Directory Category: Short-Term Studies

Short-Term Studies

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This program is to prepare students for work in the field of Virtual and Augmented Reality development – a fast growing employment sector.  The VR/AR program is an intensive program that includes an internship and start-up support. Other benefits include: Tuition-free for Quebec residents and opportunities to network with important industry professionals.  A fee is required.

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The Institute of International Studies has been offering spring and summer programmes.  The programmes are for students interested in learning the culture and history of Prague, and social political issues in Europe.  Check out their previous programmes to learn more about the school and the academic experiences of past alumni. A fee is required.

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This is a not-for-profit conservation and research organization.  The Sabangau Field Course is a two-week field course (July) in the Sabangau Forest, Indonesian Borneo.

The organization is  looking for individuals who will thrive in a jungle setting in a small camp with simple facilities and are eager to learn within this environment. Students will receive practical training in field survey skills and biodiversity monitoring from our enthusiastic team.  A fee is required.

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The NUI Galway International Summer School offers a range of courses in Irish Studies, Education in Ireland, Irish Language, Geology, Ecology and Archaeology. Students are exposed to Irish culture and history both inside and outside the classroom. A fee is required.

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Italia Innovation Program is a network of international talents with an entrepreneurial mindset who are interested in the future of the Italian economy and who are willing to play an active role in the solution of the incumbent challenges that leading Italian companies are facing.

This is a month-long fully-immersive learning experience in Italy (June to July).  Applications open in December and close in March. A fee is required.

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The Middlebury Italian School is a summer intensive-immersion program in Italian for pure beginners to advanced level students. Students who want to improve their Italian (beginner to advanced levels) can apply to the 7-Week non-degree program and earn 9 credit-hours (3 Middlebury units of credit) in one summer. A fee is required.

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CICU Scpanish Schools in Mexico offer a wide range of Spanish language programs for College Staff, Teachers and Executives, Business people and retired who want to learn/improve Spanish or want to visit Spanish speaking countries for business, study or leisure. A fee is required.

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The Study Abroad Programs are designed to provide a complete immersion experience in Mexican culture for all international student. We are committed to provide the best personal experience to students and educators through our quality programs with a practical combination of academic and cultural contexts. A fee is required.

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This site offers a diverse selection of courses short courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. Subjects include: Business, IT, Psychology, Teaching, and more. A fee is required.

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The University of Chicago Data and Policy Summer Scholar Program provides an unique opportunity for top global undergraduate and graduate students to gain a foundation in data analytics, policy research and professional development. There are 2 programs to be offered virtually: 1) Data and Policy Summer Scholars (DPSS), a 7-week’s program for students with little coding experience to learn data analytics skills to conduct policy research. 2) PKU-UChicago International Policy Action Lab (IPAL), a 3-week program for students to learn applied econometrics to tackle pressing international policy research topics. A fee is required.

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Fundación Para La Tierra (PLT) is a conservation NGO focused on the conservation of Paraguay’s endangered habitats through scientific research, education and community engagement. The organization offers volunteer opportunities, internships, and online courses about primatology and conservation. A fee is required.

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Study Abroad Poland is a division of Study Abroad Compass, LLC. It was established with the goal of expanding academic year, semester, and summer opportunities for American and Canadian students who are specifically interested in the Polish language and culture. A fee is required.

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CouseOnline is a database providing vocational courses from the UK’s leading online providers.  Categories include, business, nutrition, education and child care, photography, beauty, interior design and many more.

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UNITAR’s #SheLeads4Peace Summer School is a unique opportunity for young women to gain practical and professional skills to master effective leadership for peace.  It is designed to allow participants to explore what being a leader for peace means to them and what they can do to contribute to realizing the change they want to see in their own communities and the world. Participants will build and gain confidence in their leadership skills as well as receive guidance and advice from professionals on how to navigate starting a career in peace and security. This experiential course will draw young women from all over the world to create a network of strong women working towards a common goal.  A fee is required.

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the Yunus Emre Institute has offered students from around the world the opportunity to study the Turkish language in Turkey.  Participants should not have participated to Turkish Summer School previously and should hold a non-Turkish citizenship.  Deadline: End of March. A fee is required.

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The Enterprise and the Environment Summer School is designed, delivered and managed within the University of Oxford. It is a programme intended for undergraduates, as well as recent graduates and young professionals passionate about leading environmental change.  A fee is required.

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This organization offers study programs in Business, Finance and Management. The length of the programs range from 1 week to 1 year.  They also provide summer programs in New York. A fee is required.

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This program is a collaboration between the University of British Columbia, BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Care Centre.  The program aims to foster research awareness and interest for undergraduate and medical students. A fee is required.

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The SIGM is a four-week residential program that provides participants with a strong foundation in business management fundamentals. A fee is required.

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The United Nations Summer Study (UNSS) program, offered by The New School’s Graduate Program in International Affairs, puts graduate and undergraduate students on the ground in the United Nations and in New York City. Unlike other UN study programs, UNSS takes you beyond a narrow focus on security and diplomacy to investigate development, human rights, humanitarian action, peacekeeping and peacebuilding, and environmental and reform issues. UNSS coursework prepares you to understand and engage with contemporary issues, policies, and debates in international affairs. UNSS practicums, not found in any other UN summer program, enable you to gain hands-on experience in the UN system. A fee is required.