Summer Schools
- International summer programs offer UVic students the chance to broaden their degree, learn a new language, and experience a different culture.
- For more information, visit the program websites below and contact the program coordinators at the host institutions.
- Summer schools are different than the ICS Exchange Program, in that they are shorter in duration, earn transfer credits, and students must pay fees directly to the host university.
- IMPORTANT NOTE: Not all summer school programs are transferable to UVic. Students must students must obtain a letter of permission before beginning their summer school program. For more information, please contact your UVic academic adviser.
Explore summer programs in these locations:
Americas
MEXICO

Tec de Monterrey
- Program dates: June 30 - August 1, 2025
- Application deadline: May 16, 2025
Asia
CHINA

University of Hong Kong
- Program dates: Variety of programs from June 16 - August 15, 2025
- Application deadline: March 21, 2025
JAPAN

Doshisha Women's College
2025 Japanese Language Immersion Course (JLIC)
Program dates:
- Term A: May 19 - June 13, 2025
- Term B: June 23 - July 18, 2025
Application deadline: February 21, 2025

Doshisha University
Summer Session - Japanese Language and Culture
- Program dates: July 7 - August 6, 2025
- Application period: January 14 - March 14, 2025
Notes:
- This program is intended for students at a Pre intermediate to Pre-advanced level of Japanese(JLPT N4 to N2 or equivalent)
SINGAPORE

Nanyang Technological University
Program dates:
- Program A: June 23 - July 5, 2025
- Program B: July 3 - July 19, 2025
Application Deadline:
- March 31, 2025

National University of Singapore
FASStrack Asia: Summer School 2025
- Program dates: July 3 - 18, 2025
- Application deadline: not specified
Global Science Summer Programme 2025
- Program dates: June 30 - July 18 2025
- Applications open on February 1st 2025
TAIWAN

National Taiwan University
- Program dates: varied between June 23 - August 23, 2025
- Application Period: February 10 - April 15, 2025
THAILAND

Mahidol University
MUIC Summer Program - Session 2
- Program dates: July 1 - 31, 2025
- Application deadline: 31st May, 2025
Europe
(excluding the UK - see below)
DENMARK

Aarhus University
Program dates:
- Term 1: July 2 - 18, 2025
- Term 2: July 23 - August 8, 202
Application deadline:
- March 18, 2025 (12 noon - CET)
THE NETHERLANDS

Utrecht University
- Program dates: dates vary based on course(s)
- Application deadline: dates vary based on course(s)
- Selected courses offer a 10% discount on the course fee, but NOT the housing fee.
- Accommodation is available from the weekend before the course starts until the last Friday of the course. The fee is €200 per week, with an optional USS sleeping bag and pillow for €55.
You may need a partner code when submitting your application, if so please contact goglobal@uvic.ca
United Kingdom
ENGLAND

Canterbury Christ Church University
Archaelogy Field School Summer Program
- Program Dates: May 19 - 27 June, 2025
- Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Note: This is a non-credit bearing opportunity

University of East Anglia
UEA Summer University Programmes 2025
Program dates:
- Block A: June 28 - July 12 2025
- Block B: July 12 - July 26 2025
- Block A & B: June 28 - July 26 2025
Application deadline: May 15, 2025

University of Exeter
- Program dates: June 9 - June 13, 2025
- Application deadline: 30th April 2025

University of Leeds
Leeds International Summer School
Program dates:
- Block 1: June 28 - July 12, 2025
- Block 2: July 13 - July 26, 2025
- Block 1 and 2: June 28 - July 26, 2025
Application deadlines:
- May 1, 2025
SCOTLAND

University of Stirling
International Summer School 2025
Program dates:
- Block 1: June 7 - July 5, 2025
- Block 2: July 5 - August 2, 2025
- Block 1 and 2: June 7 - August 2, 2025
Fees: UVic students are eligible for a discount.

University of Aberdeen
- Program dates: July 3 - July 23, 2025
- Application deadline: February 28, 2025
UoA Field & Lab Skills in the Biosciences Summer School
- Program dates: July 27 - August 16, 2025
- Application deadline: February 28, 2025
UoA Scotland: History, Heritage & Culture Summer School
- Program dates: June 15 - June 28, 2025
- Application deadline: February 28, 2025
Need help?
For more information on each individual program, please contact the program coordinators listed on their program webpage. For any additional questions, contact us.