The Harvard Extension School January Session: Online experience offers courses taught by Harvard professors and visiting scholars during the winter months in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Fields of study

  • Anthropology
  • Biotechnology
  • Business
  • English
  • Environmental science
  • History
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Psychology
  • Writing

More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the host university website.

    *Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation. 

    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 4 November 2024. 

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    Cost

    The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad.

    The program fee ranges between approximately $3100 - $5,000 AUD per 4 Harvard credit course. Detailed information regarding program fees can be found on the host program website

    Funding

    Internships and Global Experiences Grant

    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 2024
    Host: 5 December 2024

    Program Dates

    Start: 6 January 2025
    End: 25 January 2025

    Fast Facts

    Type: Study
    Mode: Study abroad
    Location: Boston, USA (Virtual)
    Credit: For-credit, not-for-credit
    Cohort: Undergraduate and Postgraduate

    OS-HELP Loan

    If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student. 

    Application Deadlines

    15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
    15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
    15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
    15 September for overseas study commencing November to April*

    Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts. 

    *OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.

    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.​

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