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Short Term Opportunities

Many overseas institutions offer the opportunity to gain an international experience for a short period of time. These short term opportunities are typically in the format of a summer or winter school, which are usually around 4 - 6 weeks in length. Typically summer opportunities are advertised from January onwards.

There are two types of short term opportunities:

  1. Summer opportunities supported by the Global Opportunities Team
  2. Independently arranged fee-paying summer or winter schools

 

 

Summer Opportunities supported by Global Opportunities

There are a small number of summer short-term opportunities where we, in conjunction with the partner, are able to offer lower or no-fee places. These are offered via a competitive application process and the current opportunities are listed below. Students will be supported by the Global Opportunities team throughout the process.

Current short-term opportunities

CUHK Summer Research Programme

CUHK's SURP offers places for up to 4 students to attend the 8 week programme in June - August 2026. Apply by 9 February 2026 (23:59)
Hong Kong

POSTECH Summer Program

Up to two places are available for STEM students to attend POSTECH's 4 week research programme in July 2026. Apply by 29 January (23:59)
South Korean temple roof ornate architecture

PolyU Summer School

PolyU's Summer School programme offers places for two Durham undergraduates on the 4 week programme in Hong Kong in July 2026. Apply by Monday 23 February (23:59)
PolyU Hong Kong Innovation Tower

Ashoka Summer Research Programme

Up to two places are available on Ashoka University's Summer Research Programme in India for 8-10 weeks from June - August. Apply by 26 February 2026 (23:59)
Ashoka University Campus

Ashoka Summer Study Programme

Up to two students are offered the opportunity to attend Ashoka University's Summer study programme this July/August in India. Apply by 15 March 2026 (23:59)
Tomb of Isa Khan at Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi, India

 

Summer & Winter Schools

A number of our partner institutions offer learning and research programmes over their summer and winter breaks. These opportunities are organised, managed, and hosted directly by the provider, not Durham University. They are offered on a fee-paying basis, but this cost sometimes includes on-the-ground housing, meals, and social activities. Most programmes are offered in English, however, there are a number where you can study in a foreign language. The Global Opportunities team will provide guidance where possible, however the onus would be on the student to complete any necessary application. 

All fees and costs are payable by the student to the partner directly. These opportunities are listed below and are not eligible for Turing funding.

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