Porto Summer School
The Porto Global Startups Summer School is a three-week program organized in cooperation with the Católica Porto Business School (CPBS), which takes place in Porto, Portugal.
Please note that some of the information below refers to the program from July 2026. Information about the program in 2027 is continuously updated.
Important Information at a Glance
Topic: Global Startups
Location: Porto, Portugal
Program dates: July 5 - July 23, 2027
Participants: Bachelor’s students (advanced). A maximum of 20 WU students and 20 CPBS students will participate in the program.
Lecturers: The program will be taught by WU & CPBS lecturers.
Credits: 8 ECTS credits
Application period: February 10 (02:00 pm) - February 17 (02:00 pm), 2027
- Course Outline Porto Summer School 2026 (pdf, 247 KB)
- Schedule_Porto_Summer_School.pdf (pdf, 124 KB)
Program Details
Application
Application for this program is possible between February 10 (2:00 pm) and February 17 (2:00 pm), 2027.
For further information on the application process, application requirements and selection criteria, as well as the cancellation policy, please see here.
For the Porto Global Startups Summer School the International Office is looking for one of the participating students to act as a student representative. The student representative will support the IO and the partner university with certain small tasks on-site and will be a point of contact for the students, the partner university, and the IO. In return, the program fee for the student representative will be reduced by € 300. If you are interested in this position, please upload the application form for student representatives in the online application form (under "additional documents") during the application period. Please note that you can only be considered for this role if you are also selected to participate in the ISP. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Program Fee and Costs
| Program fee for 2027 (excl. accommodation) | TBC |
International Short Programs abroad organized by WU are designed to enrich students’ academic experience and provide valuable international exposure. The program fee paid by participants contributes financially to the overall costs of running the program, which typically include:
| Organizational costs | Coordination and support by WU before and throughout the program |
| Lecturer costs | Travel and accommodation expenses for lecturers delivering the courses |
| Course materials | Provision of learning resources to support students’ studies |
| Selected cultural and social events | Activities such as opening and closing receptions, as well as city tours, to enhance cultural immersion and networking |
| Certain excursions and/or company visits | Opportunities for practical insights into local businesses and culture |
Please note that the fee does not cover the following:
Accommodation
Flights and transfers
Visa fees (if applicable)
Vaccinations (if needed)
Foreign travel health insurance
Additional meals on lecture and non-lecture days
Additional expenses on site
Average cost estimate excluding the program fee
Based on participants' data from ISP Porto 2026, the average cost estimate per student amounts to € 1,600. Please note that this amount may vary depending on the selected accommodation providers, meals, and individual financial behaviour. For further information regarding costs estimates, please have a look at the experience reports by previous program participants linked below.
For all International Short Programs abroad, students are required to make sure that they are covered by health insurance.
Mobility grants for International Short Programs: There are 5 mobility grants available for this program. For more informaiton, including application requirements for mobility grants, please see here.
Credit Transfer Options & IBW International Experience
Upon successful completion of the program, which is worth 8 ECTS credits, students will receive a grade certificate.
The earned ECTS credits can be confirmed as (part of) the IBW International Experience and/or can be transferred towards your curriculum (see below). Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and that it is subject to change. For questions about credit transfer, please reach out to course.abroad@wu.ac.at.
Credit transfer options BaWiSo 19:
Internationales Wahlfach I and / or II
Freies Wahlfach
SBWL International Business: Course IV: From Strategy to Functions
SBWL Marketing & Consumer Research (Course V)
SBWL International Marketing Management (IMM): 2 Electives OR Foundations and 1 Elective (Requirement: Pass of entry test and admission to IMM-SBWL)
SBWL Marketing: Course IV (Hot Topics in Marketing)
SBWL Digital Marketing: Course IV
SBWL Handel und Marketing: Course V (Requirement: pass of Grundkurse I and II)
In addition, the Program can be confirmed as the “IBW International Experience”.
Credit transfer options BaWiSo 23:
A maximum of 8 ECTS for “Courses Abroad”
A maximum of 8 ECTS for the module “International Experience” (IBW)
Spezialisierung International Business: Course IV: From Strategy to Functions
Spezialisierung Marketing & Consumer Research: Course V
Spezialisierung International Marketing Management (IMM): 2 Electives OR Foundations and 1 Elective (Requirement: Pass of entry test and admission to IMM-SBWL)
Spezialisierung Marketing: Course IV (Hot Topics in Marketing)
Spezialisierung Digital Marketing: Course IV
Spezialisierung Handel und Marketing: Course V (Requirement: pass of Grundkurse I and II)
Freies Wahlfach
Credit transfer options BBE:
Free Electives
Specialization International Business: Course IV: From Strategy to Functions
Specialization Marketing & Consumer Research: Course V
Specialization International Marketing Management (IMM): 2 Electives OR Foundations and 1 Elective (Requirement: Pass of entry test and admission to IMM-SBWL)
Specialization Digital Marketing: Course IV
Experience reports ISP Porto
Below, you will find experience reports from previous program participants. Please note that the program topics and activities may vary from year to year.
Cancellation Policy
Please note the following cancellation policy:
If students cancel their participation until April 30, 2027, the International Office reserves the right to withhold a processing fee of c. 40 % (€250).
If students cancel their participation after April 30, 2027, the International Office will not refund any portion of the program fee.
For more information on cancelling your participation in an ISP, please visit this website.
Impressions of former participants
To access detailed ISP experience reports, please refer to this site.
Participant, Porto Global Startups Summer School 2026
"My expectations were actually lower going in, I assumed there’d still be some dry, impractical theory mixed in. There wasn’t, and I was genuinely glad about that, it
pushed me to apply everything in practice right away."
Participant, Porto Sustainable Business Summer School 2025
"To anyone who is considering the program but still unsure or hesitant for whatever reason, I can assure you that you won’t regret participating. On the contrary, it’s an incredible experience."
Participant, Porto Sustainable Business Summer School 2024
One of the most impactful concepts that stayed with me from the program is that of double materiality. This idea emphasizes that a company or individual does not have to choose between sustainability and profit; it is possible to achieve both. The fascination with this concept has not only influenced my academic career but has also transformed my personal investment strategy. The program highlighted the importance of critically evaluating "green" investment options, a perspective that has made me more scrutinizing and discerning when considering sustainable investments.
Participant, Porto Sustainable Business Summer School 2024
During group activities and informal events, I had numerous occasions to interact and connect with students from the CPBS and WU. I also developed friendships with some of the Portuguese students. Building these connections allowed me to experience Portuguese life and culture fully. Moreover, the well-organized social events, non-academic activities, and breaks during the courses gave me space to relax and socialize with both my Portuguese and Austrian col-leagues. Additionally, I especially valued spending time with my Austrian housemates, with whom I developed strong bonds over a short time.
Participant, Porto Sustainable Business Summer School 2023
"This was an amazing experience for me. I tried new things, enriched myself in the field of sustainability, made new friendships, explored a new country, etc. What more could you want? My advice to anybody doubting whether to go or not to just do it!"
Last update: November 2026
All information is subject to change.
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