Toyo University Winter Program 2026

January 5th to 17th, 2026

Japan

Toyo University, Japan has announced the Toyo Winter Program 2026, running from January 5th to 17th, 2026. 

  • The program includes intensive Japanese language for absolute beginners and culture classes.
  • Participants will have the chance to learn with Toyo University Japanese students in interactive classes. 
  • Plus, they will provide opportunities for field trips to experience Japanese culture and society firsthand.

Applications are open from September 12th to October 30th, 2025. 
For further details: https://www.toyo.ac.jp/academics/international-exchange/prospective/shortprogram/index.html
Leaflet:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rgST3pExKQ35AeFaCPXgrh9rarG_f9Vt/view?usp=sharing

Masaryk University Winter Schools 2026 (January)

11 January to 1 February  2026.

Brno, Czech Republic

Masaryk University offers two unique Winter School programmes, each designed to provide students with high-quality academic content combined with rich cultural experiences.


Both programmes cost €2675, with a €400 discount available for students from partner universities. Students may earn 6 or 8 ECTS credits, depending on the requirements of their home university. The final essay length and complexity will be adjusted according to the selected credit load. 
In addition to the academic content, the programme fee includes:

• Accommodation in Brno
• Transportation and accommodation for weekend excursions to Prague, Vienna, and Budapest
• Academic site visits (e.g. UN in Vienna, Radio Free Europe)
• Daily cultural and social activities in Brno organised by our Winter School team

• Opening and closing receptions, and 24/7 student support

Programme options for winter:

• Human Rights and International Law
Explore different aspects of international law and how human rights intersect with it, taught by esteemed professors and current members of the court.
Application link: isois.muni.cz/cs/incoming-summer-school/application/newApplication/?cycleId=1228

• International Security: Practical Insights
Develop practical analytical skills in international security through lectures, simulations, guest presentations and field trips.
Application link: isois.muni.cz/cs/incoming-summer-school/application/newApplication/?cycleId=1229

Application deadline: 1 October 2025

For more information, please feel free to visit the website: muni.cz/go/winter-schools or check out Instagram (www.instagram.com/summer_masaryk/) to get a better idea of what students can look forward to during the programme.