Summer schools
Summer schools are short-term programmes designed to offer you a condensed international experience. They come in various lengths, intensities, and academic challenges.
With a diverse selection of partner universities, you have the opportunity to participate in summer programmes across the globe.
These experiences are co-curricular, meaning they won’t affect your final degree classification. You can choose from a wide range of subjects that align with your interests or previous study experience.
Benefits of summer schools
There are many benefits of studying abroad. Attending a summer school gives you the chance to:
- expand your global perspective and experience new cultures without a full-year commitment
- enhance your CV
- gain sought-after skills like adaptability and intercultural communication
- make lasting friendships.
Eligibility
Summer school opportunities are available to all current undergraduate students, including final year students.
To be eligible for a summer school programme, you need to:
- Be a registered student at the University of Leeds.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate programme at the University of Leeds.
- Meet any specific academic or entry requirements set by the host university.
- Commit to attending the entire duration of the summer school you apply for.
To learn more about eligibility requirements, visit our Global Opportunities Sharepoint.
Researching your options
When applying for summer school, you’ll need to select your preferred programme along with two backup options in order of preference.
Take your time to thoroughly research the available programmes before submitting your application.
To ensure your application is processed on time, please submit it at least two weeks before the programme’s deadline.
For more information on funding and costs, as well as some handy research tips, visit our Global Opportunities Sharepoint.
Summer school destinations
Explore a variety of exciting destinations for your summer school experience.
Search the programmes available for summer 2025 on the Global Opportunities Sharepoint.
The Global Opportunities Sharepoint has detailed information about each destination, along with student feedback on their experiences at selected summer schools.
Applying for a summer school
- Applications open: Monday 2 December 2024 at 10am
- Applications close: Tuesday 24 June 2025 at 11.59pm
You can submit your application at any time during the application period, as long as the deadline for your chosen programme hasn’t passed. To make sure your application is processed in time, please apply at least two weeks before the deadline.
We review applications weekly and you can expect to receive a decision within seven working days of submitting your application.
You can only submit one application. Once submitted, your application will be final and you may not be able to make any changes to the list of destinations specified in the application, unless this has been requested to and approved by the Outgoing Study Abroad team in writing.
For more information on how to apply for a summer school, including information on supporting documents and submitting your application, visit the Global Opportunities Sharepoint.