Summer Schools and Language Courses – Leibniz University Hannover

Summer schools are a great way to get to know a new university, city and academic subject - without making a long-term commitment.

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Regions

Asia
India
Africa

Europe
North America
Latin America

Asia

Each Asian partner university offers a Summer School or Winter School. Information can be found on the respective university website. Self-paying students can apply directly. Please inform Ms. Wang about participation after application.
Please note: Some universities also offer scholarships for LUH students for the summer schools/winter schools; please contact Ms. Wang to apply.

China

YES Programm China

YES Programm

The overall program includes short-term exchange programs, international summer school programs, summer/winter camps, semester/short-term study programs, short-term internship programs, foundation programs for international students and youth forums, etc. Short-term programs offered under YES include Zhi-Xing China Fellowships and the 1,000 Schools Hands Together Initiative. Under the auspices of CEAIE, participating students can explore the latest social, economic and scientific developments in China while learning about China's five-thousand-year history and unique cultural and geographical richness.

Further information on the YES-website
Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT)

BIT On-Campus SUMMER Programs (both on-campus and online!)

For over 15 years, Beijing Institute of Technology has successfully organized summer programs that attract more than 500 students every year. In summer 2025, BIT will present a diverse range of summer programs both on-campus in Beijing and in Zhuhai. These programs, which take place both on-site and online, are tailored to your interests in engineering, artificial intelligence, management, and Chinese language and culture.

Period: 06.07.2025-02.08.2025
Application deadline: 08.03.2025 with Online application and CV to Yin Wang by mail!
Costs: Tuition fee waiver through scholarship, so that only travel costs + health insurance abroad have to be paid by yourself
Information: on-campus Webseite, online Webseite

Erfahrungsberichte
Chengdu University of Technology
Tongji University

Chinese-Bridge Summercamp Tongji University Shanghai

The modular, two-week intensive program combines language courses, lectures by renowned China experts and cultural workshops at Tongji University and also offers the opportunity to exchange ideas directly with Chinese students.
Visits to innovative Chinese or international companies and cultural sightseeing tours in Shanghai and surrounding cities complete the program. As future young professionals, you will gain an initial insight into China's social and economic development and gain personal experience of the Chinese language and culture.
The rich and colorful activities of the summer camp are designed to promote a better understanding between Chinese and German young people and build a bridge between the cultures.

Period: 17.08.-31.08.2025
Application deadline: 25.04.2025, via platform, online application to Yin Wang by mail!
Costs: Tuition fee waiver, so that only travel costs + international health insurance have to be paid by yourself
Information: Website of the Leibniz Confucius Institute Hanover
Chongqing University

Summer School an der Chongqing University

Experience a unique summer school in Chongqing, the largest city in the world! Our partner university, Chongqing University, invites you to an exciting one-week summer school from June 20 to July 10 (exact date to be announced).

Participation is of particular interest to students of civil engineering and geodesy, but students from other faculties are also very welcome. Chongqing University will cover all local costs, so participants will only have to cover their own travel expenses and international health insurance. Application via Ms. Wang (deadline to be announced).

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Experiences

Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU)

Southkorea

Pusan National University (PNU)

Taiwan

National Chengchi University Taiwan (NCCU)

NCCU International Summer School

Period: 29.06.2025-07.08.2025
Application deadline: 07.03.2025 with online application and CV to Yin Wang by mail!
Costs: Tuition fee waiver, so that only travel costs + international health insurance have to be paid by yourself
Further information: Flyer

Questions? Please contact the respective regional coordinator.

Regional Coordination Asia

India

Ashoka University

Ashoka Summer courses 2025

Period: 07.07.2025 to 16.08. 2025
Application deadline: -
Costs: INR 273500+ travel + international insurance
Information: Homepage
Symbiosis International University, SIU's, Study India Program (SIP)

Symbiosis International University, SIU's, Study India Program (SIP) Summer School 2025

Period: 14.07.25-01.08.25
Applications deadline: 30.05.2025
Costs: 2200 USD + registration fee + flight + International Insurance
Information: Homepage, Registration

Questions? Please contact the respective regional coordinator.

Regional Coordination South Asia/India

EUROPE

Questions? Please contact the regional coordinator.

Regional Coordination Eastern Europe

North America

Canada

King's University College/ University of Western Ontario | London, Ontario

Questions? Please contact the respective regional coordinator.

Regional Coordination North America/Oceania

Latin America

Mexico

University of Guanajuato | Guanajuato

International Summer Research Program

Period: Juni - August 2025

Application deadline: 28. Feb 2025,

Documents: Nomination letter from the International Office, letter of motivation, copy of passport

Costs: Scholarships possible. The program fee is paid by the university in Guanajuato (additionally: flight, visa, insurance etc.)
Information: Homepage

No knowledge of Spanish is required. The Summer School is held in English and Spanish. The research areas are architecture, art and design, social sciences and humanities, natural sciences, law, politics, administration, engineering, management and economics.
Tecnológico de Monterrey | Variable

iSummerMX Programm

Period: 23. Juni -18. Juli 2025
Application deadline: 16. Mai 2025
Costs: Approx. 2350 USD (including tuition fee, accommodation, transportation for all program activities, breakfast, tickets, student arrival kit, health insurance) + Travel
Information: Homepage

The Summer School is held in English and can be credited with 10 ECTS. There are a total of four different programs with different focuses that can be chosen.