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Your Summer Abroad

Use the summer to gain international experience!

A Summer School allows you to continue your professional education combined with an attractive language and cultural programme in an international setting.

The list of Summer Schools is constantly updated. Some partner universities offer sponsored places to FHWN students. Detailed information on the individual offers can also be found in our newsletter. You can apply directly to the respective Summer School, but please make sure to inform the International Office about your application and feedback on it.

Please note that the University of Applied Sciences assumes no responsibility with regard to the information provided about summer school offerings, nor does it assume any liability in connection with the use of such offerings.

Here you find information on selected Summer Schools:

HAN University of Applied Sciences is offering two programs this summer. If you want to learn more about European culture, entrepreneurship and how to do business in Europe, the program on "European Culture, Business and Entrepreneurship" is for you. Students interested in international supply chains can enroll in the program on "Supply Chain Management".

Spend your summer in beautiful France and apply for Grenoble INP University's Ginsen Summer School. The Summer School focuses on micro and nanotechnology and smart energy. The target group is students of natural sciences, material sciences, telecommunications as well as electrical engineering.

Broaden your horizons with a Summer School in an inspiring international environment. Utrecht Summer School offers a wide selection of over 150 courses in various disciplines, both face-to-face and online. In addition to the academic program, which ranges from undergraduate to PhD level, you can also participate in exciting excursions such as night canyoning or pub quizzes.

Do you feel like exploring a foreign country and its culture while learning the Japanese language? Then apply for the Summer School at Kansai Gaidai University! Language courses are offered at different levels, from basic Japanese to advanced and business Japanese. In addition, there is even an opportunity to learn your own "Kansai" dialect in a separate course.

The YISS Summer School at Yonsei University has been in existence since 1985, making it the oldest summer school in South Korea. Thanks to this long experience, it is one of the most recognized summer universities in South Korea. Soak up the urban atmosphere of Seoul, take part in culturally relevant activities such as a cooking class or a K-pop dance class, and learn valuable study skills from over 100 courses in seven different subject areas.

In line with the theme "Develop, Control, Fly," participants learn the entire process from theory to hands-on building of a drone during the three-week program. Two years of university education in robotics, basic knowledge of Python, of C/C++, and understanding regarding object-oriented programming are expected.

The Summer School of the Nuremberg University of Technology will take place for the first time in 2023. The university attaches particular importance to application orientation, which is why, in addition to lecturers from the university, practitioners from business and industry also pass on their knowledge to the participants. Short-term study programs are offered in English on the following topics:

- Electronic Music Production
- Exploring the Biomechanics of Rowing Simulation and Measurement
- Fundamentals of Hydrogen Technology
- New Forms of Sustainable Management- Due Diligence and Digitalization in Sustainable Supply Chains

Enjoy the urban atmosphere of Seoul, marvel at historical attractions of South Korea and gain exciting insights into business, computer & data sciences or social sciences. As part of the special focus on sustainability, you can even earn a certificate in "global sustainability".

Taylor's University is one of Malaysia's leading private higher education institutions. In line with the theme "Malaysian Culture, Heritage and Gastronomy", the Summer School offers you an exciting learning environment with a mix of workshops, cooking classes, excursions and city tours.

Immerse yourself in the exciting atmosphere of Berlin and learn about business, law, economics and politics. A crash course on the German language is held in advance for those interested. For master students with work experience there is a special program in "Game Thinking for Business- Strategy for Customer Engagement and Employee Involvement".

The European Leadership Academy is organizing a Summer School "for female Leadership in the digital age". The week-long program aims to equip the next generation of female leaders with skills for the digital age. Learn from internationally recognized business mentors and leaders, improve your teamworking skills and discover the rich culture of Spain.

Audencia’s intensive winter programme in France will help you build international management and business expertise with a European focus, earn additional credits or experience Audencia before committing to a full-time programme here. You’ll enjoy a combination of coursework, weekly company visits, group projects and exciting extracurricular activities.