Shanghai Jiao Tong University International Winter School: Online
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) enjoys a long history and a world-renowned reputation in China and is a key university directly under the administration of the Ministry of Education (MOE) and jointly built with Shanghai Municipality.
The SJTU LEC International Summer School, founded in 2017, offers courses across seven disciplines, including Management, Economics, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The program provides flexible, short-term overseas study options for students from diverse academic backgrounds seeking academic credit.
Field of Study
- Business
- Computer Science
- Design
- Economics
- Finance
- Languages
- Mathematics
More information can be found on the host program website. Please contact SJTU to request the relevant course syllabus required for your application prior to submitting your application.
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. You will be able to choose a maximum of one course. Maximum of 2 UQ units if 4 credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the short-term experience eligibility criteria and any additional eligibility criteria set by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before applying to the host to allow sufficient time for the Faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadline.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you will pay tuition fees directly to the host.
The program fee is approximately AUD $5,200. Earlybird discounts are available. Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions 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 2026
Host: 11 December 2026
Program Dates
Start: 21 December 2026
End: 8 January 2027
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Shanghai, China (Virtual)
Credit: For-credit or 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.