fees may be charged for individual cultural events. Food, accommodation and transportation costs are covered by the student.

Description: Jyväskylä Summer School offers students to gain practical experiences in their field of interest within natural sciences, mathematics and information technology. All the courses are taught in English. According to the school’s organizers, students from all over the world are invited to participate, which will give them an opportunity to communicate with lots of interesting people, as well as establish useful connections.

The list of courses will be officially announced before the start of the registration process.

Learn more about the school here.

  1. Science Summer School, Rouen National Institute of Applied Sciences (INSA Rouen Normandie)

When: June 22 – July 3, 2020

Online registration dates: December 2019 – March 31, 2020; there is a discount for early registration

Tuition fee: 1,000–1,150 euros (depending on the time of registration)

Description: The Science Summer School at Rouen National Institute of Applied Sciences is designed for fourth-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students and focuses on engineering sciences and AI technologies. Students will have an opportunity to communicate with experienced engineering specialists working for various companies.

The list of courses will be published later.

You can learn more about the summer school here.

  1. 7th International Synthetic & Systems Biology Summer School, Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa

When: June 8–12, 2020

Online registration dates: December 2019 – March 2020, there is a discount if you apply before February 20, 2020 

Tuition fee: 680–730 euros (550–600 euros for Master’s and PhD students) depending on the time of registration

Description: The 7th International Synthetic & Systems Biology Summer School focuses on the latest advances in such fields as bioengineering, synthetic enzymes, evolutionary modeling and healthcare. The school is designed for five days and includes 36–40 hours of lectures and workshops.

The list of lectures will be published later.

You can learn more about the summer school here.

  1. International Summer School “Renewable Energy Systems”, Fachhochschule Münster University of Applied Sciences

When: August 30 – September 11, 2020

Online registration dates: TBD

Tuition fee: TBD

Description: The International Summer School “Renewable Energy Systems” at Münster University of Applied Sciences focuses on the problems related to renewable energy systems. Lecturers from various engineering departments will present interdisciplinary courses on various types of green energy. The courses are designed for fourth-year Bachelor’s and Master’s students majoring in exact sciences, engineering and mechanical engineering. Classes will be held in English, therefore, apart from a motivation letter, applicants must also submit a certificate confirming their knowledge of English at a level no lower than B2.

Learn more about the school here.

  1. LUT Summer School, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT

LUT Summer School. Credit: social media
LUT Summer School. Credit: social media

When: June 22 – July 5, 2020

Online registration dates: from December 2019

Tuition fee: 595 euros for one week and 695 euros for two weeks for students from partner universities. Accommodation is not included in the fee and costs 400 euros for one week and 500 euros for two weeks.

Description: The program of the Summer School at Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology consists of two parts dedicated to business and technical sciences. Students can stay for one or two weeks and combine courses depending on their needs and interests. The courses are taught in English and designed for Master’s students.

List of courses:

First week: June 22–26, 2020

  • International Marketing of High Technology Products and Innovations
  • Systematic Creativity – TRIZ Basics

Second week: June 29 – July 3, 2020

  • Creativity and Entrepreneurship in New Product Development from the Silicon Valley’s Perspectives
  • Inventive Product Design and Advanced TRIZ

Learn more about the school here.

  1. International Summer Program, University of Finance and Administration in Prague

International Summer Program
International Summer Program

When: July, 2020

Online registration dates: TBD

Tuition fee: TBD

Description: The International Summer School at the University of Finance and Administration focuses on the topic of international business. The school’s participants will get an insight into European and Czech cultures and history, visit offices of big industrial plants and learn about how things work at major international companies. The program of the school also includes a trip to the city of Kutná Hora, the center of which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The list of lectures will be published later.

Learn more about the school here.

  1. Tampere Summer School, University of Tampere

When: August 3–14, 2020

Online registration dates: April 1 – May 15, 2020

Tuition fee: 280–700 euros depending on the course (accommodation is not included in the fee)

Description: Tampere Summer School offers courses in different subject areas. All the courses are taught in English. Apart from interesting classes, the school’s program also includes exciting social events and field trips.

You can find the list of courses here.

Learn more about the school here.