Spring/Summer Programs

Host Institution:

Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (Vienna University of Economics & Business)

Location(s):

Vienna, Austria

Academic Level:

BCom or MBA

Dates:

June 29 - July 17, 2026

Credits:

equivalent to a single 3-credit UofA course

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for a single 3-credit course and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a mandatory program service fee will be charged by the host institution to cover provisions such as company visits, social/cultural activities, coffee & lunches provided, local transportation, reception(s), etc. included in the summer program.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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Language and Culture Course

Host Institution:

HEC Montréal, Business Language Training Centre

Location(s):

Montréal, Québec

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

July 6 - 31, 2026

Credits:

3 (pending approval for French language course at UofA)

Tuition & Fees:

Students participating on this program pay all tuition & fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.
Travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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Host Institution:

Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Antai College of Economics & Management

Location(s):

Shanghai, China

Academic Level:

BCom or MBA

Dates:

July 6 - 24, 2026

Credits:

3 UofA credits (pending approval)

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for a single 3-credit course and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a mandatory program service fee will be charged by the host institution to cover provisions such as dining, company visits, cultural immersion and sightseeing activities included in the summer program.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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Host Institution:

Copenhagen Business School

Location(s):

Copenhagen, Denmark

Academic Level:

BCom or MBA

Dates:

Regular Program (6 weeks):

June 22 - July 31, 2026

Intensive Short Courses (3 weeks)*:

June 22 - July 10, 2026

*Short Courses may not be taken together or with the 6-week Regular Program

Credits:

Students can choose up to two courses for the 6-week regular program worth 6 UofA credits or one course for the 3-week program, which can be transferred back to a single 3-credit UofA course. The CBS Summer University program also offers 2-week courses, but these would not be worth enough credits to transfer.

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 1-2 courses and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. An optional Social Programme is offered by the host institution at additional cost, not included in tuition.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

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Host Institution:

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Location(s):

Grenoble & Paris, France

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

May 18 - June 4, 2026

Program consists of 2 business modules & 1 language module:

Small & Family Business

International Perspectives in Marketing

French Language & Culture

Credits:

equivalent to 6 UofA credits for the full 4-week program (all modules)

Tuition & Fees:

Students participating on this program pay all tuition & fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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"The Business of Luxury"

Host Institution:

EDHEC Business School

Location(s):

Nice, France

Academic Level:

BCom* or MBA

*undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in the final year of their degree

Dates:

June 22 - July 3, 2026

Participants will complete one week of foundations in Luxury Management and can specialize in one of the following tracks during the second week:

Fine Perfumes and Luxury Beauty

Luxury Hospitality and Ultra-Luxury

Credits:

6 ECTS (equivalent to 3 UofA credits)

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for a single 3-credit course and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a mandatory program service fee will be charged by the host institution.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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Host Institution:

KEDGE Business School

Location(s):

Marseille/Paris, France

Academic Level:

BCom or MBA

Dates:

Marseille

June 8 - 19, 2026: Sports, Events & Celebrity Marketing package (2 courses)

June 22 - July 3, 2026: Creative Mind & Design Lab package (2 courses)

July 6 - 17, 2026: Global Finance & International Business package (2 courses)

July 20 - 31, 2026: Ethics & Sustainability in Business package (2 courses)

Paris

June 29 - July 10, 2026: Sustainable and Digital Marketing package (2 courses)

July 13 - 24, 2026: Disruptive Technologies & Modern Management package (2 courses)

July 27 - 31, 2026: Luxury Brand Marketing (1 course)

*participants may follow the above program packages or mix & match courses from various packages, assuming no conflicts; courses in Marseille packages are taught for 3 hrs/day for 10 days each and courses in Paris are taught 6 hr/day for 5 days each.

Credits:

equivalent to 1.5 UofA credits per course/3 UofA credits per package
NOTE: participants must take at least 2 courses (or one complete package) in order to receive credit.

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for the equivalent number of credits taken on the program and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a registration fee will be charged by the host institution to reserve your spot in the program. Included in the program are course materials, a welcome breakfast, awards ceremony, transportation to all social/business excursions.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

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Host Institution:

emlyon business school

Location(s):

Lyon, France

Academic Level:

BCom* or MBA

*undergraduate applicants must be enrolled in the final year of their degree

Dates:

Session 1: June 15 - 26, 2026

Module 1: Entrepreneurship & Start-Up Culture: The French Tech Way

Module 2: AI, Data & Future of Business

Session 2: June 29 - July 10, 2026

Module 3: HealthTech & Bio-Innovation in Lyon's Life Sciences Valley

Module 4: Business of Gastronomy, Wine & Hospitality

Module 5: Luxury, Fashion & Sustainable Business in France (Paris)

*participants may choose one module per session and may attend one or both sessions; each module consists of 28 class hours plus company visits, workshops and group projects

Credits:

equivalent to 3 UofA credits per module; up to 6 UofA credits for both sessions

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 1-2 courses and are waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

"Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainability"

Host Institution:

ESCP Business School

Location(s):

Paris, France

Academic Level:

MBA only

Dates:

May 17 - 30, 2026

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for a single 3-credit course and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Host Institution:

ESCP Business School

Location(s):

Paris, France

Academic Level:

MBA only

Dates:

June 1 - July 12, 2026

Credits:

up to 9 UofA credits; a variety of week-long electives from ESCP's Master in Management (MiM) Program will be offered in English & French. The course catalogue for 2026 TBD (see 2025 offerings here).

NOTE: participants must take at least 3 courses in order to receive credit.

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for the equivalent number of credits taken on the program and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

"The Changing Environment for International Business in Europe"

Host Institution:

WHU Otto-Beisheim School of Management

Location(s):

Koblenz, Germany

Academic Level:

MBA only

Dates:

Session I: May 6 - May 20, 2026

Session II: May 10 - May 22, 2026

Online Session: May 3 - May 15, 2026

*students may participate in one session only

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for a single 3-credit course and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a mandatory program service fee will be charged by the host institution to cover provisions such as course materials, airport transfer service, welcome reception & farewell dinner, lunches, company visits & social excursions, local bus ticket, etc. included in the summer program.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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WHU European Bachelor Summer Institute

"The Business, Political & Cultural Environment in Europe"

Host Institution:

WHU Otto-Beisheim School of Management

Location(s):

Koblenz, Germany

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

May 24 - June 12, 2026

Credits:

3 UofA credits

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for a single 3-credit course and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a mandatory program service fee will be charged by the host institution to cover provisions such as course materials, airport transfer service, welcome reception & farewell dinner, lunches, company visits & social excursions, local bus ticket, etc. included in the summer program.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

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Host Institution:

The Hong Kong University of Science & Technology

Location(s):

Hong Kong, China

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

Session 1: June 11 - July 12, 2026

Session 2: July 9 - Aug 9, 2026

*students can attend one or both sessions

Credits:

1-2 courses/3-6 UofA credits per session (business & non-business options)

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 3-12 credits and be waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a program fee will be charged by the host institution to cover housing, HKUST compulsory insurance, visa application and handling* and activities
*This amount will be deducted accordingly for students who do not need a student visa to study in Hong Kong.

International travel and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

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Host Institution:

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Location(s):

Hong Kong, China

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

July 6 - Aug 7, 2026

*students may choose 1 course from three thematic learning tracks offered: Chinese Language, Culture and Society; Science, Technology & Creative Design; or Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Global Impact

Credits:

3 UofA credits (business & non-business options)

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 3 credits and be waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, an Administrative Fee to facilitate visa application and handling will be charged by the host institution.

International travel, personal and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Special Funding:

All nominated students from the Alberta School of business will have their housing fees waived by HK PolyU for on-campus accommodation during the International Summer School. 

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Host Institution:

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Location(s):

Various locations, including Mexico City, Puebla, Queretaro, Monterrey, Guadalajara and/or Chiapas, Mexico

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

June 29 - July 25, 2026

Program options:

Global Business

Mexican Cultural Heritage and Social Challenges

Developing Economics in Motion

Beyond borders: An immersive journey through the culture, society and political context of Mexico

Credits:

6 UofA credits, pending BCom Office approval

Tuition & Fees:

Students nominated from the Alberta School of Business will pay UofA tuition & fees for 6-credits and waived tuition at the partner as part of the exchange agreement. However, a mandatory program fee will be charged by the host institution to cover provisions such as housing, airport transfer service and transportation for all program activities, breakfasts, entrance to all visits & events, health insurance, etc. included in the summer program.
International travel and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Host Institution:

Singapore Management University (SMU)

Location(s):

Singapore

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

Session 1: June 29 - July 24, 2026 

Session 2: July 13 - August 7, 2026

Participants may choose to study up to two courses/session from options in the following tracks:

Digital Intelligence

Asian Insights

Sustainable Futures

Credits:

3-6 UofA credits (pending Program Office approval)

Tuition & Fees:

Students participating on this program pay all tuition & fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Host Institution:

Hanyang University

Location(s):

Seoul, South Korea

Academic Level:

BCom only

Dates:

June 29 - July 25, 2026

Credits:

up to 9 UofA credits

Tuition & Fees:

Students participating on this program pay all tuition & fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.

Feedback:

Past Participant Reports (requires login with UofA CCID)

"Thailand Business Immersion Experience (TBIX)"

Host Institution:

Thammasat Business School

Location(s):

Bangkok, Thailand

Academic Level:

BCom or MBA

Dates:

June 5 - 26, 2026

Credits:

3 UofA credits (pending approval)

Tuition & Fees:

Students participating on this program pay all tuition & fees directly to the host institution and do not pay tuition at the University of Alberta.
International travel, housing and living expenses will be the responsibility of the individual participant.