Short term programs worldwide
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Many of TU Dresden's partner universities offer various short-term student exchange programs, such as summer schools, intercultural training or language courses. The respective programs are linked directly and sorted by application deadline in the respective categories. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
There is also the possibility of Blended Short Term Mobility, which is eligible for Erasmus funding.
General information can be found here: Summer or winter schools, language courses in Europe
Current programs in Europe
- What: 3-week start-up program with mentors from Silicon Valley for students of all levels (6 ECTS)
- Where and when: 2 dates are offered
- Porto (Portugal): 20.07.-08.08.2025
- Rome: 27.07.-15.08.2025
- Application deadline: 30.06.2025 (more favorable offer until 28.02.2025)
- Application: online
- Links:
Strasbourg, France
- What? Business in Europe, including European Economic Policies and a zoom on Sustainability
- When? June 3rd - 27th, 2025
- Deadline: March 15th, 2025
for more information Website - Contact:
Austria
What: Learning and applying BIM techniques in landscape architecture
When and where?:
30 June to 4 July - BOKU University Vienna
7 July to 11 July - Graz University of Technology
(Duration: 2 weeks)
Application deadline: 24 March 2025
Further information on the website
Contact:
What: courses in an exciting range of disciplines, including Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Psychology, British Literature, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE), Social Sciences
When:
Session 1 30th June - 18th July 2025
Session 2 21st July - 8th August 2025
Session 3 11th August - 29th August 2024
Deadline: 11th May 2025. However, applications are processed and offers are made on a rolling basis, and many courses do fill up quickly.
Bewerbung und Kosten
Website
Spain
Our EUTOPIA partner university in Barcelona offers a great summer school with a diverse range of courses.
The advantage for TU Dresden students - you get a discount on the registration fees!
When?
June 30 - July 25, 2025
Different duration of the courses: 1, 2 or 4 weeks
You can receive ECTS for successful participation (2, 4 or 6 ECTS), depending on the duration of the courses.
Application deadline:
There are 3 application deadlines:
March 14, April 30 and May 30
You can find more information about the course program and registration on the Summer School website.
France
What?
Summer school for students who are interested in deepening their knowledge of the French language and culture.
The program consists of a 4-week language course, supplemented by a varied cultural program, which includes a visit to Mont Saint Michel, for example.
When?
June 2 - 30, 2025
Prerequisites:
You should have a basic knowledge of French (at least A1).
For a first impression, watch this video.
Are you interested? Then apply now until March 15!
Austria
What?
International, 2-week summer school for students of all disciplines on the topic "Time, Temporality, and Transition: State - Society - Religion "
Quote from the event program:
"The Summer School will present research on how time, temporality, and transition in Europe and the Americas are addressed socially, politically, culturally, and economically, and what this means for states, societies, and religions."
When?
July 6 - 19, 2025
Application deadline:
February 16, 2025
More information can be found on the Summer School website.
What is it?
Full-time position as Project Coordinatiion's Assitant at the International Office of TU Liberec
When: 1.4. - 31.8.2025
Where? TU Liberec
Requirements:
- Enrollment in a Master's degree program
- good knowledge of English (at least B2)
- advanced knowledge of MS Office
Further information can be found in the announcement.
Contact
Bc. Daria Mlejnková (daria.mlejnkova@tul.cz)
Croatia
What ?
Erasmus internship at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Interns support the International Relations Office, help international exchange students and Croatian students with questions about studying abroad and are responsible for minor administrative tasks (website, translation of documents, etc.).
Requirements:
- English level at least B2
- Good organizational and coordination skills
- initiative and ability to work in a team
- very good computer skills (MS Office)
Contact:
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Current programs outside Europe
Mexico
- What is it?
Tec Summer School (June - July 2025)
Fall Semester (August - December 2025)
Tec Winter School (January - February 2026)
Spring Semester (February - June 2026)
There are a variety of courses for different topics, e.g. Global Business, Spanish as a Second Language, Mexican Heritage & Culture, and many more. - Where? Monterrey, Querétaro, Mexico City, Puebla (depending on the program)
- Nomination deadline (depending on the course)
Tec Summer School: May 9, 2025
Fall Semester: May 23, 2025
Tec Winter School: November 7, 2025
Spring Semester: November 14, 2025
You can find more information on the program's website
What and when:
1) The Global Research Immersion Program for Young Scientists (Grips) is co-developed by four esteemed universities in China’s Yangtze River Delta region, namely ZJU, USTC, Fudan and NJU. Grips 2025 will be held from 23rd June to 1st August. Applications are open from 6th January until 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8), 9th March.
2) ZJU SDG Global Summer School will be held on campus from June to August 2025 (concrete duration varies from module to module). Applications are open from 13th January until 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8), 11th April.
For various fields of study
What: Chinese Studies, Research, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
When: Different time periods
Bewerbung: possible from 10 February 2025
Website
What and when:
Global Village (June 18 – July 4, 2025): 3-week teaching internship designed for native or fluent speakers of various languages. Up to $1000 flight reimbursement and free dormitory provided.
Academic Program (July 5 – August 1, 2025): 4-week program offering academic courses across multiple disciplines, complemented by various cultural activities and field trips.
Korean Immersion Program (August 4 – 22, 2025): 3-week intensive language program focused on Korean language and culture.
Deadlines:
GV Application Deadline: March 16, 2025
AP Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
KIP Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Website
What?
The summer courses at Tohoku University, one of the best universities in Japan, offer students the opportunity to get to know Japan and the Japanese culture and language better.
It is possible to receive 6 or 3 ECTS credits for participation in the courses.
Who?
all students who are interested in improving their Japanese
When?
Summer course 1: 18.06. - 15.07.2025
Summer course 2: 23.06. - 07.08.2025
Deadline?
19.02.2025
Registration and more information about the courses can be found on the summer school's website.

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