Queen Mary University has worked with the below partner universities to secure tuition-free places for their summer schools. In the application form, you can also apply for GO Summer! funding (GO Summer! Bursary and if applicable, Turing Scheme funding) to support your participation. Applicants must follow the application instructions as detailed below on this webpage.
Click on the countries below to find out more about the 'package details' available for individual destinations, costs, and total potential maximum funding. Costs quoted do not include travel to/from the host country, so bear this in mind when budgeting (yet funding available from Queen Mary may offset this, so consult the available funding carefully as well).
Students qualifying in priority groups (1) or (2) are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as those applications will be reviewed and processed on a semi-rolling basis, periodically every two weeks (approximately) up through the deadline. Available tuition-free places and funding will be allocated throughout the application period to these students with successful applications.
Please do not apply as no late applications will be considered.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at summerschool@qmul.ac.uk.
We have included estimated costs for each programme to help your decision making, listed in the local currency. Please note these costs are only estimates and may be subject to change depending on course availability, housing choices etc. We do not guarantee that these costs are inclusive of 100% of the costs you might incur; please ensure you have checked the partner's own summer school website (links are provided under each description) and perform your own cost calculations, also taking into mind additional costs you might have depending on your individual situation.
Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary for each opportunity is also provided as a guideline, to help you ascertain how affordable each opportunity might be for you, dependent on your circumstances and for which priority group you may qualify. Bear in mind that the timeline of receiving funding may not be aligned with when you may need to make a payment for any costs. Please contact summerschool@qmul.ac.uk with any concerns.
If and once you learn that your application is successful:
By submitting an application and if you are successful, you agree to follow the above procedure and understand that failure to do so may result in your conditional offer for the agreed tuition-free space and any associated funding being withdrawn.
You will be informed of the outcome of your application according to the selection timeline section on this page.
Note: Only open to non-Chinese citizens and non-Chinese passport holders.
(*) As of conversion on 10 December 2024
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
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)
Program 2: Chinese Language + Metaverse Summer Program (23 June - 18 August 2025)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Update: Students followed both courses within the chosen programme (each course is worth 3 local credits, for 6 total credits).
Download Global Business brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Global Business [PDF 20,346KB]
NI1002B Business GlobalizationStudents 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.
&MT1002B Market SolutionsStudents 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.
Download Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges [PDF 12,045KB]EH1013 - Cultural Heritage of MexicoThis 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.
&EH1014 - Violence, Dignity and Social JusticeIn 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.
Download Regional Economics brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Regional Economics [PDF 13,129KB]EC1003B Macroeconomics and Economic DevelopmentBased on real and nominal macroeconomic variables, students will analyze the effects that economic growth and development have on a country's society. &
EC1020 Micro Economic Incentives and Macro OutcomesThe 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.
Download Beyond Borders brochure: iSummerMX 2024 Beyond Borders [PDF 9,645KB]RI2002B Regional Scenarios in the Contemporary WorldIn 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.
&RI1016 Gender, Society and Human RightsThe 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.
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):
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:
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.
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!
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.
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.
(*) Conversion as of 12 December 2024
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:
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 INSIGHTSAsia 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 INTELLIGENCEDigital 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 FUTURESSustainability 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.
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
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):
Session II (21 July - 01 Aug):
Session III (04 - 15 Aug):
Queen Mary student feedback for Koç - learn more about the university, student life and the greater region of Istanbul!
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.
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:
Info sessions hosted by Koc:
2nd Session
3rd Session
Thursday, 27 February 2025
15:00-16:00 Istanbul Time
https://kocun.zoom.us/j/94130082023
Meeting ID: 941 3008 2023
Passcode: Summer2024
Wednesday, 5 March 2025
13:30 - 14:30 Istanbul Time
https://kocun.zoom.us/j/91883574590
Meeting ID: 918 8357 4590Passcode: Summer2025