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Imagine a world-class education that’s accessible, flexible, affordable, and designed for impact. That’s ,Ìý a 3-week intensive program.Ìý Experience coursesÌýtaught by Harvard professors and visiting scholars during the winter months in Boston, Massachusetts.ÌýÌý

Our courses are taught by world-class academics and experts, many of whom teach across Harvard University and at nationally ranked universities. They are industry leaders who specialise in fields as diverse as biotechnology, finance, international relations, psychology, literature, and cybersecurity.ÌýÌýYou’ll be learning alongside high-achieving peers who, like you, are invested in gaining the knowledge and skills they need to change their lives.

Harvard Extension School students are typically mid-career professionals and lifelong learners. They come from all over the world and span many industries. They are business leaders, teachers, engineers, parents, baristas, and entrepreneurs. They are project managers, investment professionals, scientists, writers, and artists. Harvard Extension School is designed for everyone.

Courses are taught online synchronously (Eastern Time), held live over Zoom so you can see, hear and speak with your classmates.

Fields of study

  • AI
  • Anthropology
  • Business
  • Creative Arts
  • Creative Writing
  • Economics
  • Environmental Studies
  • Humanities
  • Management
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychology

More information about specific available courses can be found on the host university's.Ìý (This link is filtered as 'Extension January & Spring 2027 > January Session and then 'Additional Filter' > 'Participation Option' to Online Synchronous).

    Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessmentÌýcredit in case of course cancellation or courses meeting enrolment capacity.Ìý

    Postgraduate students should be aware that if you want 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 successfulÌýcompletion of experience (pending UQ faculty approval).

    Eligibility and application

    All applicants must meet the standard Short-term Global ExperiencesÌýStudent Eligibility CriteriaÌýand theÌý. Non-native speakers of English should note the additional Ìýprior to applying. Ìý

    *Please note that .ÌýRegister early for the best choice of courses as courses fill up quickly.Ìý

    Apply to UQÌý

    See the key dates below to ensure your program at Harvard is successful.ÌýÌý

    If you intend to undertake your experience for credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to Global Experiences at least 4 weeks before course registration opens to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to meet the host registration deadlines. Ìý

    Important DatesDate

    Confirm your personal information in yourÌýÌýaccount before registration opens. Carts open in theÌý.
    Monday, October 26, at 9 a.m.
    Course registration opens for degree candidates and Premedical Program admitted candidates
    Register early for best choice of courses.ÌýYou must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
    Monday, November 2, at 9 a.m.
    Course registration opens for all students
    Register early for the best choice of courses.ÌýYou must pay your balance in full by the payment deadline. If you do not, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.
    Thursday, November 5, at 9 a.m.
    Full payment deadline
    Pay your balance in full by this date.ÌýIf you are not paid in full, or enrolled in an active payment plan by this date, you risk being dropped from all courses and waitlists.ÌýRegistration with immediate full payment remains open through January 4.
    Thursday, December 3
    ÌýdeadlineThursday, December 14
    Course registration deadline
    Last day to register for January courses.ÌýLate registration is not permitted after this date.Ìý
    Monday, December 21
    Course change period
    For registered students only.
    Tuesday, December 22–Monday, January 4
    Course change deadline
    For registered students only.ÌýLast day to change credit status, and add or drop from January session courses.
    Monday, January 4
    Classes begin
    There will be no classes onÌý.
    Monday, January 4
    Course drop and withdrawal deadlines:
    Last day to drop courses for 100% tuition refundMonday, January 4
    Last day to withdraw from courses for no tuition refund
    Course on record with WD (withdrawal) grade
    Friday, January 15
    Final exams and last class meetingsThursday, January 21
    Session endsSaturday, January 23
    Ìýavailable onlineTuesday, February 2
    Request period for certificates and microcertificates completed in JanuaryTuesday, February 2–Friday, February 19, 2027

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    Cost

    The participation mode of this experience isÌýStudy Abroad.

    The program fee is approximatelyÌý$3,252 (undergraduate) - $5,152 AUD (graduate) per 4 Harvard credit courses. Detailed information regardingÌýprogramÌýfees can be found on theÌý.Ìý ÌýHost transcript will need to be ordered by Parchment, and an admin fee of $ 3.00 USD is incurred.

    Funding

    Global Experiences Grants

    When you submit your application for anÌýexperience, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the  Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.Ìý

    Key Dates

    Application Deadlines

    UQ: 24 September 2026
    Host:ÌýRefer to the 'Important Dates' tab

    Note:ÌýIt is recommended to complete your registration early when pre-registration opens on 26 October 2026.Ìý Ìý

    Program Dates

    Start: 4 January 2027
    End:Ìý23 January 2027

    Fast Facts

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

    Global Experiences Information Sessions

    Students are encouraged to register andÌýattend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.​

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