Global Opportunities Summer Schools 2020

How to apply

Step 1: Choose a summer programme

Step 2: Apply through Terra Dotta

Step 3: Apply to the partner institution

Step 4: Keep in touch and prepare to go abroad

Step 5: Get ready to have an unforgettable summer!

If you have any questions or require support contact Global Opportunities

Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this guide is correct, partners may make changes to their programmes and we cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information. Please check on the partner website for up-to-date details.

Pricing/ discounts

We have included a price band to give you an idea of summer course fees. These are based on tuition fees only. Accommodation, travel and subsistence are not factored into price ranges unless otherwise stated.

Band 1 £0 - £1,000

Band 2 £1,001 - £2,000

Band 3 £2,001+

Some programmes offer discounts or free tuition for partner students. Free places may be limited. Look for partner discounts in this brochure for more details.

Scholarships

Newcastle University has various bursariesavailable for students wishing to carry out summer programmes, including some very generous scholarships for students who meet widening access criteria.

You will be asked to state if you meet our eligibility criteria in your application.

We would also like to support students who choose more climate-conscious travel options and have a number of sustainable travel grants available.

If you’d like to know more about the financial support available please contact Global Opportunities.

European Summer Schools

Aarhus

• Experience Aarhus’ bustling nightlife with Irish pubs, cocktail bars and jazz cafes

• 20-minute walk to VoxHall, which features national and international artists showcasing hip-hop, electronic and rock music

• Home of ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum, one of the largest art museums in Europe where you can admire 360º views of the surrounding city

DenmarkAarhus University- AU Summer University

6th July–24th July/27th July–14th August

Country: Denmark City: Aarhus

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1 – Limited number of free places available

Accommodation: AU Summer University will support participants to find housing

Partner discount: See above

Subject area: Large variety of courses within the fields of Arts, Business and

Economics, Business Communication, Political Science and Law, Health, Science

and Technology.

Application method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Aarhus has an excellent reputation for their summer

programmes.

Turku

• Summer is the festival season in Finland, and Turku is the festival capital – check out Turku Music Festival and Ruisrock

• Adventurous spirits will be able to go on cruises in the Turku thousand islands archipelago, or even further, in Tallinn, Estonia or in Stockholm, Sweden.

• Explore the historic past of the city with the cathedral of Turku and the medieval castle, or go for a walk along the River Aura, the heart and soul of Turku.

FinlandUniversity of Turku - 7th- 21st August 2020

Country: Finland City: Turku

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1

Accommodation: Turku suggest some options with discounted prices

Partner discount: 20% discount on tuition fees

Subject area: Various programmes including Biodiversity & Climate Change, Marine

and Maritime Life, Circular Economy, Service Design and Game Development

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Full social programme including a boat cruise across the

beautiful archipelago, tours in the must-see-places of Turku as well as some

hidden treasures in the area, games and good times – and of course, the legendary

Sauna by the Baltic Sea.

FranceESTP Paris/ EPF Troyes - 6th-15th July/ 16th-24th July

Country: France City: Paris/ Troyes

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1 / Limited number of free places available (fees usually €750 per module)

Accommodation: May be arranged upon request for € 350 per module

Partner discount: Limited number of free places available

Subject area: Civil Engineering/ Planning/ Architecture (Artificial Intelligence &

Engineering applied to Smart Cities)

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Modules run by two prestigious French instutions; the first module

led by ESTP Paris and the second module organized by EPF will offer in-depth study

on topics related to the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and various new

technologies integrated in smart cities and built environments. AI’s impacts on the

planning and designing of urban areas as well as the management of cities will also

be covered.

Paris/ Troyes

• Discover 2 of the most beautiful areas of France: Paris & the Champagne region.

• Enjoy complimentary field trips, project site visits and a full cultural programme

• Visit the website to watch the Summer School video!

Grenoble• Enjoy walking the streets of this 2000-year-old city with

vibrant city life

• Explore the breath-taking mountain scenery of the Alps

• Every summer Grenoble hosts an outdoor short film festival – spend an evening watching movies under an open sky

FranceGrenoble Alpes University - “Mountains in a Changing

World”- 22nd June- 10th July

Country: France City: Grenoble

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 2

Accommodation: Housing with kitchenette costs 700 Euros

Partner discount: 15% discount

Subject area: The programme covers topics as diverse as architecture, tourism,

climate change, earth sciences, and history

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: The course also takes you beyond the classroom and into the

mountains in a series of field trips and case studies tied to the latest in current

research

Includes cultural activities and mountain field trips

Rennes• Old historic city centre with colourful half-

timbered houses, ancient cathedrals and small cosy cafes are the first thing you will be charmed by

• Take a day trip to magnificent corsair city of Saint-Malo or to one of medieval cities nearby

• Impressive selection of fine arts in Rennes’ Fine Art Museum is a must see for all art enthusiasts

FranceINSA Rennes – French Language Summer School

15th June - 3rd July

Country: France City: Rennes

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1 / Limited number of free places available (fees usually €1,000) - €300

registration fee still applies

Accommodation: On-site accommodation from 12th June-3rd July is €250

Partner discount: See above

Subject area: French as foreign language (beginners, intermediate, advanced) and

cultural activities

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Great location! Full cultural programme and Science Tech visits

included.

Aachen

• Charming historic city, well-situated in the heart of Europe

• Visit UNESCO world heritage site – Cathedral’s Treasury and check out ancient artefacts

• Try traditional spicy “Printen” biscuits – taste of local cuisine

GermanyRWTH Aachen University, Engineering Summer Schools-

June/July August (2-4 week programmes)

Country: Germany City: Aachen

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Internal Application Deadline: 24th February 2020 (for discounted places)

Fee: Band 2 or 3- scholarships available

Accommodation: Included in price

Partner discount: 10% Early Bird discount

Subject area: Engineering- Programmes include ‘Automotive & Mobility’,‘Sustainable

Energy Technology’, ‘Robotics’, ‘Supply Chain Management’ and ‘Automation/

Simulation’

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: State-of-the-art and hands-on approaches to technical learning at

one of Europe’s leading science and research institutions

Mannheim

• Spend one day in the four-castle town of Neckarsteinach and explore medieval castles nestling in a breath-taking hilly landscape

• Get to know the real Mannheim nightlife in trendy cultural Jungbusch district and be charmed by its lively atmosphere

• Enjoy a peaceful walk around Friedrichsplatz by the fountains

GermanyUniversity of Mannheim School of Humanities

20th June–11th July

Country: Germany City: Mannheim

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1 Great value!

Accommodation: Mannheim will support your search for accommodation-a room

in a shared apartment averages at 300-400€ per month.

Partner discount: Programme only open to students from partner institutions

Subject area: Broad range. Topics in International Cultural Studies, including World

Theatre, Psychology, Language and Film

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Explore and discuss current trends in various fields of the

humanities and learn from professors from all over the world. Cultural and social

programme includes a trip to Historic Heidelberg.

Rostock• Home of beautiful Brick Gothic churches – typical

North German architecture examples

• Visit the oldest building in the city - the perfectly preserved monastery of the Holy Cross founded in 1270

• Grab some seafood and head to Rostock’s waterfront at the Stadthafen – observe the bustling life of a Hanseatic city

GermanyUniversity of Rostock: Security of Things: SeThi 2020

24th August-5th September

Country: Germany City: Rostock

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1; Fully funded with an additional travel grant of €275 available! Places

are limited and entry is competitive!

Accommodation: Accommodation is offered at a local hotel for around €450

Partner discount: Programme only open to students from partner institutions

Subject area: Targeted at students, PhD candidates and professionals in the field of

computer science, civil engineering, facility management or similar areas.

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: This course explores the topic of ‘insecurity’: what kind of

attacks are possible, which protective measures are technically and

organisationally conceivable, and how companies and law enforcement officers

approach these problems

Trento

• Home of the stunning medieval castle of Buonconsiglio and Trento Cathedral, which is decorated in Renaissance frescos

• Check out the great Museum of Science with its exhibitions on local wildlife

• Enjoy the peaceful scenery of lake Garda and the colourful village of Mezzano

ItalyUniversity of Trento: Summer School in Psychological

Humanities and Cognitive Science (PsyHuman)

6th-17th July

Country: Italy City: Trento

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1 - 450 Euros for two weeks of lessons, including accommodation, bus

pass, meals plan, and social program- great value!

Accommodation/Partner discount: 60% discount (included above)

Subject area: Psychological Humanities and Cognitive Science

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Cross-disciplinary approach: open to students from Psychology,

Cognitive Science, Medicine, Social Sciences, Social Work, Literature, Cultural

Studies, Linguistics, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Arts.

Amsterdam• The great exhibitions in famous Rijksmuseum and Van

Gogh Museum are a must-see for art lovers

• Explore the city and local food from the waterside and take a boat brunch trip

• Discover the bustling nightlife and relax in beautiful city parks

The NetherlandsUniversity of Amsterdam Summer School

Dates throughout June/July/ August

Country: The Netherlands City: Amsterdam

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March

Fee: Band 2

Accommodation: Not included, but many programmes guarantee on-campus

(early application recommended!)

Partner discount: N/A

Subject area: Broad range of subjects on offer

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Great institution and a wide range of courses on offer, in an

amazing city.

Nijmegen

• Learn the history of the region in the old and dramatic building of Wijchen Castle

• Discover traces of the old Romans by walking on the streets of one of the oldest cities in Holland

• Explore the nightlife by having a pub tour around most popular authentic "brown cafes"

The NetherlandsRadboud University Summer School

Dates throughout July/ August

Country: The Netherlands City: Nijmegen

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Internal Application Deadline: 24th February 2020 (for discounted places)

Fee: Band 1

Accommodation: Not included, but on-campus options available

Partner discount: 25% discount on tuition fee before 1st March; 15% discount after

Subject area: Broad range of subjects on offer

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Broad programme with a lot of niche and specialist interest.

Participants come from all over the world and have different cultural and academic

backgrounds. Programme includes the following activities free of charge: welcome

reception, guest lecture and farewell drink.

Utrecht

• Check out the Unesco-protected Rietveld Schroder House, architectural wonder of De Stijl movement

• Visit the 637 years old Dom and climb the 112-metre-climb tower – the reward is a breath-taking city panorama

• Explore the city from the waterside navigating the canals on an electric boat

The NetherlandsUtrecht University Summer School

Dates throughout June/July/ August

Country: The Netherlands City: Utrecht

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1/ 2 depending on the course-

Accommodation: No, but on-campus guaranteed

Partner discount: 10% Early Bird for some programmes

Subject area: Broad range of subjects for all disciplines

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Broad offer at a great institution and attractive location. Full

social programme, including excursions, outdoor activities and social gatherings in

July and August.

Non-European Summer Schools

Tokyo• Meiji Shrine – most popular tourist attraction as it

combines traditional Japanese architecture and beautiful local nature

• Go to Harajuku, a colourful district known for unique youth fashion, street art and great selection of vintage shops

• See Tokyo Skytree – a broadcasting tower and popular Tokyo landmark

JapanSophia University Summer Session 2020

14th June-2nd July

Country: Japan City: Tokyo

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Internal Application Deadline: 3rd March 2020

Fee: Band 1 / Limited number of free places available (fees usually approx. £1500)

Accommodation: Student discount is available to Summer Session participants at

some apartments located near Yotsuya campus.

Partner discount: Limited number of free places available

Subject area: Japanese beginner, intermediate, advanced intermediate, and

advanced level/ East Asian Studies

Application Method: Apply through Terra Dotta

Other Information: Students will have the opportunity to practice their language skills or experience a different culture through some extracurricular activities with Sophia students. Engage in East Asian studies in an excellent environment and meet students from around the world. Exciting cultural programme!