🇯🇵 Free online courses from the Institute of Science Tokyo

Since 2024, the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) has united Japan's strongest schools in engineering, medicine, AI, technology, and architecture. The university trains global specialists and offers some of its courses free of charge.

What the university offers:

🔵 Free access to all MOOC courses
🔵 Certificates available for a small fee
🔵 Courses in English and Japanese

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🇦🇪 Fully paid research internship in the UAE

MBZUAI is preparing to open enrollment for the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (UGRIP) – one of the most competitive AI internships in the world.

What to expect

🔵4 weeks of research at the MBZUAI campus in Abu Dhabi
🔵Mentoring from top AI professors
🔵A team of interns from the world's best universities
🔵Access to MBZUAI labs and centers

Funding

🔵Scholarship
🔵Accommodation
🔵Flight and visa
🔵Airport transfers
🔵Health insurance
🔵Cultural program

Research areas

🔵Machine Learning
🔵NLP
🔵Computer Vision
🔵Robotics
🔵Computer Science
🔵Data Science / Computational Biology

Internship dates:
May 31 – June 26, 2026
Application deadline:
January 1 – February 28 2026

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🇮🇹 Free online courses from SDA Bocconi

SDA Bocconi School of Management is one of the few business schools in the world with triple-crown accreditation (AMBA, AACSB, EQUIS) and the only one in Italy consistently ranked by the Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, and The Economist.

Who is it for?

🔵 Future Master's and MBA candidates
🔵 Those strengthening their profile for business and management programs in Europe
🔵 Specialists in analytics, consulting, fintech, and supply chain
🔵 Those who want a strong CV identity, not just "another course"

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🇨🇭 Free online courses from Zurich University of Applied Sciences (Switzerland)

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, one of Switzerland's largest applied universities, offers free online courses in various fields. Courses are available for free (certificates are available for an additional fee).

What you can study

🔵Marketing and marketing technologies
🔵IT fundamentals and digital skills
🔵Sustainable finance and ESG
🔵Business and human rights
🔵Applied linguistics
🔵Biotechnology and cell technologies
🔵Sustainable production systems and ecology

Format

🔵Duration: 3 to 8 weeks
🔵Level: Beginner to intermediate
🔵Fully online

Who it's for

🔵Students and graduates
🔵Those preparing for international study
🔵To strengthen your CV and academic profile
🔵To get an overview of studying at a European university

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🇰🇷Summer Research Internship in South Korea

DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) has opened applications for its Graduate School Research Internship for international students.

What is this program?

🔵 Duration: 6 weeks
🔵 Dates: June 29 – August 7, 2026
🔵 Format: Participation in research projects in master's degree laboratories

What's included

🔵 Funding up to 1,560,000 KRW
(scholarship + dormitory accommodation + daily expenses)
🔵 Certificate of completion
🔵 Cultural program and industrial tour
🔵 Work on real-world research problems

Who is it for?

🔵 Third- and fourth-year undergraduate students
🔵 GPA from 3.0 / 75%
🔵 STEM majors
🔵 High level of English (official test not required)

This is an opportunity to gain international research experience, work in a laboratory, and strengthen your profile for a master's or PhD program abroad. Deadline: March 4, 2026

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🌍 Internship at the UN in Istanbul

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) is recruiting for a Programme Support Intern in its Eastern Europe and Central Asia Regional Office.

What is this internship?

🔵 Location: Istanbul, Turkey (hybrid format)
🔵 Duration: 6 months
🔵 Focus: Sustainable Urban Development (SDG 11)

What you'll be doing

🔵 Preparing briefs, presentations, and analytical materials
🔵 Supporting communications and coordination of regional projects
🔵 Collecting and analyzing data, visualization
🔵 Assisting in organizing events and international meetings
🔵 Participating in the preparation of materials for high-level negotiations

Who is it for?

🔵 Final-year students or graduates of undergraduate/master's degrees
🔵 Focus: International Relations, Economics, Urban Studies, Development, Ecology, Public Administration
🔵 Fluent English
🔵 Interest in working in the UN system and international projects
Deadline: March 2, 2026

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🇹🇷 Full Scholarship to Study in Turkey

Türkiye Scholarships is a competitive government program for international students that allows them to study at leading Turkish universities with full funding. The scholarship covers not only tuition but also academic, social, and cultural support throughout their studies.

Study Levels

🔵 Associate's
🔵 Bachelor's
🔵 Master's
🔵 PhD

What the scholarship covers

🔵 Full tuition
🔵 Accommodation
🔵 Health insurance
🔵 Financial support
🔵 University accommodation
🔵 Academic and cultural programs

Application deadline: January 10 – February 20, 2026

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🧠 Free Online Psychology Courses from the American Psychological Association

The American Psychological Association, the leading professional and scientific organization in psychology in the United States, offers free online courses (MOOCs) for students and professionals. Courses are available for free in audit format, and you can earn a verified certificate for an additional fee.

🔗 APA Online Platform

🇬🇧UK Study Scholarship

Falmouth University offers 15 partial scholarships of £2,000 each to the most talented international students starting their undergraduate studies in September 2026.

Scholarship Amount:
£2,000 (one-off, tuition fee reduction)

The funds will be automatically deducted from the second tuition fee payment. The scholarship is awarded for one academic year and is not renewable.

Requirements:

💸Be an international student
💸Be a new student at Falmouth University (2026/27 academic year)
💸Enroll in a full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree (not online)
💸Be a self-funded student (no other sources of funding)
💸Receive an offer from the university by 3 April 2026 (23:59 GMT)
💸Apply for a Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship by 6 April 2026 (23:59 GMT) — applicants are automatically considered for the International Talent Scholarship

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🎓 Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship in Australia

The Future Leaders Human Resource Management Scholarship is a grant from Adelaide University for students pursuing a career in HR management and wanting to strengthen their professional profile during their studies.

What the program offers

🔵$5,000 grant (paid per semester)
🔵Personal mentoring from an experienced HR professional
🔵Opportunity to receive support during the final stage of their studies

Deadline: March 15, 2026
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🇮🇹 Summer School in Economics in Italy

An intensive one-week program for graduate students in Economics on the theme “The New Global Economic Order.” Participants will attend lectures and discussions with leading international economists and Nobel Laureates, explore global challenges such as AI, trade, geopolitics, and inequality, and connect with a small international cohort.

Who can apply

🔵 Master’s and PhD students, young researchers, or recent graduates in Economics
🔵 Strong academic background in the field
🔵 Fluency in English

The fee includes accommodation (7 nights), full board, lectures, materials, certificate, local activities, and networking events.

Deadline: May 1, 2026
Apply early — places are limited

🇺🇳 UN Statistics Internship

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is accepting applications for an on-site internship in the Statistics Division.

What you will do

🔵 update and maintain statistical databases (UNCTADstat)
🔵 automate data processing and data uploads
🔵 analyze data and prepare analytical reports
🔵 contribute to projects related to trade, investment, macroeconomics, and sustainable development

Who should apply

🔵 final-year students or recent graduates (Bachelor’s or Master’s)
🔵 fields: economics, statistics, econometrics, data analysis, or related areas
🔵 candidates with data skills and an interest in international economics
🔵 fluent English required (French is an advantage)

Deadline: March 5, 2026

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🎓 Free online courses from Waseda University

Waseda University is one of Japan's leading universities with a global reputation and a history of more than 140 years. The university offers free online courses (MOOCs), which can be taken from anywhere in the world. The education is available for free in an audit format, and a certificate can be obtained for an additional fee.

What can be studied

🔵 Japanese for beginners (Steps in Japanese series)
🔵 Business and management
🔵 Culture, literature, and law of East Asia
🔵 IoT and system design
🔵 Finance and economics

Learning format

🔵 Course duration: 3–6 weeks
🔵 Levels: from introductory to advanced
🔵 Fully online and flexible schedule

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🇨🇳International Program for Young Leaders in China

Tsinghua Global Youth Dialogue (TGYD) is an international platform of Tsinghua University that brings together young leaders from around the world for dialogue, experience sharing, and collaborative work on global challenges.

Dates: June 27 – July 10, 2026
Locations: Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing
Theme 2026: Bridging the Divides

What awaits participants
🔵 visits to technology companies and innovation hubs
🔵 dialogues and workshops at Tsinghua University
🔵 networking with young leaders from different countries
🔵 working on joint projects and initiatives

Who it's suitable for
🔵 aged 18–35 years
🔵 young leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, activists
🔵 those who implement projects or are interested in global topics: AI, sustainable development, culture, international cooperation

Funding
🔵 the organizers cover the costs of accommodation, meals, and the program in China
🔵 international flights are paid by the participants

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📊 Internship at the UN in International Trade Analysis, Geneva

The International Trade Centre (a joint agency of the UN and the WTO) is opening a recruitment for the position of Trade and Market Intelligence Intern. The internship takes place in a department that develops Trade Map - one of the world's largest databases on international trade.

Dates: March 23 - September 18, 2026
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline: March 5, 2026

What you will be doing

🔵 collecting and analyzing data on international trade of companies
🔵 combining data from different sources and creating a unified database
🔵 working with large data sets and processing them
🔵 participating in updating Trade Map and other digital tools of the ITC

Who it's suitable for

🔵 students of the last courses or master's programs, or graduates (up to 1 year after graduation)
🔵 majors: business, international trade, economics, development
🔵 knowledge of English or French
🔵 skills in working with data and programming (Python, R or SAS)

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