The Winter School is IDP’s international short-term program. In January 2026, you’ll have the chance to study in London alongside global professors, exploring themes that reflect today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
Over the course of two weeks, you’ll dive into innovative content, sharpen your strategic thinking, and expand your global perspective.
What is the Winter School?
The Winter School is IDP’s international short-term program. In January 2026, you’ll have the chance to study in London alongside global professors, exploring themes that reflect today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities.
Over the course of three weeks, you’ll dive into innovative content, sharpen your strategic thinking, and expand your global perspective.
Here’s what to expect
English-taught classes with an interdisciplinary focus
Discussions on innovation, leadership, technology, and culture
A transformative academic and cultural experience in one of the world’s most inspiring cities
English-taught classes with an interdisciplinary focus
A transformative academic and cultural experience in one of the world’s most inspiring cities
Discussions on innovation, leadership, technology, and culture
International certification
LONDON
YOUR NEW CLASSROOM
LONDON
YOUR NEW CLASSROOM
Studying in the UK capital means walking between history and innovation, tradition and transformation. Museums, coffees, universities, markets, and bookstores will surround you — all within a vibrant, multicultural atmosphere that fosters new ideas.
You’ll be in the center of European culture
Learn from those who live the world in motion
And return home with a new intellectual and personal journey
How it works
Dates
January
12 to 23 2026
Total workload
80 hours (valid as an optional discipline)
Seats available
20 selected students
Duration
2 weeks | 15 days of classes and activities
Language of instruction
English
Language of instruction
English
Dates
January
12 to 30, 2026
Total workload
80 hours (valid as an optional discipline)
Seats available
20 to 25 selected students
Duration
3 weeks | 15 days of classes and activities
Language of instruction
English
Dates
January
12 to 30, 2026
Timeline
August 4, 2025
From August 15 to August 22
By October
December 2025
January 12, 2026
January 23, 2026
Official program launch
Pre-registration opens
Location and logistics announcement
Student preparation sessions
Program starts in London
Closing ceremony and certification
Timeline
August 4, 2025
Official program launch
From August 15 to August 22
Pre-registration opens
By October
Location and logistics announcement
December 2025
Student preparation sessions
January 12, 2026
Program starts in London
January 23 2026
Closing ceremony and certification
Your world starts with one step
Studying abroad means transforming your present and unlocking your future. The Winter School is your gateway to an unforgettable academic, cultural, and personal journey.