Best Summer Programs in Europe For 2025 (Fully Funded)

New Programs have been added. Do you have any Plans for the Summer of 2025? I have prepared a List of the Best Summer Programs in Europe for Students for the Summer of 2025. These programs are open to international students, youth, and young leaders. Whether you are looking for a summer internship, training programs, or Summer School, Europe has everything to offer. Students currently enrolled in an undergraduate, grad, master’s, or doctoral degree program can apply. Even if you are graduated some programs might be suitable for you. Dive into Europe’s vibrant culture in the summer of 2025 with unforgettable student programs and explore European Culture. Apply now and make memories that last a lifetime. The List of the Best Summer Programs in Europe for 2025 is below.

List of International Summer Programs in Europe 2025

Below I have shared a Name of the Program, the short intro, key points, and a Link to the website for detailed information.

1) Youth Action Summit 2025 in Italy (50 Fully Funded Seats)

The Forum will gather around 250 applicants from various countries, offering three tiers of support: 50 Fully Funded, 100 Partially Funded, and 100 General Access.

  • Location: Milan
  • Dates of Forum: 1st May to 4th May 2025
  • Hosted by: Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA)
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 20th February 2025
  • Link: Youth Action Summit 2025

2) UNIL Summer Research Program 2025 in Switzerland

It is a Fully Funded Summer Internship in Switzerland for international students. IELTS is not required and is open to all the Nationals.

  • Location: Lausanne
  • University Name: Lausanne
  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Dates: July 7th to August 28th, 2025
  • Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: January 31st, 2025
  • Link: UNIL Summer Research Program

3) ETH Student Summer Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland

The ETH Zurich University offers a Fully Funded 2 Months research internship for international students. The ETH Summer internship is open to undergraduate and Graduate students.

4) EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2025

The EPFL is another University in Switzerland that offers fully funded summer internships for international students. This is one of the best Summer programs in Switzerland.

  • Country: Switzerland
  • University Name: EPFL
  • Fellowship Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Who can Apply: Open to all International Students
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • No of Participants: 20-25
  • Deadline: 31st January 2025
  • Link: EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program

5) CERN OPENLAB Summer Student Program 2025 in Switzerland

CERN is a European Organization that offers a 9-week Fully Funded Internship. If you from an IT Background then this program is for you. IELTS is not required and there is no application fee.

  • Country: Switzerland
  • Program Dates: June-August 2025 (9 weeks)
  • Who can Apply: Candidates from all Nationalities
  • Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 26th January 2025
  • Link: CERN OPENLAB Summer Student Program

6) CERN Summer Student Program 2025 in Switzerland

Each year, CERN’s Summer Student program welcomes 300 talented students from around the world. Applicants from all around the world are eligible to apply.

  • Host Country: Switzerland
  • Location: Meyrin
  • Program Name: CERN Summer Student Program
  • Funded by: CERN
  • Who can Apply: Open to all Nationalities
  • Deadline: 26th January 2025
  • Link: CERN Summer Student Program

7) IARC Summer School 2025 in Lyon, France

IARC is an International Summer School in France for 5 days. The program is open to all the Nationals. Fellows will receive Travel expenses, accommodation, and Fee waivers.

  • Host Country: France
  • IRAC: International Agency for Research on Cancer
  • Duration: 5 Days in France
  • Deadline: 6th January 2025
  • Link: IARC Summer School

8) Cross Culture Program 2025 in Germany (CCP 25)

The Cross Culture Program 2025 in Germany is a fully-funded exchange opportunity that brings together 60 professionals and volunteers from 40 countries to build bridges across cultures.

  • Host Country: Germany
  • Fellowship Duration: Two to three Months
  • Fellowship Period: May to November 2025.
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 5th December 2024
  • Link: Cross Culture Program

9) DESY Summer Student Program 2025 in Germany

It is an 8-week summer student program in Germany.

  • Country: Germany
  • Location: Hamburg or Zeuthen
  • Program Dates: 22nd July to 11 September 2025
  • Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: January 31, 2025
  • Link: DESY Summer Student Program

10) Germany HZDR Summer Student Program 2025

The HZDR Summer Program 2025 is a 9-week summer Program. This program runs from July to September 2025.

  • Host Country: Germany
  • Location: HZDR Research Center, Dresden
  • Program Dates: 30th July to 290 August 2025
  • Who can Apply: All Foreign Nationalities
  • Deadline: 23rd February 2025
  • Link: Germany HZDR Summer Student Program

11) HZB International Summer Program 2025 in Germany

  • Country: Germany
  • City: Berlin
  • Program Dates: 7th July to 29 August 2025
  • Duration: 8 Weeks
  • Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 31st December 2024
  • Link: HZB International Summer Program

12) EUI Leaders Fellowship 2025 in Italy (Fully Funded)

The EUI Policy Leader Fellowship (PLF) is a fully funded 5-10-month leadership program at the European University Institute (EUI).

  • Host Country: Italy
  • Location: Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG)
  • Duration: 5 or 10 Months
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 24th January 2025
  • Link: EUI Leaders Fellowship 2025

13) VBC Summer School 2025 in Austria (Fully Funded)

VBC, a leading European Research Center, offers a 9-week Summer Research Program for Bachelor and Master students. Join the Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2025 in Austria from July to August 2025.

  • Host Country: Austria
  • Location: Vienna, VBC
  • Summer School Timeline: From 1st July to 31st August 2025
  • Number of Students: 20
  • Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 15th January 2025
  • Link: VBC Summer School 2025

14) Collide Residency Program 2025 in Switzerland & Denmark

  • Host Countries: Switzerland and Denmark
  • Location: Geneva and Copenhagen
  • Duration: 2 Months
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: 13th December 2024
  • Link: Collide Residency Program 2025

15) Max Planck MPIIB Summer Internship 2025 in Germany

Note that I will keep adding new international summer programs in Europe to this list, Many are going to Open in November and December, and in January. So please Stay updated and Join our WhatsApp Groups.

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