The FGSES Summer Academy 2024 is designed to provide students with a unique blend of academic and cultural immersions. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a diverse range of courses, covering a spectrum of disciplines and ensuring a robust academic experience that goes beyond traditional classroom settings.

Location
Rabat, Morocoo

Period
24 June – 26 July 2024

Programme
The FGSES Summer Academy offers several programmes, of which three are available for AUC students:

1. Summer Arabic Language in Morocco (SALIM)
2. Sustainability Summer Courses
3. Summer Academic Skills (SAS)

Besides offering an academic programme, the Summer Academy will also be a good opportunity for students to experience the local culture and to engage with local communities, explore historical landmarks, and build lasting connections with peers from around the world.

Language of instruction
For SAS the language of instruction is both French and English, and for SALIM and Sustainable, the language of instruction is English.

Accommodation
Accommodation on campus is included in the programme fee.

Registration/Application
Participants can apply directly via the FGSES website at https://admission.fgses-um6p.ma/login

• Registration deadline: 1 May 2024

Fees
The prices vary per programme, but are between 1850 EUR – 2010 EUR. The programme fees include tuition, field visits, activities listed in the program, accommodation, and transportation fees (airport to Campus). Registration fees, insurance and travel costs are not included.

Discount for AUC students
The programme has a discount for students from partner institutions, so AUC students receive a 15% discount on the programme fee.

If you are interested in signing up for this summer programme, please also get in touch with the FGSES International Office exchange.fgses@um6p.ma, and inform them that you are an AUC student interested in applying for this summer programme.

Credits
Upon program completion students who have participated in the Sustainability or SALIM programme will receive an official university transcript indicating their earned ECTS credits.

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
For more information, please refer to this flyer and the Summer Academy website. For questions, please get in touch with summerschool.fgses@um6p.ma.   

The Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP) provides an opportunity for international students to undertake research attachments for eight weeks during the summer. Students will be actively engaged in research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member and earn three credits upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, a series of structured learning activities will be organised to enhance the students’ research experience. Students will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture through various social activities and excursions.

Location
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Period
23 June – 27 August 2024

Programme
SURP offers over 90 research topics. More information: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/surp_project/ 

Language of instruction
Research work and reports will be conducted in English. However, different projects may have different language requirements as set out by the supervisors.

Accommodation
On-campus housing will be arranged on a shared room basis.

Registration/Application
For application instructions, please visit https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/surp_app/

• Application deadline: 29 February 2024

Please note that it is not possible for AUC to nominate you for this summer school. You will have to register as a fee-paying student.

Eligibilty
Full-time senior undergraduate students currently registered at a non-Chinese university with good academic standing are eligible to apply.

Fees
For an overview of the fees, please visit https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/surp_fees/

Credits
Students will be registered in a 3-credit (6 ECTS) CUHK course titled ‘Independent Research on International Studies’ to conduct a research project. A transcript will be issued to their home institution upon successful completion.

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/surp/ 

Are you looking for an in person summer programme that combines excitement, academic enrichment, where you can make lifelong friends from across the globe,  learn in an open and stimulating environment, and spend a fun-filled summer exploring a cosmopolitan city? The CUHK ISS is ready to welcome you in person on the scenic CUHK campus for a stimulating and enriching academic and cultural experience.

Location
Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Period
CUHK offers two ISS sessions, one in July (23 June-31 July) and one in August (4-24 August).

Programme

• July session: The 5-week July Session offers 20 courses in four academic streams (Environment, Science and Technology; Global Business and Management; Society and Human Interaction; Understanding China), as well as Chinese language courses in Putonghua and Cantonese. More information: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issjulyacademics/
• August session: The 3-week August Session exclusively offers intensive Chinese language courses in Putonghua at beginner, beginner upper, intermediate and advanced levels. More information: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issaugustacademics/ 

Language of instruction
English

Accommodation
Available accommodation for the July session: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issjulyaccommodation/

Available accommodation for the August session: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issaugustaccommodation/ 

Registration/Application
July session:

• Application instructions: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issjulyapplication/
• Application deadline: 30 April 2024

August session

• Application instructions: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issaugustapplication/ 
• Application deadline: 31 May 2024

Eligibilty
Applications are open to undergraduate students.

Fees

• July session: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issjulyfees/
• August session: https://www.summer.cuhk.edu.hk/issaugustfees/

Please note that it is not possible for AUC to nominate you for this summer school. You will have to register as a non-local fee-paying student.

Credits
Varies per course/programme.

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
Visit their website.

Location
University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA), Slovakia

Period
15-26 July 2024

Programme
The programme offers two courses:

• 15 - 19 July 2024: Managing People in the Digital Era
• 22 - 26 July 2024: International Business Management

Language of instruction
English

Accommodation
It is possible to stay at the EUBA dormitory (based on availability)

Registration/Application
Registration deadline: 13 May 2024

Fees
The fee for 2 courses is 450 EUR. This includes tuition, a welcome pack, certificate of attendance and transcript of records, professional administrative support before, during and after the program. The fee does not include visa, travel, accommodation, living costs,insurance, and other related costs.

Credits
3 ECTS per completed course

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information:
https://summerschools.euba.sk/

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

The INCiTE summer school is a programme by the international university partnership between the University of Amsterdam, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Sydney, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, the Jiangsu Education Services for International Exchange, and the National University of Management Phnom Penh.

INCiTE is a 2-week, in-person summer school. Work with students from from all over the world while learning about intercultural competence, design thinking, social innovation and entrepreneurship. In teams you will be solving a global challenge revolving around the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, but in the local context within Vietnam.

Location
Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam

Period
11-27 July 2024

Programme
Students follow three types of classes: Intercultural Intelligence, Design & Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship (intro level). During the programme, you will turn theory into practice right away: as part of a multicultural team, you will use team-time to work on an innovative solution to a local societal challenge of your choice. The programme concludes when you and your team present your project at the Project Fair.

Language of instruction
English

Accommodation
Included in the summer school.

Registration/Application
Application deadline: 25 March 2024

For the application instrtuctions, please visit https://student.uva.nl/en/topics/summer-school-in-asia-incite.

Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following two conditions:

• You are enrolled as a full-time fee paying student at the University of Amsterdam throughout the programme.
• You have not been on exchange or you have not been placed for an exchange semester in 2024-2025.

Fees/funding
Selected students receive 1800 EUR for the programme costs and accommodation. Roughly half will be left to finance travel. There are 25 spots available.

Credits
Students will receive a certificate upon completion of this summer school.

More information
https://student.uva.nl/en/topics/summer-school-in-asia-incite 

This programme is coordinated by the UvA Office of International Student Affairs, the central international office of the UvA. Please email global@uva.nl if you have any questions.

Location
University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland

Period
1-19 July 2024

Programme
UZH offers two different programmes:

• Deep Dive into Blockchain – Linking Economics, Technology and Law
  This three-week course aims to provide you with a critical understanding of
  blockchains and its application by introducing them from a multidisciplinary
  perspective. At the end of the course you will understand three key pillars of
  blockchain and distributed ledger technology systems, namely the technology,
  its economics and the legal/regulatory aspects behind them. Building on this,
  we will then explore other fields of application, such as forensics and data
  analytics. The course offers a chance to experience classes taught by different
  professors and lecturers from UZH and leading universities worldwide.
   
• International Sports Law: Legal Challenges in the Fight Against Doping
  This Summer School offers unique insights into the legal context in which international sports organizations currently operate as well as into the limits to their autonomy in designing internal procedures. Participants will explore the relevance of the European Convention on Human Rights in the context of organized sport, for instance procedural guarantees or the prohibition of discrimination.

Language of instruction
English

Accommodation
Included in programme.

Registration/Application
Application instructions: https://www.summerschools.uzh.ch/apply-now/ 

• Application deadline: 15 April 2024

Eligibility
Applicants must be an advanced bachelor student.

Fees/Funding
The fees per programme are 3,450 Swiss Francs. The tuition fee includes housing. There are fee discounts from 1,000 up to 1,500 Swiss francs for applicants from the University of Amsterdam. These discounts are limited and will be allocated on a “first come, first served” basis.

Credits
6 ECTS per course.

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
https://www.summerschools.uzh.ch/apply-now/ 

Antwerp Summer offers intensive, short-term academic programmes during the summer and months within the areas of excellence of the University of Antwerp and its partners.

Location
University of Antwerp, Belgium

Period
Varies per programme, programmes available in June, July and August

Programme
Offer for the summer of 2024

Language of instruction
English (for most courses)

Accommodation
Antwerp has many different accommodation options to offer, ranging from student rooms over youth hostels to hotels. The University of Antwerp provides all accepted students with a list of housing options in different price categories and at different locations, but all participants are free to choose their accommodation.

Registration/Application
The application deadline differs per programme, but for most progammes the deadline is 15 May. Information about the application procedure.

Eligibility
Application requirements for participants vary per programme

Fees
The costs vary per programme, for more information.

Credits
Vary per programme. If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
Visit their website. 

Please contact summeruniversity@uantwerp.be for questions.

The SNU International Summer Program presents a unique opportunity for students to experience academic life at Seoul National University.

The SNU International Summer Program's intensive five-week summer program taught by 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.

Location
Seoul National University, Korea

Period
Course dates will vary by instructor within the program dates: 1 July – 25 July.

Programme
Find an overview of the course offerings here.

Language of instruction
English

Accommodation
On-campus housing available.

Registration/Application

• Information about the application procedure.
• Application deadline: 9 May (Early Bird discount until 7 April).

Eligibility
Most courses are open for current undergraduates, but depending on the academic backgrounds and study purpose, undergraduate students may take graduate courses.

To participate in this summer programme, you must currently be enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program at a university outside Korea.

Fees

• For information about the programme fees, please visit their website
• There is a 20% discount for early registration (before 7 April)

Credits
Varies per course.

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
Visit their website.

Each year, the Netherlands-Asia Honours Summer School (NAHSS) grants a group of ambitious students of all disciplines and Dutch universities the opportunity to participate in their programme. By conducting a consultancy project for one of the NAHSS partners, following lectures by Southeast Asia and China experts, participating in a summer school, and a trip to Southeast Asia; students are prepared for the Asian academic world, business life and culture.

For 2024, AUC may select 3 AUC students to partake in the NAHSS. The selected students will visit Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City.

Applications need to meet the following criteria

• Second- or third year students
• Fluent in English speech and writing
• Affinity with China and Southeast Asia
• Ambitious, social, active, open-minded and entrepeneurial

Selection
The first selection will be done by AUC (shortlist) and the final selection will be made by NAHSS/McKinsey.

Application deadline
Applications for the NAHSS 2024 are closed.

More information
For more information check this leaflet, www.nahss.nl and learn about experiences from other students.

Location
University of Edinburgh

Period
July and August (specific dates vary per course)

Programme

• Undergraduate courses available in various topics within the University of Edinburgh College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences.
• STEM summer school courses (topic Sustainable Futures in Energy).

For the full offer: https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/our-programmes/summer-school-home

Language of instruction
English

Accommodation
Students enrolled in the credit undergraduate courses can request university accommodation for an additional fee. For more information, visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/our-programmes/summer-school-home/stay/accommodation

Registration/Application
For application instructions, please visit https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/our-programmes/summer-school-home/apply-now

• Application deadline: 20 May 2024, 17:00 (BTS)

Eligibilty
Full-time undergraduate students currently registered at a university.

Fees
The pre-payment amount is £750 and must be made before submitting the application, https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/our-programmes/summer-school-home/apply-now

Discount for UvA students
The programme has a discount for students from partner institutions, therefore AUC/UvA students receive a 10% discount on the programme fee.

Credits
Summer School courses are certified by the University of Edinburgh and are worth up to 20 credits depending on the course length. Edinburgh credits should be divided by two to get the EC equivalent.

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
https://www.ed.ac.uk/lifelong-learning/our-programmes/summer-school-home

Location
Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea

Period

• 6-Week track (27 June – 6 August 2024)
• 4-Week Track (27 June 27 – 23 July 2024)

Programme

YISS is a short-term program in summer, which provides either 4-week or 6-week courses. YISS provides over 100 classes. Some courses are available online.

For the full course offer: https://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/summer/program/general02.do

In addition to the academic programme, YISS offers a variety of extracurricular activities such as one-day or field trips every Friday. These are some of the activities that Yonsei University has arranged:

• DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Tour
• Cooking class
• Taekwondo class
• Seoul city tour
• Korean K-pop dance class
• Everland /Lotte word
• Alpaca World & Nami Island

Language of instruction
All courses except Korean language courses are conducted in English.

Accommodation
Participating students can apply for on-campus housing. The fees for on-campus housing are around 1,000,000 KRW (680 EUR). YISS also provides advise for off-campus housing. For more information:  https://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/summer/campuslife/housing01.do

Registration/Application
For application instructions, please visit https://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/summer/application/procedures.do

• Application deadline: 9 May 2024

Eligibility
YISS is open to all students currently enrolled in an accredited college or university. The GPA requirement for university students is above 2.0/4.0 (6,2/10).

Fees

 https://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/summer/application/payment.do

Fee-paying students are eligible to apply for a scholarship. Thea application deadline is 25 May 2024. For more information: https://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/summer/application/scholarships.do  

Credits
The minimum course load is 1 course (3 Yonsei credits; 6 ECTS), and maximum course load is 3 courses (9 credits; 18 ECTS).

If you wish to count the credits you obtain during this programme towards your degree at AUC, please make sure to request permission with the BoE well in advance.

More information
https://summer.yonsei.ac.kr/summer/program/overview01.do

Or send an email to summer@yonsei.ac.kr

U21 is a global university network that includes 29 universities that offer students summer and winter schools. The University of Amsterdam, as member, offers 17 scholarships in order to facilitate students going abroad who may not be able to go on a regular exchange.

Where can you go?
The U21 universities are dispersed throughout the globe! Visit China, South Africa, Australia, Scotland, Malaysia, South Korea, the US, and more!

Who can apply?
All full-time UvA students.

When is it?
You can choose courses in the summer of 2024 or winter 2024-2025. Exact dates of courses differ per course and university. 

Funding
The UvA offers UvA students 6 summer scholarships and 11 winter scholarships of €2000.

Application period
5 February - 4 March

More information
Visit their website.   

AIESEC offers volunteer programmes and internships abroad.