Welcome to the 2026 VIPP Global Summer School
A summer of learning, creating, collaborating, and lots of fun!
The Visiting International Professional Program (VIPP) Global Summer School welcomes international college students to the beautiful campus of Michigan State University (MSU) to experience American college life while studying at a top global university and developing professional and intercultural skills. VIPP Global Summer School is a fully immersive academic and cultural experience with innovative programs designed to meet the needs of aspiring young professionals who are ready for a global career. All courses feature hands-on, project-based experiential learning and include classes, guest lectures, cultural activities, and field trips to notable places in Michigan such as Detroit, Ann Arbor, and the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline and sand dunes.
During the summer VIPP also hosts the German Fulbright Summer Institute for university students from Germany. VIPP Global Summer School students enjoy a unique opportunity to study, collaborate, and socialize with the students in this prestigious program, as well as MSU American students, to enrich their cultural exchange experience and forge lasting friendships across cultures!
Summer 2026 Programs
Click on the "Courses" tab above to read more about our 2026 course offerings which include Intercultural Communication in a Global Context, Digital Storytelling, Creative Entrepreneurship, AI Boot Camp with Data Analysis, and the Global Agribusiness Summer Institute.
We look forward to welcoming you to Michigan State University to expand your academic knowledge, experience American and international culture, and enhance your career competitiveness. Go Green!