Get it. Explore it. Spend the Summer in European Countries. 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.
What’s on the Table for You?
These programs offer full scholarships that cover your return airfare, accommodation, meals, visa, stipend, and local transport. Below, I have shared the program’s Name, a short intro, key points, and a Link to the website for detailed information.
1) Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) 2026 in Germany
- Host Country: Germany
- Duration: 8 Days
- Number of Applicants: 200
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: February 11, 2026
- Link: Heidelberg Laureate Forum
2) Research Explorer Ruhr Summer Program 2026 in Germany
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Research Academy Ruhr
- Program Dates: June 21 to July 4, 2026
- Duration: 2 Weeks
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th February 2026
- Link: Research Explorer Ruhr Summer Program
3) UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship 2027 in Sweden
- Host Country: Sweden
- Location: Hälsingland
- Duration: 4 Weeks
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Funded by: Regional Assembly in Gävleborg
- Deadline: 28th February 2026
- Link: UNESCO World Heritage Scholarship
4) ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp 2026 Turkey
- Country: Turkiye
- Camp Duration: 10 Days
- Camp for Men: 03-08 April 2026
- Camp for Women: 10-15 April 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th Feb 2026
- Link: ICYF Young Climate Volunteers Camp
5) UCL Gatsby Summer School 2026 in UK (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: UK
- Location: London
- Duration: 7 Weeks
- Program Dates: 23rd June to 8th August 2025.
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 16th Feb 2026
- Link: UCL Gatsby Bridging Summer School
6) Global Minority Rights Summer School 2026 Hungary
- Host Country: Hungary
- Location: Budapest
- Duration: 6 Days
- Dates: July 5-10, 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 9th March 2026
- Link: Global Minority Rights Summer School
7) European Parliament Sakharov Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)
- Host Country: Belgium
- Location: Brussels
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th February 2026
- Link: European Parliament Sakharov Fellowship
8) ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2026, Switzerland
- Country: Switzerland
- Location: Zurich
- University: ETH Zurich University
- Duration: Two Months
- Dates: 30th June to 29th August 2026
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 27th February 2026
- Link: ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship
9) 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
10) Bulgaria INSAIT Summer Research Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: Bulgaria
- Location: INSAIT Institute, Sofia
- Dates: Decided between the Student and Mentor
- Duration: 8 to 12 Weeks
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 8th March 2026
- Link: Bulgaria INSAIT Summer Research Fellowship
11) 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
12) 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
13) 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
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:
