Welcome to the application portal for the WNU Summer Institute 2026.

Welcome to the Summer Institute Application Form

Please ensure that you have the approval of your Manager or Supervisor before starting your application.

We recommend preparing the required information and documents in advance. In addition to your personal, academic, and professional details, you will need to upload the following and respond to short essay–style questions in English.

  • Description of professional responsibilities
  • Motivation statement outlining goals for participation
  • Responses to additional situation-based leadership questions
  • Manager / Supervisor signed letter of endorsement confirming organizational support and authorization to attend the 5-week programme
  • Confirmation of English language proficiency

The working language for both the Summer Institute application and programme is English. Proficiency in written, spoken, and comprehension of Business English is required. During the programme, you will be expected to engage with lectures, socialize, and read texts in English at a professional level. Accurate assessment of your language proficiency is essential for your effective participation.

Before applying, take some time to read our Policies and Terms and Conditions. You will need to confirm your acceptance of the policies in order to submit your application. Once you submit your application, you and your organization agree to abide by our Terms and Conditions.

The deadline for applications is 14 December 2025.

IMPORTANT: At the start of your application, you will be assigned an Application ID. Please save this ID, as you will need it if you need to edit your application (upon request) and/or continue to the next stages of the application process.

Important: The system may time out after periods of inactivity. To avoid losing progress, use the Save and Exit option and return later to complete your application before the deadline.

Best of luck with your application!