[Updated]. I have prepared a List of the Best Summer Programs in Europe in 2026 for students looking to join and enhance their experience. These programs are open to students, youth, professionals, and young leaders from around the world. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, training programs, or Summer School, exchange or cultural programs, Europe has everything to offer. Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, master’s, or doctoral degree program are eligible to apply. Even if you have graduated, some programs might be suitable for you. This list will be updated frequently, so please join our WhatsApp Groups.
List of Fully Funded Summer Programs in Europe in 2026 for International Students
Below, I have shared the program’s Name, a short intro, key points, and a Link to the website for detailed information. Summer in Europe is a feeling – it’s the warmth, the light, the carefree spirit. It’s an invitation to explore, to relax, to make networks, and to make Friends for a lifetime.
1) CERN Summer Student Program 2026 in Switzerland
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Meyrin
- Program Name: CERN Summer Student Program
- Funded by: CERN
- Who can Apply: Open to all Nationalities
- Deadline: 26th January 2026
- Link: CERN Summer Student Program
2) CERN OPENLAB Summer Program 2026 in Switzerland
- Country: Switzerland
- Program Dates: June-August 2026 (9 weeks)
- Who can Apply: Candidates from all Nationalities
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 26th January 2026
- Link: CERN OPENLAB Summer Program
3) UNIL Summer Research Program 2026 in Switzerland
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Lausanne
- University Name: Lausanne
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Dates: July 3rd to August 27th, 2026
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: December 31st, 2025
- Link: UNIL Summer Research Program
4) VBC Summer School 2026 in Austria (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Austria
- Location: Vienna, VBC
- Summer School Timeline: July 1st to August 31st
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 11th January 2026
- Link: VBC Summer School 2026
5) Law AI Summer Fellowship 2026 Cambridge, UK (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: UK
- Location: Cambridge
- Fellowship Dates: July 6 to 10
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th January 2026
- Link: Law AI Summer Fellowship 2026
6) Germany HZDR Summer Student Program 2026 (Funded)
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: HZDR Research Center, Dresden
- Program Dates: July to September 2026
- Who can Apply: All Foreign Nationalities
- Deadline: 22nd February 2026
- Link: Germany HZDR Summer Student Program
7) DESY Summer Student Program 2026 in Germany
- Country: Germany
- Location: Hamburg or Zeuthen
- Program Dates: 21st July to 10 September 2026
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: January 31, 2026
- Link: DESY Summer Student Program
8) Merck Innovation Cup Summer Camp 2026 in Germany
42 International students will be invited to Germany, and Merck will cover the Travel, Accommodation, and Food Expenses.
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Frankfurt
- Camp Dates: 8-14 August 2026
- Duration: 7 Days
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Number of Participants: 42
- Deadline: 31st January 2026
- Link: Merck Innovation Cup Summer Camp
9) World Leaders Convention 2026 in Belgium (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Belgium
- Location: Brussels
- Hosted by: Organization for Global Policy & Dialogue (OGPD)
- Program Dates: May 1st to 4th, 2026
- Duration: 4 Days
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 28th February 2026
- Link: World Leaders Convention
10) GovAI Summer Fellowship 2026 in London (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: UK
- Location: GovAI office in London
- Fellowship Duration: 3 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 4th January 2026
- Link: GovAI Summer Fellowship in London
11) European Youth Summit 2026 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Geneva
- Duration: 4 Days
- Dates: 5th to 8th June 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 10th March 2026
- Link: European Youth Summit 2026
12) Youth Development Forum 2026 Germany (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Berlin
- Dates: 7th to 10th May 2026
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 10th March 2026
- Link: Youth Development Forum
13) 2026 RSF Berlin Fellowship in Germany (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Berlin
- Duration: 6 Months
- Travel Dates: June to November
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th January 2026
- Link: RSF Berlin Fellowship in Germany
14) Future Leaders Program 2026 in Hungary (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Hungary
- Location: Budapest
- Duration: 3 Months
- Dates: 1st April to 30th June 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30 January 2026
- Link: HIIA Future Leaders Program
Note: I will continue to add new international summer programs in Europe to this list. Please stay updated and join our WhatsApp Groups. For more programs like this, follow our categories:
