Harvard Extension School January Session: Online
The Harvard Extension School experience offers courses taught by Harvard professors and visiting scholars during the winter months in Boston, Massachusetts.
Upskill, reskill, or refresh your knowledge in courses at Harvard Extension. Pursue programs and courses designed to fit into your life and learn from world-class faculty and peers.
Fields of study
- Anthropology
- Business
- Creative Arts
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Humanities
- Management
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website. You will need to filter 'Part of Term' to January Session and the 'Participation Option' to Online Synchronous to view the supported online courses for this experience.
*Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation or courses meeting enrolment capacity.
Postgraduate students should be aware that if you are wanting to take the course for credit, you will need to ensure you have registered for the appropriate 'Credit Status' with Harvard Extension School.
Credit equivalent
4 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ units after successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the standard Short-term Global Experiences Student Eligibility Criteria and the Harvard entry requirements. Non-native speakers of English should note the additional English language proficiency requirements prior to applying.
*Please note that Harvard Extension School registration begins on 6 November 2025. Pre-registration opens on 23 October 2025 to confirm your personal details prior to registration opening on 6 November. Register early for the best choice of courses as courses fill up quickly.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad.
The program fee ranges between approximately $3,300 - $5,300 AUD per 4 Harvard credit course. Detailed information regarding program fees can be found on the host program website.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2025
Host: 5 January 2026
Program Dates
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Boston, USA (Virtual)
Credit: For-credit, not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.