Shanghai Jiao Tong University International Winter School: In-person
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 more than 130 courses across seven disciplines, including Management, Economics, and Humanities and Social Sciences. The program provides short-term overseas study options for students from diverse academic backgrounds seeking academic credit.
Field of Study
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business
- Computer Science
- Cultural Studies
- Design
- Digital Media
- Economics
- Engineering
- Film Studies
- Finance
- International Business
- International Relations
- IT
- Languages
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Project Management
- Psychology
- Social Science
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. Maximum of 4 UQ units if 8 credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the host university webpage for visa and immigration information.
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 ranges from AUD $5,800 to $6,600 depending on the number of courses undertaken. Earlybird discounts are available. Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions can be found on the host program website.
Accommodation
Limited accommodation may be available in on- or off-campus housing on a first-come, first-served basis at an additional cost. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the host university 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.
OS-HELP Loan
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.
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 (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or 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
OS-HELP loan applications can’t be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than 3 months before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
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.