Harvard Summer School: Online
The Harvard University Summer School experience offers courses taught by Harvard professors and visiting scholars during the summer months in Boston, Massachusetts.
Study at Harvard Summer School to experience Harvard faculty and industry experts dedicated to helping you expand your skills and sparking intellectual curiosity, a rigorous & inclusive learning environment filled with rich interactions, an intensive curriculum designed to be completed in a shorter summer session than a fall or spring semester, an international network of peers like you—driven, curious, and committed to growthand access to Harvard’s renowned libraries, museums, and computer labs.
Through UQ's cooperative agreement with Harvard Summer School, nominated UQ students are eligible for dedicated enrollment support, and a tuition discount.
Fields of study
- Anthropology
- Business
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Dramatic Arts
- Economics
- English Literature
- Environmental Studies
- History
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Leadership and Management
- Legal Studies
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the HSS website. UQ students attending in-person can only undertake courses offered in On Campus mode in order to meet visa requirements.
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 Summer School.
*Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment credit in case of course cancellation.
Credit equivalent
4 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ units after successful completion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).
Students are eligible to receive credit for a maximum of one session. Please note that students who enrol in intensive courses worth 8 credits will only be eligible for a maximum of 2 UQ units.
Students wishing to receive credit for any Harvard Summer School course will need to provide a full course syllabus in their Global Experiences application. If a current course syllabus is not available, please provide a copy of the most recent syllabus (from Summer School 2024) or contact Harvard Summer School directly. Your Global Experiences application will not be assessed without a full course syllabus.
Eligibility
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the Harvard entry requirements. Non-native speakers of English should note the additional English language proficiency requirements prior to applying.
The 7-week session and 3-week Session 2 impact on UQ Semester 2 dates. UQ students must meet the additional special conditions for programs that impact on teaching dates.
Application
You must apply to UQ before submitting an application to Harvard Summer School (HSS).
- Once the Global Experiences Team deems your application eligible, we will nominate you to HSS
- You will then receive an email with instructions to create your 'MyDC Account' and submit application documents.
- See the Important Dates Tab for more details
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to IGET at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
*Please note that Harvard Summer School registration begins in early March.
See below the key dates to ensure your application is successful.
| Important Dates and Information | |
| Mid-January | Harvard Summer School course list available |
| Within 1 week of UQ application being deemed eligible | UQ nominates students to HSS |
| As soon as possible (January to 3 April) | Nominated students complete the following:
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| Early March | Course Registration begins |
| 1 April | Final date for student nominations |
| 15 April | Final Deadline for nominated students to complete the following:
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Costs
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. Program tuition is approximately $5,650 AUD per 4 Harvard credit course. This fee estimate already included the 10% tuition discount for UQ students. More information regarding program fees can be found on the host university website.
Note: If you apply directly to Harvard Summer School without support from UQ's Global Experiences team, you will not be eligible for the tuition discount.
Funding
Internships and Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an experience, you are automatically 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: 30 March 2025
Host: 03 April 2025
Note: as course registrations open early March and fill quickly, it is recommended to apply early.
Program Dates
7-week Session*
- Start Date: 23 June 2025
- End Date: 08 August 2025
3-week Session 1
- Start Date: 23 June 2025
- End Date: 10 July 2025
3-week Session 2*
- Start Date: 14 July 2025
- End Date: 31 July 2025
* For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: Boston, USA (Virtual)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate, 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.