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Short-Term Mobilities

If you are keen to enhance your studies at University of Aberdeen with some time abroad, but a full semester or year-long exchange or traineeship doesn't suit your circumstances, then you may wish to consider a short-term mobility.

Many universities worldwide offer short term mobility programmes, normally summer or winter schools taking place over semester breaks, allowing you to gain an international experience and enrich your CV.

Funding

Most host institutions will charge a tuition or participation fee for summer/winter schools. If the programme is offered at one of our partner universities the fee may be discounted, waived or additional benefits like free accommodation offered. Where discounts or benefits are available to Aberdeen students this is noted in the information below.

Please get in touch with GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk if you are interested in an opportunity which requires us to nominate you.

In addition to tuition fees, you should consider travel, accommodation and living costs. Often these will be outlined on the partner university's webpages.

Summer Schools

Austria

International Summer University WU Vienna University of Economics and Business

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available

The ISUWU program offers courses in a broad range of business-related topics and provides an education with an international and intercultural perspective. SUWU participants can benefit from various cultural and social activities organized by the ISUWU team. These activities give participants the opportunity to get to know life in Vienna, Austria and their fellow students at the same time. The social program is a mix of social, cultural and international events

  • Duration: July Session = 30 June to 18 July 2025; August Session = 21 July to 8 August 2025
  • Level: Undergraduate and Graduate programmes
  • Tuition fee: Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available. Please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk before 7 March 2025 with a 200-word motivation to request nomination. If you are successfully nominated, the total fee will be €740 per session. Non-nominated students' course fee is €1,380 per session. Fees include courses and course materials, coffee and lunch on weekdays, public transit during the session, cultural and social events. It is possible to attend both sessions back-to-back, email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk about nomination availability.
  • Accommodation: Not included, recommended accommodation near the campus is available with special prices for ISU WU participants here
  • Deadline: 15 February - 31 March 2025 for applications independent of nominations; 7 March 2025 if you wish to be nominated

Click here for more information on their website

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Click here to read their factsheet

Canada

University of Victoria - Short-Term Programmes 2025

The Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria is offering a variety of short-term summer programmes. They are offering two programmes for the summer of 2025: the International Summer Institute for Business Management (ISIBM), crafted specifically for undergraduate students, and the Summer Graduate Business Studies (SGBS) program, tailored for graduate students.

  • Duration: ISIBM A: 3 July - 24 July 2025; ISIBM B: 4 August - 22 August 2025. SGBS Programme: 16 June - 23 July 2025
  • Subject areas: Business Studies and Business Management
  • Level: Undergraduate (ISIBM) and graduate students (SGBS)
  • Tuition Fee: ISIBM A: $5,950 CAD; ISIBM B: $5,700 CAD; SGBS modules from $3,200 CAD for one module to $9,500 CAD for three modules. Please note that tax is not included in these prices. A limited number of competitive scholarships available by emailing the scholarship application form to camilaestrada@uvic.ca before 2 June 2025.
  • Accommodation: Price includes on-campus housing, tuition, materials, activity program and meal card.
  • Deadline: ISIBM A: 14 June 2025; ISIBM B: 11 July 2025; SGBS: 26 May 2025. An Early Bird discount is available for the ISIBM programmes for students who register before 13 March 2025.

For more information, check their website

University of British Colombia - Vancouver Summer Program

The VSP is a wonderful opportunity for students to study at the beautiful University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus. By offering globally relevant academic courses and sociocultural activities specific to Vancouver and its surroundings, the VSP encourages students to engage in cross-disciplinary learning and develop their understanding of Canadian culture and values.

  • Duration: June Session: 6 June to 6 July 2025; July Session: 11 July to 11 August 2025
  • Subject areas: Variety of courses in Arts, Business, Education, Science, Medicine and more. Check the subject list per session here
  • Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition Fee: $5,975 CAD per session; includes application fee of $125 CAD, accommodation, course materials, medical insurance and activities
  • Accommodation: On-campus accommodation included in the programme fee
  • Deadline: June Session: 28 February 2025; July Session: 4 April 2025

For more information, check out their website

Denmark

Aarhus University Summer University

Limited reduced-fee spaces may be available

Aarhus University is a dynamic, modern and highly international university. Since its founding in 1928, it has grown to become a leading public university with international impact and reach across the entire research spectrum. This year, Aarhus University Summer University is offering more than 85 courses in English at Bachelor or Master level within most academic areas, over two different terms. As all teaching is research-based, courses have a strong academic foundation. All courses are planned to take place on campus.

  • Duration: Term One = 2 - 18 July 2025; Term Two = 23 July - 8 August 2025
  • Subject areas: Schools of Business, Medicine, Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, and STEM. Please check their website for a list of all courses.
  • Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
  • Tuition Fees: Varies per course, please check their website for more details. We may be able to offer a limited amount of reduced-price spaces; please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk by 03 March 2025 to enquire about the possibility.
  • Accommodation: Not included in the programme fee. Aarhus has limited on-campus accommodation available from 4300 DKK - 7250 DKK.
  • Deadline: Applications from 3 February - 18 March 2025. 

For more information visit their website

 

Copenhagen Business School Summer University

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces no longer available

CBS Summer University gives students the opportunity to study at CBS, one of Europe's largest business schools, which has "The Triple Crown" accreditation (EQUIS, AMBA and AACSB), an acknowledgement only shared by around 100 business schools worldwide. Experience exciting courses taught by brilliant faculty as well as the amazing spirit of wonderful Copenhagen. Be inspired by the international environment with participants from over 50 countries.

  • Duration: 23 June - 25 July 2025 (6-week course); 23 June - 10 July 2025 (3-week course); 23 June - 4 July 2025 (2-week course)
  • Subject areas: Business-related courses
  • Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
  • Tuition Fees:
    • Non-EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: DKK 12,500 (bachelor 3- and 6-week courses); DKK 5,900 (bachelor and graduate 2-week course). DKK 15,000 (graduate 3- and 6-week courses)
    • EU/EEA/Swiss Citizens: DKK 6,150 (bachelor and graduate 3- and 6-week courses); DKK 2,950 (bachelor and graduate 2-week course)
    • We have limited, fee-waived spaces available. Please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk before 13 February 2025 with a 200-word motivation to be nominated.
  • Accommodation: Not included in the programme fee. On-campus accommodation is available for a set period from 20 June - 3 August 2025.
  • Deadline: Applications online from 28 January - 3 April 2025 (including course payment). For tuition fee-waived nominations, the deadline to email the 200-word motivation to GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk is 13 February 2025.

For more information visit their website and download their brochure here

Finland

Turku Åbo Summer School

Turku Åbo Summer School offers you the best of five Turku area universities and universities of applied sciences. Experience top education, make friends from all over the world and spend the summer of your life in the oldest study city in Finland! They focus on offering the summer school students courses with diverse teaching methods and interactive learning. With their Sustainable Social Programme, they want to balance studies by offering you the most interesting activities in the Turku region in an environmentally friendly way.

  • Duration: 4-15 August 2025
  • Subject areas: For a full list of courses available, visit their website here
  • Tuition Fee: Between €225.00 and €1,100.00 depending on the course
  • Accommodation: Not included in the fees, students are responsible for finding their own accommodation. Turku has accommodation advice on their website.
  • Deadline: Applications are open from 9 January - 17 April 2025

For more information visit their website

Germany

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz - GO Wasser 2025

Limited Turing Funding may be available, read below for further details. 

This year's GO project includes a week of interdisciplinary academic talks about the connection between “Wasser” (water) and climate change at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and a second week of collaborative project work with students from schools in Ahrweiler. The project will end with the Scot-t Fest during which you will have the opportunity to showcase your individual group projects. The project's main language will be English, so all students can apply, whether they know German or not. However, you will have many chances to speak and thus practice your German if you want.

  • Duration: 2 June - 13 June 2025 (optional German course) and 16 June - 29 June 2025 (GO Wasser programme)
  • Subject areas: Interdisciplinary approach to climate change and water.
  • Tuition Fee: Approximately €300 for the GO Wasser programme and German language course. Turing Funding may be available for applicants to the 4-week programme, with WP students being prioritised for our limited funded spaces. Please note that students will first need to apply independently for the programme with JGU Mainz by the deadline.
  • Accommodation: Fee does not cover accommodation, however JGU will assist successful applicants with finding affordable accommodation.
  • Deadline: 17 February 2025 to apply on the GO Wasser website. Some late applications may be accepted, email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk by 01 March 2025.

View their brochure here and check their website for more details

 

Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong Summer Institute (HKUSI)

Established in 2015, HKU Summer Institute (HKUSI) provides learning opportunities for secondary, undergraduate, and postgraduate students from around the world. Our programmes are uniquely designed to enable students to explore their academic interests and career pathways while enjoying the summer experience of a lifetime at HKU. HKUSI offers a wide variety of HKU summer programmes to suit different disciplinary interests. The programmes are presented in four major categories - Research, Internships, Immersive Programmes, and Multi-location Programmes. Students will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections and expand their international network to facilitate future professional development.

  • Duration: Each course has its own duration between June and August 2025. Please check the programme list for more information.
  • Subject areas: Wide variety including Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, etc. Please check the programme list for more information.
  • Level: Undergraduate and Postgraduate level courses
  • Tuition Fee: Each course has its own tuition fee, please check the programme list for more information. University of Aberdeen students receive a 10% discount when entering the university name during payment and acceptance of the offer.
  • Accommodation: On-campus accommodation is limited and not guaranteed, on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check their website for more details.
  • Deadline: 21 March 2025

For more information visit their website

Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) International Summer School 2025

Established in 2004, the CUHK International Summer School (ISS) has been one of the most popular undergraduate summer programmes in the region. Each year, some 600 international and local students join the July session of the ISS to experience its intensive academic sessions and Chinese culture activities in a multicultural learning environment. The five-week programme has courses in five academic areas available to study, as well as excursions, activities, and visits to immerse in the local culture outside the classroom.

  • Duration: 22 June - 30 July 2025
  • Subject areas: Variety of courses covering STEM, Business, Arts and Humanities, and local culture. Please check their website for more information.
  • Level: Undergraduate students
  • Tuition Fee: HK$8,500 - HK$17,000 depending on the credits of the course. Limited tuition-fee waived spaces available by emailing GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk before 18 April 2025.
  • Accommodation: On-campus accommodation available for HK$6,080 for the programme duration.
  • Deadline: If you wish to secure a tuition fee-waived spot, please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk no later than 18 April 2025 to be nominated, with a 200-word motivational statement. For fee-paying students, the Early Bird discount is available for students applying before 31 March 2025, and the standard application deadline is 30 April 2025.

For more information visit their website

Now Closed - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Summer Undergraduate Research Program

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces may be available

The HKUST Summer UG Research Program is a research placement for students who are passionate in doing research and would love the opportunity to work alongside HKUST faculty on research projects. This hands-on experience will allow them to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios, develop research skills, and contribute to meaningful work in their field of interest. Additionally, it fosters mentorship relationships, helping students navigate their academic paths while enhancing their resumes with valuable research experience. Students will work on a HKUST research project under the mentorship of the research project supervisor, while being immersed in the local Hong Kong culture through orientation and cultural activities throughout the program.

  • Duration: 12 June – 10 August 2025 (8 weeks)
  • Subject areas: Research projects available for the following schools: Science, Engineering, Business, Humanities and Social Science, and Interdisciplinary Studies. Please check their website for more details.
  • Level: Undergraduate students currently in their second year or higher.
  • Tuition Fee: $17,100 HKD. Limited tuition-fee waived spaces available by emailing GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk before 29 January 2025.
  • Accommodation: Fee of $12,500 HKD that will cover application, visa, insurance and accommodation for the period.
  • Deadline: If you wish to secure a spot, please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk no later than 29 January 2025 to be nominated, with a 200-word motivational statement.

For more information visit their website

Now Closed - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) International Summer School

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available

The HKUST International Summer School welcomes students from partner institutions to study at HKUST. The program aims to create a rewarding exchange experience for students from around the world. It comprises high-quality courses taught by regular HKUST instructors and opportunities to participate in local excursions and cultural immersion activities enable students to deepen their understanding of Hong Kong.

  • Duration: Session 1 = 12 June – 12 July 2025 (4 weeks); Session 2 = 10 July – 9 August 2025 (4 weeks)
  • Subject areas: Wide variety including Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, etc. Please check the brochure for more information
  • Level: Undergraduate-level courses
  • Tuition Fee: Tuition fees waived under exchange student basis, please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk before 7 February 2025 to be nominated
  • Accommodation: Fee of $7,000 HKD that will cover application, visa, travel insurance and accommodation for the summer school period.
  • Deadline: If you wish to secure a spot, please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk no later than 7 February 2025 to be nominated with a 200-word motivational statement.

For more information visit their website

Now Closed - CUHK (Chinese University of Hong Kong) Summer Undergraduate Research Programme (SURP)

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available

SURP provides an opportunity for international students to undertake research attachments for eight weeks during the summer. Students will be actively engaged in research under the supervision of a CUHK faculty member and earn three credits upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, a series of structured learning activities will be organised to enhance the students' research experience. Students will also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local culture through various social activities and excursions.

  • Duration: 22 June - 16 August 2025
  • Subject areas: Over 90 research topics over a variety of faculties. For more information, check here
  • Level: Undergraduate
  • Tuition Fee: Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available. Email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk to enquire about nomination for fee-waived spaces by 10 February 2025. Otherwise, the tuition fee is HK$8,150.
  • Accommodation: Optional on-campus accommodation available with a fee of HK$8,800 for the session.
  • Deadline: If you wish to secure a tuition fee-waived spot, please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk no later than 10 February 2025 to be nominated, with a 200-word motivational statement.

For more information, visit their website here

Italy

University of Bologna: Summer School in Classical Languages

The Bologna University Summer School in Classical Languages, organised by the Department of Classics and Italian Studies, offers intensive courses in Greek and Latin with the aim of enabling students to read some of the fundamental texts of Italy's cultural tradition. Classes will be held in person at the Department of Classical Philology and Italian Studies of the University of Bologna with the assistance of a resident tutor; all activities will be in English.

  • Duration: 16 June to 4 July 2025 (3 weeks)
  • Subject areas: Beginners Latin, Intermediate Latin, Beginners Greek
  • Level: All undergraduate and postgraduate students
  • Tuition Fee: €900 for a single course (Greek or Latin), €1450 for a double course (Greek and Latin). Fee includes courses, course materials and cultural activities.
  • Accommodation: Not included
  • Deadline: 3 June 2025

For more information and for the application details, please visit their website

Japan

Akita International University Japanese Language Summer Program

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available

The AIU Summer Program is a six-week, intensive Japanese language and culture study program designed for highly motivated undergraduate students around the world. Participants can take elementary courses taught by experienced Japanese instructors to hone their Japanese language skills in a small class environment. Class levels range from Absolute Beginner to Advanced Beginner learners of Japanese language.

  • Duration: 17 June - 19 July 2025 (6 weeks)
  • Eligibility: Only suitable for undergraduate students with a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Tuition Fees: 380,000 JPY; price includes room and board (3 meals per day), and activities such as Japanese culture workshops and field trips. Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available, priced at 250,000 JPY.
  • Accommodation: On campus accommodation included in the programme fee including bedding, room cleaning, and three meals per day.
  • Deadline: Please email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk no later than 21 February 2025 to be nominated, with a 200-word motivational statement. Nominated students will get the tuition and processing fee waived. 

For more information visit their website

Mexico

ITESO, Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara - International Summer Program

Limited tuition fee-waived spaces available

The International Summer Program at ITESO offers course taught in English and Spanish, taught jointly by an ITESO and an international professor. All courses (except Spanish Language) are co-taught with international professors and ITESO professors. Courses are offered in Spanish, English, or both. Students enrolling in courses offered in Spanish must prove a B2 level of Spanish and for those offered in both Spanish and English - a B1 level of Spanish is required. Students will take classes with ITESO students.

Program Details:

  • Duration: 26 May - 20 June 2025
  • Subject areas: Check their online guide for the full list of courses available
  • Tuition Fee: $23,872.00 MXN. Fees include courses, access to all campus facilities, fieldtrips (two per course), airport pickup, orientation, and official transcript. A limited number of tuition fee-waived spaces may be available; email GoAbroad.Outgoing@abdn.ac.uk by 24 March 2025 with a 200-word motivation.
  • Accommodation: Housing available for $6,500.00 MXD within walking distance of the campus
  • Deadline: Applications open from February - 1 April 2025

For more information, email international@iteso.mx and see the brochure here

Netherlands

VU Amsterdam Summer School

This year's Summer School will occur between 5 July and 3 August (including arrival and departure days). VU Amsterdam provides top-notch short courses in subjects like international law, environmental science and policy, and statistical research. Their summer school professors are passionate about sharing their knowledge through interactive lectures, group discussions, and practical assignments. A diverse and inclusive environment fosters cross-cultural understanding and encourages collaboration. VU Amsterdam also offers exciting social activities such as city tours, museum visits, and workshops. These allow you to explore one of the most beautiful capital cities in Europe and gain valuable insights into Dutch culture.

  • Duration: 5 July - 3 August 2025
  • Subject areas: Wide variety, check their website for the full list
  • Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate
  • Tuition Fee: Discount available for University of Aberdeen students as a partner; €1035 for a two-week course and €705 for a one-week course. A €50 Early Bird discount is available for students who apply before 14 March 2025. Some competitive scholarships available, check their website for more information.
  • Accommodation: Not included in tuition fees, recommended third-party accommodation and limited short-stay accommodation options can be found on their website
  • Deadline: Early Bird application deadline: 14 March 2025; regular application deadline: 1 May 2025

For more information, visit their website here

South Korea

Yonsei International Summer School

The Yonsei International Summer School (YISS) opened its doors in 1985 and since then, YISS has become an integral part of campus life based on a unique blend of Korean and global cultures. YISS continues to grow and evolve, accommodating the needs of a rapidly changing student body and meeting the challenges of a fast-paced global society. The 2025 program includes courses from the arts, culture, and humanities while also offering cutting-edge classes in management and economics, global issues, history, social sciences, and science and technology. Moreover, a shorter, 4-week option is also provided to accommodate students that can only be away for a limited period of time.

  • Duration: 4-week course: 30 June - 30 July 2025; 6-week course: 30 June - 6 August 2025
  • Subject areas: Wide variety, click here for course lists
  • Tuition Fee: One course: 1,920,000 KRW; Two courses: 3,460,000 KRW; Three courses: 3,930,000 KRW. Plus 100,000 KRW application fee. Early Bird Discounts are available if you apply by 13 March and pay by 20 March 2025. Some scholarships are available, click here to check eligibility
  • Accommodation: Not included in program fee. Limited on-Campus housing available, starting at 616,000 KRW for 4 weeks and 924,000 KRW for 6 weeks.
  • Application Period: 13 March 2025 for Early Bird application, 8 May 2025 for standard application.

Check their website for more information

Spain

Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona Summer School

UAB Barcelona Summer School program comprises a training offer of 30 undergraduate courses, from all academic fields - Sciences, Biosciences, Health Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Social and Legal Sciences and Engineering. Courses are taught at the UAB Campus, a natural environment with the best services: sports, leisure, culture and accommodation, located 35 minutes from the city centre of Barcelona. Most courses are taught in English with a few of them being taught in Spanish.

  • Duration: First period: 23 June - 11 July 2025; Second period: 14 July - 1 August 2025
  • Subject areas: Sciences, Biosciences, Health Sciences, Arts and Humanities, Social and Legal Sciences and Engineering. Please check their website for the list of course offerings sorted by subject area.
  • Level: Undergraduate and postgraduate
  • Tuition Fee: €930 course fee. Early Bird discount of 20% if you enrol before 15 May 2025.
  • Accommodation: Not included in program fee. Residence Halls and Hotel Campus accommodation available; Residence Halls are available with a discount for those participating in the summer program. Please check their website for information on accommodation offers.
  • Deadline: Early Bird application deadline: 15 May 2025; regular application deadline: 31 May 2025.

Download the UAB Barcelona Summer School Brochure and visit their website for more information

 

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid - Summer School of Economics and Business

Join an exclusive 4-week study program that offers some of UAM's high-quality courses, all taught in English by top professors and researchers of UAM's School of Economics and Business Studies. The SSEB brings together students from all over the World and a few local students in a truly international environment. The courses are complemented by social and cultural events, as well as academic field trips, which are not offered during the regular Fall and Spring semesters.

  • Duration: 30 June - 25 July 2025
  • Subject areas: Economics, Business, and International Finance
  • Level: Undergraduate and graduate students
  • Tuition Fee: Early Bird: €1,199 - €1,924; Regular: €1,599 - €2,199. Tuition fee dependant on the amount of courses taken and include the costs of social and cultural events, as well as field trips included in the programme.
  • Accommodation: Not included in programme fee. The Office of Study Abroad at UAM will provide help in finding accommodation for interested students. There are some on- and off-campus housing options available on a first-come first-served basis.
  • Deadline: Early Bird application deadline: 28 February 2025; regular application deadline: 6 June 2025

Download their brochure, check out their Fact Sheet and visit their website for more information

Switzerland

University of Zurich International Summer School

The University of Zurich is excited to announce that they will be returning to host their summer programs on their beautiful campus in the heart of Zurich! Students will get to enjoy highly interactive and innovative sessions and a comprehensive social program. Zurich are offering four courses this year: Deep Dive into Blockchain, International Sports Law, Healthy Ageing and Longevity, and Finance for the Future

Please click each course name to view the respective webpages

  • Duration: 30 June - 18 July 2025
  • Subject areas: See course titles above
  • Level: Bachelor and Masters students are encouraged to apply
  • Tuition Fee: 3,450 Swiss Francs, including accommodation. Discount of 1,000 Swiss Francs is available for University of Aberdeen Students on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Accommodation: Included in tuition fees
  • Deadline: 24 April 2025; information on how to apply can be found on their website. University of Aberdeen discount is first-come, first-serve.

Visit their website for more information

USA

University of North Carolina Wilmington Summer at the Beach

The UNCW Summer at the Beach programme offers 4-week intensive, in-person courses in the city of Wilmington, North Carolina. This year's course focuses on the culture and history of the American south. Located nine kilometres from the beach, UNCW offers visiting students educational courses and coastal living. Students are able to learn about U.S. culture, participate in UNCW programming, and explore the Wilmington community.

  • Duration: 21 June - 21 July 2025
  • Subject areas: Culture and History of the American south
  • Tuition Fee: $2,700.00 USD; includes accommodation, meal plan and health insurance, airport pickup, 4 excursions, bike rental and lectures. 
  • Accommodation: Programme fee includes accommodation (with pool access) and meal plan.
  • Application Deadline: 01 March 2025

Check our their brochure (UNCW Summer at the Beach Brochure) and website for more information.

Winter Schools

China

2024 Winter School information coming soon

South Korea

2024 Winter School information coming soon