Tuition-free summer opportunities
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).
Applications for this programme are now closed.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at summerschool@qmul.ac.uk.
Costs
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.
Funding
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.
How to apply
- Ensure you have read the eligibility section on the GO Summer! landing page to ensure you can apply and that you understand the terms and conditions of the available funding streams.
- Carefully read all of the below instructions and information on this page before submitting any application.
- You need to carefully review the information relating to your desired tuition-free summer school opportunity(ies) - the application questions ask you to tell us why you want to study at your preferred summer school and what academic and personal benefits you will gain from it.
- You will be able to include up to three tuition-free summer school options for which you would like to be considered, in the online application form
- You must apply to the Global Partnerships and Opportunities (GPO) team internally via our online application form - we advise that you prepare your personal statement in advance (see requirements in the "Selection timeline and criteria" section on the GO Summer! landing page)
- Please be aware that you may also need to complete the partner university's application process at the same time to be eligible for the spaces reserved for Queen Mary students. Read carefully and if this is needed, follow the partner's application instructions in the details below (e.g. Chinese destinations).
- When reviewing applications, the GPO team will contact you if you must send applicable supporting documentation (relevant for qualifying in a certain priority group). Where requested, this documentation must be sent to summerschool@qmul.ac.uk within 3 business days in order to be considered for that priority group.
Successful funding applications, next steps
If and once you learn that your application is successful:
- You would receive a conditional offer for the tuition-free summer school space and for any approved funding from the GPO team, which you would need to sign by the deadline provided to accept that offer and secure your space temporarily.
- The GPO team would then nominate you to the partner university.
- You would then need to follow instructions to complete the partner's application process by their deadlines in order to remain eligible to participate in their summer school programme and to receive any agreed funding from the GPO team.
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.
Unsuccessful applications
You will be informed of the outcome of your application according to the selection timeline section on this page.
China (1 destinations)
Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST)

Note: Only open to non-Chinese citizens and non-Chinese passport holders.
- Summer school dates: The dates of the HUST summer programme vary throughout the summer period and depend on the specific course a student chooses to participate in. The dates are from June 9 2026 - August 29 2026. Please see further below for the full list of courses available from HUST.
- Tuition: ¥0/£0 after scholarship (see below); ¥5000 CNY without scholarship (approximately £539 GBP*)
- Required costs as advertised by HUST: ¥0 CNY for scholarship recipients; non-scholarship recipients, please see below:
- On-campus accommodation: ¥0/£0 after scholarship (see below); ¥700 CNY/month, for 4-week period without scholarship (approximately £75 GBP*/month)
- Medical insurance: to be covered by scholarship (non-scholarship recipients would need to budget for this)
- On-campus accommodation: ¥0/£0 after scholarship (see below); ¥700 CNY/month, for 4-week period without scholarship (approximately £75 GBP*/month)
- Additional costs not included above: travel to/from China, all living expenditures (food, local transportation), leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Wuhan.
- Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information.
- Funding available from China Scholarship Council (CSC): Tuition, accommodation and medical insurance covered for CSC scholarship recipients, plus ¥1,400 RMB/CNY living allowance (approximately £150 GBP*) provided.
- Important: Scholarship applications will likely open from March, so interested students should complete procedures stated below now for Queen Mary to be considered. Students should also avoid making/paying for any flights to/from China until receiving confirmation of the scholarship from CSC/HUST.
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£800 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
- All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)
(*) 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 2026 Summer Program
Courses available
Instructions: Students can choose one of the programmes listed below. 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 early March deadline as published by HUST on their website (exact date TBC) (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.
Programme 2
2026 HUST International Summer School on Modern Photonics will be held between June 1, 2026 to June 14, 2026.
Programme 2: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Modern Photonics
Programme 3
2026 HUST International Summer School on Digital China will be held between June 9, 2026 to June 22, 2026.
Programme 3: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Digital China
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Programme 4
2026 HUST International Summer School on the Sustainable Development of the Chinese Economy will be held between June 10, 2026 to June 24, 2026.
Programme 4: 2026 HUST International Summer School on the Sustainable Development of the Chinese Economy
Programme 5
2026 HUST International Summer School on Design and Manufacture of Bio-Inspired Intelligent Sensor will be held between June 28, 2026 to July 12, 2026.
Programme 5: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Design and Manufacture of Bio-Inspired Intelligent Sensor
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Programme 6
2026 HUST International Summer School on Clinical Medicine and General Surgery will be held between June 28, 2026 to July 22, 2026.
Programme 6: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Clinical Medicine and General Surgery
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Programme 7
2026 Chinese Language + AI Robot Summer School will be held from June 29, 2026 - July 12, 2026
Programme 7: 2026 Chinese Language + AI Robot Summer School
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Programme 8
2026 HUST International Summer School on Novel Materials+ will be held between June 30, 2026 to July 13, 2026.
Programme 8: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Novel Materials+
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
Programme 9
2026 HUST International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare will be held between July 1, 2026 to July 15, 2026.
Program 9: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Programme 10
2026 HUST International Summer School on Intelligent Computing Systems for Healthcare will be held between July 5, 2026 to July 19, 2026.
Programme 10: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Intelligent Computing Systems for Healthcare
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Programme 11
2026 HUST International Summer School on Marine Robot will be held between August 15, 2026 to August 28, 2026.
Programme 11: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Marine Robot
Programme 12
2026 HUST International Summer School on Traditonal Chinese Medicine will be held between August 16, 2026 to August 29, 2026.
Programme 12: 2026 HUST International Summer School on Traditonal Chinese Medicine
Mexico (1 destination)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
- Summer school dates: 4 weeks from 29 June - 25 July 2026 (27/06 recommended arrival, 29/06 Orientation, 30/06-24/07 classes, 25/07 departure)
- Tuition: £0 GBP
- Required costs: $2,450 USD (approximately £1,859 GBP*)
(includes administrative fee, housing in a mixture of hotels and student residence halls, transportation for all program activities, breakfast six days of the week, tickets to all visits and events of the program, student arrival kit, health insurance required for Mexico. Please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly.) - Additional costs not included above: travel to/from Mexico, leisure activities, lunches and dinners (mostly eating out at restaurants/street food, bearing in mind cost of food is much cheaper than in the UK; you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Mexico City (and any of the other cities included in the summer school programme)
- Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information.
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£800 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
- All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)
(*) As of conversion on 17 November 2025
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 2026 Programme Brochure [PDF]
4 academic programmes available
Update: Students followed both courses within the chosen programme (each course is worth 3 local credits, for 6 total credits).
Global Business
Download Global Business brochure: iSummerMX Global Business Syllabus 2026 [PDF]
NI1002B International Business Opportunities
Learn to determine the potential of international markets, as well as formulate strategies and tactics in an existing organization to improve its competitive advantages in its internationalization process.
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MT1001B Marketing Insight to Develop Strategies
You will be able to identify market needs by obtaining and analyzing information; apply representation techniques to generate digital graphic reports that will facilitate decision making; and design a multi-component marketing plan.
Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges:
Download Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges brochure: iSummerMX Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges Syllabus 2026 [PDF]
EH1013 - Cultural Heritage of Mexico
This 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.
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EH1014 - Violence, Dignity and Social Justice
In 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.
Regional Economics:
Download Regional Economics brochure: iSummerMX Developing Economics in Motion in Mexico Syllabus 2026 [PDF]
EC1003B Macroeconomics and Economic Development
Based on real and nominal macroeconomic variables, students will analyze the effects that economic growth and development have on a country's society.
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EC1020 Micro Economic Incentives and Macro Outcomes
The 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.
Beyond Borders (Migration Up Close): An immersive journey through the culture, society and political context of Mexico:
Download Beyond Borders brochure: iSummerMX Beyond Borders Syllabus 2026 [PDF]
RI2002B Regional Scenarios in the Contemporary World
In 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.
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RI1016 Gender, Society and Human Rights
The 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.
Singapore (2 destinations)
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)

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):
- Instagram takeover by Ibrahim at NTU
- Instagram takeover by Fartun at NTU
- Clara in Singapore (blog post on Queen Mary Global Bloggers)
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.
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.
4-WEEK COURSES:
- Summer school dates: 4-week courses: 19 June - 18 July 2026
- Tuition: £0 GBP, waived for Queen Mary students who can enrol on up to 2 courses (providing there are no timetable conflicts)
- Required costs as advertised by NTU: S$2,370 SGD in total (approximately £1,383 GBP*), breakdown:
- Housing: S$1,300 SGD (approximately £759 GBP*); please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly
- Administration fee: S$917 (approximately £535 GBP*), includes compulsory miscellaneous fees such as health services, insurance fees (NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance), course materials, and course activities
- Registration fee: S$153 SGD (approximately £89 GBP*) (NTU processing fee)
- Housing: S$1,300 SGD (approximately £759 GBP*); please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly
- Additional costs not included above: travel to/from Singapore, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Singapore.
- Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes, both the 4-week and 2-week course durations qualify (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page).
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
- All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£1000 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
(*) As of conversion on 17 November 2025
2-WEEK COURSES:
- Summer school dates: 19 June - 4 July 2026 for "ET5131" 2-week course, or 2 July - 18 July 2026 for "ET5122" 2-week course
- Tuition: £0 GBP, waived for Queen Mary students
- Required costs as advertised by NTU: S$1,720 SGD in total (approximately £1003 GBP*), breakdown:
- Housing: S$650 SGD (approximately £379 GBP*); please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly
- Administration fee: S$917 (approximately £535 GBP*), includes compulsory miscellaneous fees such as health services, insurance fees (NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance), course materials, and course activities
- Registration fee: S$153 SGD (approximately £89 GBP*) (NTU processing fee)
- Housing: S$650 SGD (approximately £379 GBP*); please note that accommodation is shared, based on gender and allocated randomly
- Additional costs not included above: travel to/from Singapore, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Singapore.
- Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £800 GBP
- All other priority groups: £500 GBP
(*) As of conversion on 17 November 2025
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!
Application procedure and documents:
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.
Courses available
**Details for summer 2026 courses are not yet available please refer to the below as a guide only **
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.
Singapore Management University (SMU)

- Summer school dates: Session 1: 29 June - 24 July 2026 or Session 2: 13 July - 07 August 2026
(participants must arrive one day before start date and leave one day after end date in order to qualify for Turing Scheme funding requiring a 28-day duration) - Required costs as advertised by SMU:
- Tuition fees: £0 – waived for selected Queen Mary students
- Housing: S$1,800 - S$2,400 (£1050-1400)*
The SMU campus is situated near City Hall, Bras Basah and Bencoolen MRT (subway) stations. There are many housing options that are within walking distance and the university is well-served by Singapore’s public transportation network, e.g. trains and buses. While students are responsible for sourcing and arranging for their own accommodation, SMU may have arrangements with off-campus accommodation providers to cater to students’ needs. However, rooms are limited and are subject to availability. Please see SMU’s website for more information. - Additional costs not included above: S$150 (£87)* application fee, S$230 (£134)* miscellaneous fee covering IT services matriculation and SMU’s medical insurance, travel to/from Singapore, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for all of these in addition).
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,493 GBP (£800 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £905 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
- All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)
(*) Conversion as of 17 November 2025
Application procedure and documents:
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:
- Should have a valid passport, recent passport-sized photograph, and HEAR transcript ready to provide SMU no later than mid-March
- Will receive online application instructions (takes 30 minutes to complete), and they are required to pay SMU an application fee of S$150 within 3 days after application submission. The application will only be processed after the fee is paid.
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 INSIGHTS
Asia 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 INTELLIGENCE
Digital 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 FUTURES
Sustainability 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.
The Netherlands (1 destination)
Utrecht University

- Estimated Summer school dates: To be eligible to benefit from a tuition-free place, you must choose to study for 4 weeks in total by combining 2 adjoining time blocks of the 3 two-week sessions listed above. So you complete 4 consecutive weeks by following either sessions I and II together, or sessions II and III together.
- Session I + Session II: 06 July - 31 July 2026 (4 weeks)
or - Session II + Session III: 20 July - 14 August 2026 (4 weeks)
- Session I + Session II: 06 July - 31 July 2026 (4 weeks)
- Tuition: £0 GBP
- Required costs as advertised by Utrecht: €1,656 in total (approximately £1,432 GBP*), breakdown:
- Housing: €450 EUR per two-week course = €900 EUR (approximately £745 GBP*)
- Food: €20 EUR per day = €560 EUR (approximately £463 GBP*)
- Local transportation: €7 EUR per day = €196 EUR (approximately £162 GBP*)
- Housing: €450 EUR per two-week course = €900 EUR (approximately £745 GBP*)
- Additional costs not included above: travel to/from The Netherlands, leisure activities, health insurance (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Utrecht.
- Refund policy: Please consult the partner university's weblink below for further information
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes but only if you arrive and move in to accommodation 2 days before the programme start date to meet the 28-day duration requirement (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £1,838 GBP (£800 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £588 cost of living grant and maximum £250 in reimbursement of travel expenses)
- All other priority groups: £976 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £476 cost of living grant)
(*) As of conversion on 10 December 2024
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
Courses available
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 (06 - 17 July):
Session II (20 July - 31 July):
Session III (03 - 14 Aug):
Türkiye (1 destination)
Koç University
Queen Mary student feedback for Koç - learn more about the university, student life and the greater region of Istanbul!
- Tatiana in Türkiye (blog post on Queen Mary Global Bloggers) (Note: this was written by a student who completed a year-long exchange at Koç; certain requirements do not apply to GO Summer! participants who complete different procedures to participate.)
Please note that not all information about this programme is yet available. We anticipate that information will be updated in January 2026.
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.
- Summer school dates: 25 June – 16 August 2026 (7 weeks)
- Nomination and student application deadline: 1 April 2026
- Required costs as advertised by Koc:
- Tuition fees: £0 – waived for selected Queen Mary students
- Housing: Student accommodation will be available for students on a limited basis.
- Additional costs not included above: Cultural tour, food, travel to/from Istanbul in Türkiye, food, local transportation, leisure activities (you must also budget for these in addition). Consult the cost of living in Istanbul.
- Eligible for Turing Scheme funding? Yes (funding amounts are included below - learn more about GO Summer! funding and priority groups on the GO Summer! landing page)
- Total maximum potential funding available from Queen Mary:
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,593 GBP (£800 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £1,113 cost of living grant for 53 days and maximum £480 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
- All other priority groups: £1,401 GBP (£500 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £901 cost of living grant for 53 days)
- Priority groups (1) and (2): £2,593 GBP (£800 GO Summer! Bursary, Turing Scheme £1,113 cost of living grant for 53 days and maximum £480 in reimbursement of flight expenses)
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 2026 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:
- Should have a valid passport, recent passport-sized photograph, and HEAR transcript ready to provide Koç
- Once you are nominated, you will receive an e-mail with your log-in credentials. With this e-mail, you can immediately begin the application process and upload the required documents. Once the application period is over, all applications will be reviewed and the applicants will be notified both through e-mail and on the application portal.