[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 can apply. Even if you have graduated, some programs might be suitable for you. This list will be updated from time to time, 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) Max Planck Internship 2026 in Germany
- Internship Country: Germany
- Internship by: Max Planck Institute
- Who can Apply: Bachelors, Masters, PhD
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 1st November 2025
- Link: Max Planck Internship 2026
2) EPFL Life Sciences Summer Program 2026 in Switzerland
- Country: Switzerland
- University Name: EPFL
- Fellowship Duration: 8 Weeks
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- No of Participants: 20-25
- Deadline: 15th November 2025
- Link: EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program
3) EPFL E3 Summer Internship 2026 in Switzerland
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: EPFL University
- Duration: 8 to 12 Weeks
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 1st November 2025
- Link: EPFL E3 Summer Internship
4) RISE Summer Internship 2026 in Germany
- Host Country: Germany
- Duration: Three Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
- Link: RISE Summer Internship
5) Max Planck MPIIB Summer Internship 2026 in Germany
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Berlin
- Duration: 3 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 21st November 2025
- Link: Max Planck MPIIB Summer Internship
6) HZB International Summer Program 2026 in Germany
- Country: Germany
- Location: HZB campuses in Berlin-Wannsee or Berlin-Adlershof
- Program Dates: 6 July to 28 August 2026
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 14th December 2025
- Link: HZB International Summer Program
7) EPFL Summer Internship 2026 in Switzerland
- Country: Switzerland
- University Name: EPFL
- Fellowship Duration: 3 Months
- Who can Apply: Open to all International Students
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
- Link: EPFL Summer Internship
8) CrossCulture Program 2026 in Germany (CCP 26)
- Host Country: Germany
- Fellowship Period: May to November 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 10th December 2025
- Link: CrossCulture Program 2026
Note: I will keep adding 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:
