Tuition-free summer opportunities

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Note: Only open to non-Chinese citizens and non-Chinese passport holders.

• Summer school dates: 23 June - 18 July 2025 (Programme 1: Chinese Language + AI Robot course) or 23 June - 18 July 2025 (Programme 2: Chinese Language + Metaverse course) - participants must arrive by 22 June and depart 19 July to be eligible for Turing Scheme funding (where available)
• Tuition: ¥0/£0 after scholarship (see below); ¥5000 CNY without scholarship (approximately £539 GBP*)
• Required costs as advertised by HUST: ¥0 CNY for scholarship recipients; non-scholarship recipients, please see below: 
  
  • On-campus accommodation: ¥0/£0 after scholarship (see below); ¥700 CNY/month, for 4-week period without scholarship (approximately £75 GBP*/month)
    
  • Medical insurance: to be covered by scholarship (non-scholarship recipients would need to budget for this)
    
• Additional costs not included above: travel to/from China, all living expenditures (food, local transportation), leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Wuhan.
  
• Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information.
• Funding available from China Scholarship Council (CSC): Tuition, accommodation and medical insurance covered for CSC scholarship recipients, plus ¥1,400 RMB/CNY living allowance (approximately £150 GBP*) provided.
  
  • Important: Scholarship applications will likely open from March, so interested students should complete procedures stated below now for Queen Mary to be considered. Students should also avoid making/paying for any flights to/from China until receiving confirmation of the scholarship from CSC/HUST.
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, the duration of both course options qualifies if participants arrive no later than 22 June and depart no earlier than 19 July (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
  • All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)

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Description: 100% in-English summer school program delivered by Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) located in Wuhan, China. As one of the top 10 universities in China, HUST ranks among the top 200 universities in the world according to the U.S. News and Times Higher rankings. HUST is also known as the “University in the forest,” with a total area of 1,160 acres with 72% greenery coverage. Learn more about "Why HUST?"

Full details for HUST's 2025 Summer Program

Courses available

Instructions: Students can choose one of two programmes. Please first apply to Queen Mary following the procedure for tuition-free spaces. In the meantime, interested students must also complete the relevant online application form published by HUST no later than 14 Mar (see links below) as an 'expression of interest' to participate in the programme. Selection will be made by Queen Mary University for which students will be invited to apply for the CSC scholarship in the spring, on the assumption that participation will only be confirmed if their scholarship application is successful.

Program 1: Chinese Language + AI Robot Summer Program (23 June - 18 July 2025)

• Further course and lecturer details
• HUST Program 1 application form (please complete directly after Queen Mary application form)

Program 2: Chinese Language + Metaverse Summer Program (23 June - 18 August 2025)

• HUST Program 2 application form (please complete directly after Queen Mary application form)

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)

Global SUFE Summer School

Note: Only open to non-Chinese citizens and non-Chinese passport holders.

• Summer school dates: 30 June (Monday) - 18 July (Friday) 2025. The suggested arrival/check-in dates in the arranged accommodation are June 28 June (Saturday) & 29 June (Sunday) 
• Tuition: ¥0/£0 (waived for Queen Mary students)
• Estimated costs for Queen Mary students, as advertised by SUFE: ¥3,570 CNY / £385 GBP*, breakdown:
  
  • On-campus accommodation: ¥0/£0 (waived for Queen Mary students)
    
  • Miscellaneous fees set by SUFE: ¥0/£0 (waived for Queen Mary students)
  • Food: ¥100 CNY per day x 21 days = ¥2,100 CNY / £226 GBP (one meal in the campus dining hall typically costs ¥15-20 CNY / £1.60-£2.15 GBP*. Meals in many western restaurants and cafes near campus typically cost ¥50-100 CNY / £5.40-£10.80 GBP*)
  • Daily expenses (public transportation, phone bill, other routine costs): ¥70 CNY per day x 21 days = ¥1,470 CNY / £159 GBP*
• Additional costs not included above: flight to/from China, medical insurance (TBC), leisure activities, visa fees (cost depends on country from which student submits their application); you must budget for these in addition. Consult the cost of living in Shanghai.
  
• Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information.
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? No (insufficient duration)
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £1000 (GO Summer! Bursary)
    
  • All other priority groups: £500 (GO Summer! Bursary)

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Description: Global SUFE Summer School is offered by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), one of the best business schools in China. SUFE is a great place to connect with the local culture, enhance your knowledge, advance your career, and explore Shanghai and China. Aiming at current/prospective exchange students from SUFE's partner institutions, this opportunity is an ideal setting to explore Shanghai and China-both through exciting study in the classroom and on the road in the cultural activities, company visits and weekend trips, while participants develop their own industry expertise and pursue valuable experience abroad. 

With Global SUFE Summer School, participants are offered the opportunity to understand the Chinese market, investigate the causes behind, and the challenges of china’s economic growth. As Shanghai has also been an extraordinary mixture of the financial hub and cultural grandeur, participants will find it of extra convenience to get exposed to a culture that cover a large region in east Asia with customs and traditions varying greatly even between towns geographically quite close to each other. 

Application procedure and documents:

SUFE allocates spaces on specific courses to students on a first come first served basis up through their own application deadline. Queen Mary students interested in participating tuition-free in a specific SUFE course should complete Queen Mary’s GO Summer! application form as early as possible and then the Global SUFE Summer Programme application form immediately afterwards (see online application guidance document below), both no later that Queen Mary's application deadline. Only students who also complete SUFE's application form will be considered for a GO Summer! tuition-free space (Queen Mary will confirm with SUFE the applications received on their side). SUFE's application form will require you to upload likely the following documents, so you should have them ready: CV/resume, photocopy of your passport page, photocopy of your Queen Mary student ID, PDF of your official HEAR transcript (if you are in year 1, a screenshot of your semester 1 MySIS results should suffice), passport-sized ID photograph.

Priority group (1) and (2) students will benefit from the GPO team's rolling application review timeline to hopefully hear the outcome of their GO Summer! application around the same time they should hear back from SUFE.

• Brochure Global SUFE Summer School 2025 (latest information and costings)
• Handbook Global SUFE Summer School 2025 (more extensive information and details about student life, etc.)
• Sample schedule Global SUFE Summer School
• Online application guidance document

Courses available

Chinese Language and Culture

Assuming no prior knowledge about the Chinese language and culture, this course provides beginners with an introductory and fascinating insight into the captivating world of Chinese culture and language. Through a carefully crafted curriculum covering mandarin phonetics, Chinese characters, culture facts and cross-cultural phenomena. 

Doing Business in China

As China continues to play a prominent role in international business, understanding how to conduct business in China is no longer an added-value to your CV but rather a prerequisite to success.

The Frontier of Sustainable Finance

This course provides practical knowledge on the contribution that sustainable finance can make to sustainable development, and on how sustainable finance may be deployed in the real-world policy or business context. 

Tecnológico de Monterrey

• Summer school dates: 4 weeks from 29 June - 26 July 2025 (29/06 recommended arrival, 30/06 Orientation, 30/06-24/07 classes, 26/07 departure) ***Updated dates***
  
• Tuition: £0 GBP
• Required costs: $2,350 USD (approximately £1,842 GBP*)
  (includes administrative fee, housing in a mixture of hotels and student residence halls, transportation for all program activities, breakfast six days of the week, tickets to all visits and events of the program, student arrival kit, health insurance required for Mexico. Please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly.)
• Additional costs not included above: travel to/from Mexico, leisure activities, lunches and dinners (mostly eating out at restaurants/street food, bearing in mind cost of food is much cheaper than in the UK; you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Mexico City (and any of the other cities included in the summer school programme)
  
• Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information.
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, the duration qualifies if participants arrive no later than 22 June and depart no earlier than 19 July (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
  
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
  • All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)

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Description: The iSummerMX Programs are an itinerant academic experience for students who love traveling and learning about new cultures. You’ll visit several Tec de Monterrey campuses in different cities over 4 weeks, learning about multiple, diverse regions of Mexico. Each program/course has special activities, conferences and trips that will make the experience unforgettable! Following a Tec Learning Model competency-based Learning Model, students upskill multi-disciplinary abilities and specialisation for their professional future. Students will enjoy field trips to gain an inside look at companies, industries, or entrepreneurial initiatives to exert analysis, synthesis, and problem-solving processes in a multicultural setting. Students will also enjoy experiential learning, with active learning environments and challenges that transfer knowledge to real contexts.

Full details for iSummerMX summer school

Download iSummerMX Programme Brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Programme brochure [PDF 9,972KB] (2025 brochure will be published once available)

4 academic programmes available

Update: Students followed both courses within the chosen programme (each course is worth 3 local credits, for 6 total credits).

Global Business

Download Global Business brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Global Business [PDF 20,346KB]

NI1002B Business Globalization
Students will analyze the impact of economic, political, social, technological, legal, and environmental variables identifying opportunities in international markets for enterprises. They will formulate and propose strategies and tactics to improve the competitive position and competitive advantage of an enterprise internationally.

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MT1002B Market Solutions
Students will develop proposals for new products and services to differentiate the organization. They will identify market needs by obtaining and analyzing primary and secondary information. By designing marketing plans, students will explore ways to take the value proposals to the market, achieving the organization’s goals. Students will use predictive scenarios, including risk and financial analysis and graphic reports to guide decision-making processes.

Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges:

Download Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges [PDF 12,045KB]

EH1013 - Cultural Heritage of Mexico
This course examines the composition of the cultural heritage of Mexico, drawing from two analysis dimensions by doing a study about the material characteristics of objects and historical sites to distinguish between tangible and intangible heritage. No prior knowledge is required. Syllabus available upon request, please email studyinmexico@itesm.mx.

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EH1014 - Violence, Dignity and Social Justice
In this course, students will identify societal problems such as exploitation, vulnerability, and expressions of violence, describing the ethical elements involved in the situation and approaching them from elementary notions of ethics, personal beliefs, customs, or traditions. Students will recognize the interests of the stakeholders involved and will exercise logical reasoning processes to recognize and analyze a problem to explore possible alternatives for conflict resolution and promote solidarity relationships between human beings.

Regional Economics:

Download Regional Economics brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Regional Economics [PDF 13,129KB]

EC1003B Macroeconomics and Economic Development
Based on real and nominal macroeconomic variables, students will analyze the effects that economic growth and development have on a country's society.

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EC1020 Micro Economic Incentives and Macro Outcomes
The student will apply systemic thinking in the analysis of the economic problems of a society. Students will apply basic concepts of economics to understand the interrelation of the decisions of economic agents and their effects on the macro results of the economy. Concepts of economic efficiency, market equilibrium, optimization analysis, and economic development will be included.

Beyond Borders (Migration Up Close): An immersive journey through the culture, society and political context of Mexico:

Download Beyond Borders brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Beyond Borders [PDF 9,645KB]

RI2002B Regional Scenarios in the Contemporary World
In this course, students analyze international conflicts, such as the ones that arose in the 19th century worldwide, the First and Second World Wars, and the Cold War, considering their causes and consequences, as well as the actors involved, their interests, positions and strategic decisions. Students will evaluate discriminatory discourse and practices, applying discourse analysis tools from the perspective of multiculturality.

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RI1016 Gender, Society and Human Rights
The aim of this course on gender perspective is for students to learn about and apply the concept of gender as an analytical category in their professional studies and research areas, through case-study discussion, analysis and questioning of information and knowledge related to gender equality in economic, political and social terms.

Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

Queen Mary student feedback for NTU - learn more about the university, student life and Singapore!

Instagram takeovers - summer 2024 (several destinations are featured, including NTU)

Further feedback is from students who completed a semester/year-long exchange in at NTU. Certain requirements you may see/read do not apply for GO Summer! participants (who complete different procedures to participate): 

• Instagram takeover by Ibrahim at NTU
• Instagram takeover by Fartun at NTU
• Clara in Singapore (blog post on Queen Mary Global Bloggers)

All 4-week courses and the two 2-week courses at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) are eligible for the tuition-free spaces, yet please note that costings and available funding are dependent on the duration.

*LIVE INFO SESSION* delivered by NTU for GEM Trailblazer summer school:

• Check NTU's website for details

NTU GEM Trailblazer summer school livechat: Check NTU's website for updates 

Important: NTU requires applicants to already have a minimum 2:2 average (C+) at the time of nomination in order to be eligible to participate.

4-WEEK COURSES:

• Summer school dates: 4-week courses: 23 June - 19 July 2025
  
• Tuition: £0 GBP, waived for Queen Mary students who can enrol on up to 2 courses (providing there are no timetable conflicts)
  
• Required costs as advertised by NTU: S$2,120 SGD in total (approximately £1,239 GBP*), breakdown:
  
  • Housing: S$1,050 SGD (approximately £613 GBP*); please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly
    
  • Administration fee: S$917 (approximately £536 GBP*), includes compulsory miscellaneous fees such as health services, insurance fees (NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance), course materials, and course activities
    
  • Registration fee: S$153 SGD (approximately £89 GBP*) (NTU processing fee)
    
• Additional costs not included above: travel to/from Singapore, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Singapore.
  
• Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, the 4-week course duration qualifies if participants arrive 23 June and depart no earlier than 20 July (day after programme ends) (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
    
  • All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)

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2-WEEK COURSES:

• Summer school dates: 23 June - 5 July 2025 for "ET5131" 2-week course, or 3 - 19 July 2025 for "ET5122" 2-week course
  
• Tuition: £0 GBP, waived for Queen Mary students
  
• Required costs as advertised by NTU: S$1,640 SGD in total (approximately £958 GBP*), breakdown:
  
  • Housing: S$570 SGD (approximately £333 GBP*); please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly
    
  • Administration fee: S$917 (approximately £536 GBP*), includes compulsory miscellaneous fees such as health services, insurance fees (NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance), course materials, and course activities
    
  • Registration fee: S$153 SGD (approximately £89 GBP*) (NTU processing fee)
• Additional costs not included above: travel to/from Singapore, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Singapore.
  
• Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? No
  
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £1,000 GBP
  • All other priority groups: £500 GBP

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Description: The future is hot in Asia! Spend a summer in Singapore, the perfect 'soft landing' in the heart of the fast developing Asia-Pacific region and a springboard to explore the many cultures and languages in neighbouring countries surrounding around Singapore! NTU's unique summer programme will bring you an unforgettable summer education.  Choose from 5 different tracks and experience a unique summer unlike any other!

Application procedure and documents:

Spaces on specific courses are allocated by NTU to students either nominated by partner universities (for tuition-free spaces) or applying themselves on a first come first served basis, from January up until the deadline when Queen Mary will nominate successful students (14 March). Therefore, there is no guarantee that you will be able to receive a spot in your preferred course(s), yet NTU may propose alternative courses to you if no spaces remain in your preferred course(s).

In order to receive a tuition free space on NTU's GEM Trailblazer Summer School, students first need to complete Queen Mary’s GO Summer! application form. The GPO team will then nominate the students to NTU who have been selected by the GPO team and who have accepted their offers. Similar procedures such as those listed below for SMU also apply for NTU (see NTU's webpage for full details).

Full details for NTU's GEM Trailblazer Summer School.

Courses available

The GEM Trailblazer Summer 2025 programme offers more than 20 courses across 5 tracks (subject areas). From experiencing a full Asian cultural experience to opportunities in enhancing your future business career in Asia and staying abreast with the latest technology in 3D Printing! Courses shall be entirely taught in English except the language courses. 

Singapore Management University (SMU)

• Summer school dates: Session 1: 23 June - 18 July 2025 or Session 2: 7 July - 01 August 2025
  (participants must arrive one day before start date and leave one day after end date in order to qualify for Turing Scheme funding requiring a 28-day duration)
• Required costs as advertised by SMU:
  • Tuition fees: £0 – waived for selected Queen Mary students
  • Housing: S$1,800 - S$2,400 (£1050-1400)*
    The SMU campus is situated near City Hall, Bras Basah and Bencoolen MRT (subway) stations. There are many housing options that are within walking distance and the university is well-served by Singapore’s public transportation network, e.g. trains and buses. While students are responsible for sourcing and arranging for their own accommodation, SMU may have arrangements with off-campus accommodation providers to cater to students’ needs. However, rooms are limited and are subject to availability. Please see SMU’s website for more information.
  • Additional costs not included above: S$150 (£87)* application fee, S$230 (£134)* miscellaneous fee covering IT services matriculation and SMU’s medical insurance, travel to/from Singapore, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for all of these in addition).
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, the duration of both options qualify if participants arrive no later than one day before the programme start date (i.e. 22 June / 06 July) and depart no earlier than one day after the programme end date (i.e. 19 July / 02 August) (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary: 
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
  • All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)

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Application procedure and documents:

Spaces on specific courses are allocated by SMU to students either nominated by partner universities (for tuition-free spaces) or applying themselves on a first come first served basis, from January up until the deadline when Queen Mary will nominate successful students (15 March). Therefore, there is no guarantee that you will be able to receive a spot in your preferred course(s), yet SMU may propose alternative courses to you if no spaces remain in your preferred course(s).

In order to receive a tuition free space on Singapore Management University’s (SMU) Global Summer Programme, students will need to complete Queen Mary’s GO Summer application form. The GPO team will then nominate the students to SMU who have been selected by the GPO team and who have accepted their offers. All Queen Mary students who are nominated to SMU:

• Should have a valid passport, recent passport-sized photograph, and HEAR transcript ready to provide SMU no later than mid-March
• Will receive online application instructions (takes 30 minutes to complete), and they are required to pay SMU an application fee of S$150 within 3 days after application submission. The application will only be processed after the fee is paid.

Find out more on the SMU University website

Description:
Established in 2000, the Singapore Management University (SMU) is internationally recognised for its teaching excellence and world-class research that addresses Asian issues of global relevance. Our distinctive pedagogy of small class sizes and seminar-style teaching in our lush city campus, set within the heart of Singapore's cosmopolitan cityscape, offer a transformative education to help you discover your fullest potential.

Global Summer Programme courses

Gain new insights and perspectives on Asia, Digital Intelligence and Sustainability from SMU faculty. You may enrol in a maximum of two courses in the same session (session 1 or 2), with the first from the morning courses and the second from the afternoon courses, to avoid a timetable clash. You can mix and match courses from different tracks. More information available on their website.

ASIAN INSIGHTS
Asia is a dynamic region that is home to culturally diverse societies at varying stages of transformation. As a cosmopolitan city state with a thriving entrepreneurship and innovation scene, Singapore offers myriad opportunities for all.

DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE
Digital Intelligence enables individuals and organisations to adeptly navigate the digital landscape, empowering them to harness technology effectively for success, especially in today’s interconnected world.

SUSTAINABLE FUTURES
Sustainability is multifaceted and applicable to social and economic domains such as environmental conservation and business practices. As one of the world’s top financial hubs and greenest cities, Singapore is an ideal platform to explore this topic.

Utrecht University

• Estimated Summer school dates: To be eligible to benefit from a tuition-free place, you must choose to study for 4 weeks in total by combining 2 adjoining time blocks of the 3 two-week sessions listed above. So you complete 4 consecutive weeks by following either sessions I and II together, or sessions II and III together. 
  • Session I + Session II: 07 July - 01 Aug 2025 (4 weeks, must arrive 05 July to be eligible for Turing Scheme funding)
    or
  • Session II + Session III: 21 July - 15 August 2025 (4 weeks, must arrive 19 July to be eligible for Turing Scheme funding)
• Tuition: £0 GBP
• Required costs as advertised by Utrecht: €1,656 in total (approximately £1,432 GBP*), breakdown:
  
  • Housing: €450 EUR per two-week course = €900 EUR (approximately £745 GBP*)
    
  • Food: €20 EUR per day = €560 EUR (approximately £463 GBP*)
  • Local transportation: €7 EUR per day = €196 EUR (approximately £162 GBP*)
• Additional costs not included above: travel to/from The Netherlands, leisure activities, health insurance (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Utrecht.
  
• Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes but only if you arrive and move in to accommodation 2 days before the programme start date to meet the 28-day duration requirement (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £1,838 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £250 in reimbursement of travel expenses)
  • All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)

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Description: Broaden your horizon with summer courses in the inspiring international environment of Utrecht. The Utrecht Summer School, founded in 1986 by Utrecht University, is the largest academic summer programme in the Netherlands and is one of the biggest summer schools in Europe welcoming over 3,000 students every summer from around the world. One of its kind and bringing together multiple institutions in the city, the well-established Summer School is a partnership of Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences and HKU University of the Arts. These institutions of higher education offer high quality, fully accredited summer courses in English. Utrecht Summer School not only offers you a fine selection of interesting courses in all kinds of disciplines, it also aims at giving the participants an unforgettable experience through a robust social programme, where you can get to know your classmates while enjoying the vibrant local culture of Utrecht and The Netherlands.

Full details for the Utrecht University Summer School - please note you can only choose courses from this list.

FAQs, support page for Utrecht Summer School 

Courses available

^{Note: Please disregard the course fee, as you would benefit from the tuition-free spaces for both selected courses. Students benefitting from the fee waiver choose two courses in total: one from each of two adjoining sessions.}

Session I (07 - 18 July):

• European Politics and Economy
• European Cultures and Identities

Session II (21 July - 01 Aug):

• Dutch Cultural Heritage: Art and History
• The Making of Europe: From Middle Ages to Modernity
• The Golden Age of Dutch Art

Session III (04 - 15 Aug):

• Dutch Culture: Society and Current Issues
• Dutch Art from Van Gogh to Mondrian
• The 20th Century: Europe in Three Wars

Koç University

Queen Mary student feedback for Koç - learn more about the university, student life and the greater region of Istanbul!

• Tatiana in Türkiye (blog post on Queen Mary Global Bloggers) (Note: this was written by a student who completed a year-long exchange at Koç; certain requirements do not apply to GO Summer! participants who complete different procedures to participate.)

Please note that not all information about this programme is yet available. We anticipate that information will be updated in January 2025.

Important: Koç requires applicants to already have a minimum 2:2 average (C+) at the time of nomination in order to be eligible to participate.

• Summer school dates: 26 June – 17 August 2025 (7 weeks)
• Nomination and student application deadline: 1 April 2025
• Required costs as advertised by Koc:
  • Tuition fees: £0 – waived for selected Queen Mary students
  • Housing: Student accommodation will be available for students on a limited basis.
  • Additional costs not included above: Cultural tour, food, travel to/from Istanbul in Türkiye, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Istanbul.
• Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, as course duration meets the 4-week minimum duration requirement (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
• Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
  • Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,593 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £1,113 cost of living grant for 53 days and maximum £480 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
    
  • All other priority groups: £1,401 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £901 cost of living grant for 53 days)

Full details for Koc University's Summer Exchange Programme

Programme Brochure: Koc University Summer Exchange Programme Brochure

Programme description:

Koç University’s (KU) Summer Exchange Program in 2025 aims to create a rewarding summer experience for students. As a non-profit foundation university in İstanbul since its establishment, Koç University has become a leading university in Türkiye, distinguished by notable contributions to the elevation of education, knowledge, and service, domestically and beyond. Koç University ranks among the top research universities in Türkiye in terms of number of articles per academic member, which indicates the importance attached to research, and success of academic members and research programs.

Located in the hills of Sariyer in the vibrant city of Istanbul, KU is surrounded by green forest and only 20 minutes away from the Black Sea. Despite its natural location, the university is only a short distance from the city centre of Istanbul, and a number of villages and scenic spots, with good public transport links within and outside the KU campus.

The Summer Exchange Program at KU offers a broad range of courses in English, both on undergraduate and graduate level taught by an international team of experienced lecturers. Students who are enrolled in a partner institution as a full-degree-seeking student are waived from the tuition fee for this program.

Application procedure and documents:

In order to receive a tuition free space on Koc University’s Summer Exchange Programme, students will need to complete Queen Mary’s GO Summer application form. The GPO team will then nominate the students to KU who have been selected by the GPO team and who have accepted their offers. All Queen Mary students who are nominated to KU:

• Should have a valid passport, recent passport-sized photograph, and HEAR transcript ready to provide Koç
  
• Once you are nominated, you will receive an e-mail with your log-in credentials. With this e-mail, you can immediately begin the application process and upload the required documents. Once the application period is over, all applications will be reviewed and the applicants will be notified both through e-mail and on the application portal.

Info sessions hosted by Koc: