SWUFE Global Academy

Experience Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to participate in this global enrichment experience, you must:

• be a current:
  • Undergraduate student
  • Graduate student (Masters)
• be enrolled full-time
• be aged 18+
• not due to graduate before the completion of the experience.

Exams and assessments

It is your responsibility to ensure that participation in a Global Enrichment Experience does not impact your exams or assessments at UQ. Please be aware that you may not be eligible for deferred or supplementary exams or assessments if there is a conflict.

Costs and Accommodation

A participation fee of approximately $1,450 will apply. 

The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad, meaning you are responsible for paying all associated fees directly to the host.

The cost of the program per student is approximately $1,450 (7,000 RMB), which includes accommodation and program fees. 

Two complimentary spots will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Please note that participants are responsible for their own international travel expenses to and from Chengdu, as well as any additional costs including visa/entry permit (if required), meals and discretionary spending.

Visa Information

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 assistance and information provided by SWUFE.

Insurance

Students will be covered by UQ's Corporate Travel Insurance for the duration of the experience. If you plan to travel for a longer duration that the experience covers, or outside the country of the experience, you are liable for the cost of additional travel and health insurance. 

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided by SWUFE for the duration of the program, and is included in the program fee. 

Funding

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. 

Please note that funding is not guaranteed even if all selection criteria are met. Funding should not be a factor when developing your budget and should only be considered supplementary financial support if awarded.