At a Glance
Build your business foundations at INSEAD
The INSEAD Summer School is a two-week, full-time programme on the Europe Campus in Fontainebleau for young adults aged 18 to 24 who have completed high school. Whether you are preparing for further study, considering a Master's degree or exploring an international career, you will build business foundations with INSEAD faculty, apply them through team-based and experiential learning and broaden your perspective alongside an international cohort.
- You are aged 18 to 24, have completed high school and may be preparing to begin, currently pursuing or have recently completed a Bachelor's degree.
- You are exploring what comes next: further study, a Master's degree, entrepreneurship or the beginning of an international career.
- You want to strengthen your academic and professional profile through an intensive international learning experience.
- You are ready to challenge yourself and grow alongside ambitious peers from over 30 nationalities.
- Progress from business foundations to leadership, applied entrepreneurship and AI-enabled venture creation.
- Experience the way INSEAD teaches through case discussions, team projects, simulations and experiential challenges.
- Learn from world-renowned INSEAD faculty who combine research, global perspectives and teaching experience.
- Extend your learning through evening conferences, team-building, cultural visits and social activities.
- Leave with practical frameworks for leading teams, developing ventures and making decisions under pressure.
- Develop a global mindset and strengthen your ability to collaborate across cultures.
- Strengthen your academic and professional profile and earn 5 ECTS credits upon completion.
- Build an international network and gain clarity about your next step.
Dates
From to 6
Format
Full-time, two-week programme
Location
INSEAD Europe Campus, Fontainebleau, France
Applications
Reopening soon. Contact us.
The INSEAD Summer School Advantage
Explore global business challenges
Examine the ideas, challenges and solutions shaping business and innovation worldwide.
Learn from leading companies
Take part in company visits and see how organisations approach real business challenges.
Prepare for your next step
Strengthen your academic and professional profile for future study or an international career, and earn 5 ECTS credits upon completion.
Learn from INSEAD faculty
Learn directly from world-renowned INSEAD faculty and experience the school’s international learning environment.
Develop a global mindset
Consider different cultural perspectives and strengthen your ability to collaborate internationally.
Learn in a diverse cohort
Learn alongside an international cohort representing 30+ nationalities and diverse backgrounds.
Class of 2026
From Summer School to a Master’s degree
The INSEAD Summer School is your first door into INSEAD – a chance to experience how we learn, how we connect and how we bring people together from all over the world. In just two weeks, you will discover our hands-on, interactive way of teaching, learn alongside world-renowned faculty and meet an international community of curious, ambitious minds. It is the same spirit that shapes our degree programmes – so the journey you begin here can naturally continue with a Master’s degree at INSEAD.
Master in Management (MIM)
Broad business foundations for early-career talent who want to explore across industries.
Master in Finance (MIF)
Specialised finance expertise for those ready to launch a career in the financial sector.
Explore INSEAD Summer School events
Attend an INSEAD Summer School event to learn more about the curriculum, admissions process and student experience, gain first-hand insights from the team and former participants and ask questions during a live Q&A.
Other Programmes
Inside INSEAD Summer School | Online
Join us for an engaging online session hosted by Nancy Blyth-Piacentini , Assistant Director of Marketing & Recruitment for MBA, MIM & Summer School. Hear directly from INSEAD Summer School alumni as they share their experiences, insights, and tips. Discover the curriculum, learn about the admissions process, and get answers to all your questions in an interactive Q&A.
Register to reserve your seat.
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Discover the programme through our webinars
Explore previous INSEAD Summer School sessions and register to watch available webinar recordings. Select the webinar you are interested in, then choose “Register to Watch” to access the recording.
What our students say
Ayushi Kapoor
The INSEAD Summer School provided an unparalleled environment, both in terms of the classroom diversity and the coursework involved.
Keira Cumming
The Summer School encouraged me to challenge myself and embrace new perspectives.
Daniel Saw
The professors shared perspectives I had never considered before, and that was incredibly valuable.
Ready to start?
Take the next step towards an immersive summer at INSEAD. Download the brochure or contact us to find out whether the programme is right for you.
