Online Winter Programmes, 2020/21
Since the University cannot rule out that COVID-19 will still be lingering and posing a threat to global public health in the coming few months, the University has decided to suspend all winter outbound programmes in the academic year of 2020/21, given our students’ safety and well-being always remains our top priority.
To promote the good practice of continuous learning, students are encouraged to make good use of the winter time and join some fun online programmes from the comfort of your home! With easy access to the Internet nowadays, you can enjoy internationalisation no matter where you are and whenever you want. Participating in one of the following online courses is a great way to immerse yourself in fruitful virtual learning with professors from Estonia, France, Germany, Japan and South Korea, and to get connected with international students all over the world. You are recommended to choose your favourite programme and apply with the host institutions directly.
Sophia University, Japan
Since 2014, Sophia University’s January Session has provided students from around the world with the opportunity to learn unique aspects of Japanese Studies in a comprehensive and intensive manner amongst a lively cosmopolitan community.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts
Highlighted courses: Japanese Society: Unique Insights and Perspectives, Media and Contemporary Issues in Japan
Programme: January Session in Japanese Studies
Duration: 8-29 January, 2021
Fee: JPY 74,000-203,200
Apply by October 31, 2020
Hanyang University, South Korea
Hanyang International Winter School(HIWS) is one of the leading winter programs in Korea. More than 500 international students are taking online classes at Hanyang University. HIWS offers world-class education combined with a variety of unique online activities.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Sciences
Highlighted courses: Digital Media Storytelling, Foundations on Data Science & Visualization, Introduction to Criminology
Programme: Hanyang International Winter School
Duration: January 4-15, 2021
Fee: KRW 900,000
Apply by November 30, 2020
Korea University, South Korea
International Winter Campus is a 3-week programme which allows students to take a maximum of 3 courses each worth 3 credits. Course related to Arts & Humanities, Business, Economics & Management, Science and Social Sciences are offered in this programme.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Sciences
Highlighted courses: Mass Media & Popular Culture in Korea, Sustainability Strategies, International Business
Programme: International Winter Campus
Duration: December 28, 2020 to January 15, 2021
Fee: KRW 900,000
Apply by November 20, 2020
Yonsei University, South Korea
Winter Abroad at Yonsei is a 3-week programme focusing on academic achievement with various courses such as AI & Design, Contemporary Korean Cinema and Society, Korean Language and Literature, Python Programming, etc.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Social Sciences
Highlighted courses: AI & Design, COVID-19: Global Impact and Korea's Perspectives
Programme: Winter Abroad at Yonsei
Duration: December 28, 2020 to January 18, 2021
Fee: KRW 900,000
Apply by November 13, 2020
Tallinn University, Estonia
Tallinn Winter School, organised since 2010, is a 3-week programme in January, which includes different short courses and provides a fascinating cultural programme. Tallinn Winter School has a casual and relaxed atmosphere, yet still maintains a scholastic approach, as well as acceptance of a wide diversity of opinions.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts
Highlighted courses: Estonian Language and Culture, Russian
Programme: Tallinn Winter School
Duration: January 11-29, 2021
Fee: EUR 300-490
Apply from October 1 onwards
KEDGE Business School, France
Kedge International Digital Winter School offers international students the chance to gain a handle on the Disruptive Technologies shaping the landscape of modern business - Big Data, Artificial Intelligence - and more importantly, learn how to make sense of these emerging and innovative technologies.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Business and Economics
Highlighted courses: Data Management, Creating Customer Value with Innovate Technologies
Programme: KEDGE International Winter School
Duration: January 4-15, 2021
Fee: EUR 500 per course
Apply by November 30, 2021
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany
The HUWISU online courses cover a variety of academic disciplines. Humboldt's e-learning platform Moodle, as well as video tools are used as technical solutions for the online program. The quality content as well as versatile tasks create a unique and successful learning experience from home.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts and Faculty of Social Sciences
Highlighted courses: The Berlin Wall and the Cold War Era, Nazi Germany - Rise and Fall
Programme: Winter University
Duration: January 6-26, 2021
Fee: EUR 550-650
Apply by November 15, 2020
Technische Universitaet Berlin, Germany
The TU Berlin Winter School Online 2021 offers intensive, interactive online courses in fields such python programming, entrepreneurship, space science and German language. Expand your knowledge, network with international peers, gain university credit points and get to know Berlin with our digital cultural program.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science
Highlighted courses: Data Science with Python, Space Mission Design
Programme: TU Berlin Winter University
Duration: January 4-29, 2021
Fee: EUR 920
Apply by December 20, 2020
University of Tübingen, Germany
The Online Winter School will deal with the historical, political, and economic dynamics of European Integration, and cover the current challenges Europe and the EU face today: Brexit, political fragmentation and radicalization, economic turmoil and more.
Recommended for: Students from Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Business and Economics and Faculty of Social Sciences
Highlighted courses: The European Union in Crisis? Politics and Economics in Europe Today
Programme: Online Winter School
Duration: January 4-29, 2021
Fee: EUR 100
Apply by October 31, 2020
*Points to note
- Above information is accurate at the time of compiling the list. As the information is subject to change by host institutions, please refer to the institutions’ websites for the most up-to-date programme details.
- Students should be aware of the programme start dates and end dates.