Summer courses abroad
As a student at Lund University, you have the opportunity to study at one of our partner universities during the summer.
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About summer courses abroad
A summer course can be a great choice if you cannot or do not wish to be away for a whole semester but would still like to broaden your education.
The application period for summer courses abroad in summer 2023 was 25 January–6 February 2023.
To be considered eligible, you must meet the following requirements. You:
- are an active student, registered for full-time studies at Lund University at the time of application
- have complete studies comprising at least 30 credits at the time of application, and 60 credits by the time of departure, and
- are highly proficient in the relevant language of instruction.
The course offerings for 2023 will be updated between the end of the year and the beginning of the application period, 25 January 2023. You can read more about the various universities’ courses in SoleMove via the links below.
The information below refers to the most recent application period and can therefore only be used for reference.
Denmark, Aarhus Summer University
4–21 July 2023 and 25 July–11 August 2023
The length of course may vary. Courses are offered within the following disciplines:
- Arts
- Business & Economics
- Business Communication
- Political Science & Law
- Health
- Science and Technology
Aarhus Summer University – SoleMove
Denmark, SDU International Summer School
7–18 August 2023
Courses are offered within the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Science
- Business and Humanities
SDU International Summer School – SoleMove
Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Summer Undergraduate Research Programme
Mid-June–mid-August 2023 (8–10 weeks)
Courses are offered within the following disciplines:
- Arts
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Medicine
- Science
- Social Science
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Summer Undergraduate Research Programme – SoleMove
Hong Kong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, International Summer School
25 June–2 August 2023 (5 weeks) and 6–26 August 2023 (3 weeks)
During the five-week summer school, courses are offered within the following disciplines:
- Environment, Science and Technology
- Global Business and Management
- Society and Human Interaction
- Understanding China
- Chinese language courses in Putonghua and Cantonese
During the three-week summer school in August, you can take the following courses:
- Intensive Chinese language courses in Putonghua
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, International Summer School
Korea, Korea University International Summer Campus
27 June– 3 August 2023 (6 weeks) and 27 June– 20 July 2023 (4 weeks)
100 academic courses covering a wide range of subjects are offered.
Korea University International Summer Campus – SoleMove
Netherlands, Utrecht Summer School
Early July–late August 2023
The length of course may vary. Courses are offered within the following disciplines:
- Humanities
- Arts and Music
- Languages
- Social Sciences
- Business and Economics
- Law
- Science
- Life Sciences
- Healthcare
- Engineering and Technology
The summer courses can be anything from a week to several weeks in length.
The summer courses do not charge tuition fees to students from Lund University. You pay your own travel expenses, any visa fees and living costs.
Consider your funding opportunities when completing your application.
Summer courses are sometimes eligible for credit transfer towards your degree at Lund University. Find out whether your faculty can transfer credit for the course you want to attend.
Unlike exchange studies, there is no requirement that summer courses abroad must be eligible for credit transfer.
How to apply
Submit your application via SoleMove. You can apply for up to two summer courses in your application.
Tips for a good application
Read entry requirements, application instructions and information about attachments. Please note that all application documents should be in English and uploaded as PDF or Word documents.
Your application, step by step
- Log in to the application system SoleMove with your Lucat ID (use the link below).
- Choose 'Application form for outgoing student mobility' (do not choose 'short student mobility').
- Choose 'New'.
- Choose Mobility type 'Study' followed by 'Application for Summer Courses Abroad 2023'.
- Find detailed information about each summer course via the links above, under the heading 'Countries and universities'.
- Choose and apply for up to two summer courses.
SoleMove Application Guide (PDF 2.76 MB, new tab)
Log in to the application system SoleMove and complete your application
Attachments to your application
Prepare and attach the following documents to your application:
- Statement of Purpose
Explain why you want to study the course/courses abroad and make the link with your current studies or future career (only one Statement of Purpose for all applications, maximum one A4 page). - CV (maximum one A4 page)
- Grades/transcript of records from Ladok (your own print outs are acceptable).
Name your attachments with the document name, your first name and surname (e.g. CV-Sarah-Brown.pdf).
After you have sent in your application
In the selection process, the following is taken into consideration:
- Your two highest-ranked choices in your application for summer courses will be taken into account.
- The application and appendices are to be complete and in good English. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Statement of Purpose/explanation of what you want to gain from the summer course weighs heavily in the assessment process (one A4 page)
- CV – qualifications and extra-curricular activities will be reviewed.
- Grades taken from Ladok will be reviewed.
- Special attachments will be taken into consideration.
- Attachments shall be uploaded in PDF or Word format. Appendices that are uploaded in unknown formats or that cannot be opened by the reviewer will be considered incomplete.
- Applications from those without previous experience of exchange studies will be prioritised.
- An even distribution from the different faculties is sought.
- International students applying for summer courses in their home country will not be prioritised.
- Exchange students at Lund University will not be prioritised.
Monitor your email for notifications, which are sent to all applicants around three to four weeks after the closing date for applications.
If you are offered a place, you need to decline/accept before the deadline given. If you do not reply before the deadline, you are automatically considered to have declined the place.
Contact information
In the first instance, email:
sommarkurs_utomlands [at] er [dot] lu [dot] se (sommarkurs_utomlands@er.lu.se)
You can also visit the International Desk during their regular opening hours:
Further opportunities for short exchanges
Traineeship at Nordic Centre India summer and autumn 2023
Nordic Center India (NCI) announces traineeships for summer and autumn 2023 at NCI Delhi Residence. Learn more on the NCI website:
NCI Summer/Fall Internship Programme 2023 – nordiccentreindia.com
Subject-specific summer courses abroad
Some summer courses can only be applied for by students studying in a particular subject area. Learn more on your faculty’s website:
School of Economics and Management (LUSEM)
Summer courses at Universitas 21
Here you will find tips about summer courses that you apply for completely independently. As a student at Lund University, you receive a 10% discount on the course fee. Contact the course organiser if you have any questions.
Summer courses at Universitas 21 – universitas21.com
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