We would like to add that tuition-free students from ITMO University can participate in the competition for partial funding support, even if the event takes place online. However, keep in mind that ITMO University can reimburse no more than 70% of your expenses (and not more than 70,000 rubles).
Tilburg University Summer School, Tilburg University, Netherlands
Understanding Data with R: a hands-on workshop towards becoming a data analyst
When: July 6-20, 2020
Application deadline: June 28. You must attach a motivation letter that includes your expectations from the course and your level of expertise in programming and statistical analysis. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: €750
Description: a two-week-long course on big data processing in RStudio, as well as on data analytics, manipulation, and visualization. You can find the full description here.
1st Python Porto Summer School, Catholic University of Portugal
When: July 20-24, 2020
Application deadline: June 30. In order to apply, you need to fill out this form and attach your CV and transcript of records. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: €300
Description: an intensive course on programming in Python. Bachelor’s and Master’s students who engage in big data analytics and finance are welcome. Participants will learn how to structure, import, and store data, as well as how to visualize it. You can find the full description here.
Innsbruck Summer School, University of Innsbruck, Austria
The Economics of Information, Information Technologies and Human Behavior
When: August 3-21, 2020
Application deadline: July 13. Master’s students and graduates with a Bachelor’s degree and three years of job experience are welcome.
Tuition fee: €600, accommodation and transportation are not included
Description: one-month-long course on economics of information, psychology of human behavior in digital environment, and decision-making. You can find the full description and the application form here.
Project Economic Evaluation and Financial Modelling, Wessex Institute of Technology, the UK
When: November 17-19, 2020
Application deadline: August 23. Bachelor’s students in at least their third year of studies are welcome. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: €920 if you apply before July 31. Includes lunches and coffee breaks.
Description: an intensive course on financial planning and modeling. More information is available here.
Summer School in Computational Photonics, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany
When: September 21-25, 2020
Application deadline: July 31. However, keep in mind that the number of participants is limited. In order to apply, you need to fill out an application and attach a motivation letter, as well as a recommendation letter from your research advisor. Master’s and PhD students are a priority. Online/hybrid format, possibly including an on-site event.
Tuition fee: €40
Description: participants will learn about the latest achievements in computing and simulation of the propagation of electromagnetic waves. More information is available here.
Summer HKU, University of Hong Kong, PRC
When: July-August 2020, various dates
Application deadline: June 30. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: starting from 5,000 Hong Kong dollars
Description: more than 40 online courses in various fields. For example, courses on business in creative industries, management and business analytics, mathematical modeling,blockchain technology, and many more. You can find the full list of courses here.
Management Summer School, Universidad del Rosario, Colombia
When: July 13-25, 2020
Application deadline: June 28. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: $268–536
Description: this management course is divided into three modules: innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. More information is available here.
8th International ONLINE DHC+ Summer School, Halmstad University, Sweden
When: August 23-29, 2020
Application deadline: July 31, unless the limit of 30 participants is reached sooner. Bachelor’s and Master’s students, as well as young professionals with no more than two years of job experience are welcome. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: €350 if you apply before June 15
Description: the program is focused on creating a sustainable ecosystem in district heating and cooling using artificial intelligence. Full description is available here.
Aalto Ventures Program Summer Course – Creating Multidimensional Experiences, Aalto University, Finland
When: August 3-21, 2020
Application deadline: June 30. In order to apply, you should fill out this form and attach your motivation letter, motivation video, CV, and your transcript of records. A certificate proving proficiency in English is not necessary. However, excellent command of English is required. Before participating in this course, it’s recommended to take a free course on startups (more info below). Bachelor’s students in their third or fourth year of studies, as well as Master’s and PhD students are welcome. The course will take place online.
Tuition fee: €900
Description: an intensive course on teamwork. In the course of three weeks the participants will create a concept for sustainable business based on their initial idea. More information is available here.
Starting Up, Aalto University
A free online course on business organization and entrepreneurship. The course was developed by Aalto University in collaboration with the accelerator Kiuas and the venture foundation Maki.vc. It includes nine chapters that cover all aspects of creating a startup.
China Discovery Online International Summer School, Harbin Institute of Technology, PRC
When: July 6-31, 2020
Application deadline: June 30. The applicants are to be nominated by the ITMO Academic Mobility Support Office, so you should send your application to their email, short-term@itmo.ru.
Tuition fee: free of charge
Description: a course on Chinese culture, economics, scientific and technological potential, as well as on the country’s recovery after the pandemic. The course is divided into four major sections: Understanding China, China’s Economic Development under the Pandemic, Introduction to the Development of Science and Technology in China, and Chinese Language and Online Activities. You can learn more about the course from the ITMO Academic Mobility Support Office.
