Summer schools at our partner universities
Are you interested in exchange studies during the summer? University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC) offers a variety of exchange possibilities during the summer. Below you can find information about universities offering summer schools/courses and read more about how to apply.
A summer exchange can be done outside of your ordinary studies at Linnaeus University, or as part of your studies here. If you would like to count your summer courses into your education at Linnaeus University, you must apply for a credit transfer through your faculty. In that case we recommend you to get in touch with your faculty before the exchange, to determine which courses you can get transfered.
To apply for financial aid through CSN during the summer, there are specific rules. Please read more about them on CSN's website (in Swedish).
Application requirements
When you apply you must be registered on a degree programme or freestanding course at Linnaeus University. Students with an approved leave of study are eligible. Please note that exchange students at Linnaeus University are not eligible to apply.
Requirements to keep your placement
- be registered on a degree programme or freestanding course at Linnaeus University on minimum half pace (15 credits) the semester before the exchange period.
- 15 credits totally from Lnu from the autumn semester before the summer exchange period, reported March 1 the semester before the exchange.
Do not hesitate to contact International Office if you have any questions.
University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)
The USAC consortium provides opportunities for exchange studies in several different countries, for example Chile, Costa Rica, India, Italy, Spain, South Africa, Uruguay, Thailand and more. More information can be found in USAC's website, under Programs.
It is not possible for Linnaeus University students to study in all USAC countries listed on the home page. Please check the list of available USAC program sites for students from Linnaeus University for further information.
Application
Please note that is is too late to apply for the summer programme 2025.
Please send your application to: outexchange@lnu.se
The following information must be included:
- Full name
- Date of birth
- Program at Linnaeus University
- Information about which USAC program you are interested in
- Photocopy of the photo page in your passport
Application deadlines
The application for USAC summer placements is open until one week before the application deadline of the program sites you are interested in. Please note that different program sites within USAC have differnet application deadlines. You find the different deadlines on USAC's website.
As USAC accepts applications continuously, you have bigger chances of getting a placement the earlier you apply.
Costs
As a student from Linnaeus University you are not obliged to pay the fee that USAC refers to as 'Program fee', which is the tuition fee. At some program sites the housing is also free of charge during the summers. Please see the list of available USAC program sites for students from Linnaeus University for further details.
Summer sessions
USAC offers two summer sessions in most program sites. You can apply for either one or both summer sessions. Please check the program dates for each summer session you apply for. USAC does not accept late arrivals, so if your semester at Linnaeus University overlaps with the summer session, you can not apply for it.