Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - School of Business and Economics

Summer Schools

On this page you will find a selection of summer courses from our partner universities abroad. You need to make sure that the course periods do not overlap with the academic semester at Humboldt.
A successful application through the WiWi International Office does not guarantee admission to the summer programme at the host university. After a successful application through the WiWi International Office, you must also apply at the host university. There you will be asked to submit the proof of nomination, which you will receive from the WiWi International Office as a successful applicant.

Tuition Waiver (at host university)
  • Apply for the tuition waiver with the internatonal office at WIWi
  • Summer Schools usually take place during the first exams period of our summer Semester. Be aware of colliding schedules.
  • Those offers do not include travel costs, housing and personal expenses.
  • After the confirmation for the tuition waiver, you will also need to register at the partner university.
How to apply
Applications should be sent by e-mail to: outgoings-wiwi@hu-berlin.de
The application should be sent as a single PDF file. The list of required documents can be found under the description of each programme.



ISSEM, Universidad de La Habana 🖉

University: Universidad de La Habana

Loacation: Havana Cuba

Application deadline: 16.06.2024

Course Period: 16.09.2024-30.09.2024

Link: www.issem.de

Description: 21st INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL IN ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT -

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Universidad de La Habana are glad to host the 21st edition of the International Summer School in Economics and Management in Havana. ISSEM 2024 offers you a wide selection of study courses in different areas of economics and business, such as: Cuban Economics, Labor Market, Development Economics, International Accounting, Design Thinking and
Entrepreneurship.

Courses are exclusively taught in English. Undergraduate and graduate students receive ECTS points for successfully completed courses. But the ISSEM experience goes beyond the classroom. We invite you to attend organized cultural events and activities, such as a Cuban movie night, concerts,
sport competitions and excursions. Students have the possibility to present recent research (i.e. BA/MA Thesis) during a special session of the International Conference in Economics and Management, which takes place during the two weeks.


Participants need to cover their own flight and accommodation. A modest fee for visa and social activities will be charged.

MODERN MARKETING – NEW TRENDS AND IT TOOLS
MODERN MARKETING – NEW TRENDS AND IT TOOLS

Application documents and how to apply: www.issem.de

Informative event: on 30/05/2024 at 04pm in room 201 - Spandauer Straße 1

Summer School at the Faculty of management, Comenius University 🖉

University: Comenius University Bratislava

Location: Bratislava, Slovakia

Places available: 2

Admission requirements: both Bachelor and Master students are eligible to participate

Application deadline (International Office): 14.05.2024 - after a successful application through us, you will also be allowed to apply directl at Comenius University

Application deadline (Comenius University): 31.05.2024

Course period:

Session 1: Monday 01 July 2024 - Friday 05 July 2024 in Bratislava

Session 2: Monday 08 July 2024 - Friday 12 July 2024 online

Both sessions are compulsory

Link: https://www.fm.uniba.sk/o-fakulte/akcie-organizovane-na-fm/faculty-of-management-summer-course-2024/

Description: The summer programme is called MODERN MARKETING - NEW TRENDS AND IT TOOLS.

Application documents to the international office:
- Letter of motivation (1 page max.)
- Certificate of achievement
- Minimum requirement: 30 ECTS in the major/minor subject Business Administration/Management/Statistics
- Language certificate in English (min. B2)
- Copy of student Campus/ID card

After you have successfully applied at the international office, you may apply at Comenius University.

How to apply at Comenius University:
Send an email to farska8@uniba.sk. Please indicate the name of your home university and faculty as well as your interest in participating in the summer programme.

The Undergraduate Summer School at King's College London

 University: King´s College London

Location: London, UK

Spots available: 5

Eligibility: Open to undergraduates only (Bachelor), overall grade 2,3 or better (German grading system)

Application deadline tuition waiver: 31st of January 2024

Course period:

Session 1: Monday 1st - Friday 12th of July
Session 2: Monday 15th July - Friday 26th of July

Link: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/summer/university-level/undergraduate-summer-school

Description: The Undergraduate Summer School teaches a wide range of modules spanning subject areas such as health and science, maths and engineering, law, governance, business management, culture and ancient languages

Application documents:

- Motivation letter (1-2 pages max)
- Current transcript of Records (certified by the Examination Office)
- You need to have achieved 30 credits min in either (not each of of them) of the following subjects: Business/Economics/Management/Statistics
- Proof of English proficiency at C1 level
- Copy of your student´s ID

Linköping University Summer Academy 2024

University: Linköping University

Location: Linköping, Sweden

Places available: 5

Admission requirements: Open to all students who have completed 60 credits at the time of application.

Application deadline for tuition fee waiver: 31 January, 2024 (In case of high competition for LiU Summer Academy places, eligible students will be chosen by lottery in the LiU University Admissions system)

Course period: July 2024 - Summer 2024 (The exact calendar will be published here on 01st June 2024)

Link: https://liu.se/en/education/liu-summer-academy

Description/remarks: A total of 8 courses are offered, 6 of which are open to all students. After a successful application through the WiWi International Office, it is recommended to apply for more than one course at the host university. This increases the chances of getting a place. Linköping University offers a package accommodation + bus subscription for 6500 SEK. You can access the course selection via the link above.

Application documents:

- Motivation letter (1-2 pages max)
- Current transcript of Records (certified by the Examination Office)
- You need to have achieved 60 credits
- Proof of English proficiency - at least B2 level
- Copy of your student´s ID

Singapore Management University Summer School

University: Singapore Management University (SMU)

Location: Singapore

Eligibility: IELTS score of at least 6.5
TOEFL score of at least 577 points (paper-based) or 90 points (internet-based)

Application deadline at the international office for tuition waiver: 15 Feb, 2024

Course period: 24 June- 19July 2024

Link: https://geo.smu.edu.sg/study-in-smu/global-summer-programme

Download Flyer: https://geo.smu.edu.sg/sites/geo.smu.edu.sg/files/brochures/SMU_GSP_Brochure_2024_1.pdf

Description: The program is a 4-week intensive program focusing on Business, Innovation and Society in Asia, offering a suite of elective and enrichment courses designed to augment students' knowledge and practical skills about Asia in general, through the use of real-life case studies and examples. The usual cost for this program is 5.350 S$ (ca. 3.500 EUR) - if you get nominated by the Humboldt-Universität, you will get it FOR FREE (albeit 380 SGD as applicatio and administrative fees)! The SMU will assist in finding housing, please calculate costs of about 800-1000 S$ (ca. 520-650 EUR) for housing.

The SMU is one of the most renowned universities and their summer schools are very popular among students around the world.

You may take 2 courses out of 8.

Application documents:

- Motivation letter (1-2 pages max)
- Current transcript of Records (certified by the Examination Office)
- Proof of English proficiency (see above)
- Copy of your student´s ID