London School of Economics Summer School
Established in 1989, is now the largest of its kind in the world.听Created by LSE faculty and taught to a degree standard by LSE lecturers, the programmes are designed to give you the same learning experience as full-time students. You can study for three or six weeks, in one of the most well-renowned institutions in the world, in one of the greatest cities in the world.
Courses taught during the are based on regular LSE undergraduate courses. Choose from a wide variety of courses offered in Sessions One and Two taught by Lecturers who are experts in their chosen fields and who teach with enthusiasm and contemporary relevance. You will study under lecturers who are actively involved in research, with many having connections that go beyond the university, influencing government policy and the strategies of the world鈥檚 top companies.听
Fields of study
- Accounting
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- Data Science
- Economics
- Finance
- International Relations
- Law
- Management
- Mathematics
- Politics
- Research Methods
More information regarding specific courses available can be found on the听听 Please note: LSE have advised (09/03/26) that the following courses are now closed -听MG101, AC110, MG111.听 It's important to ensure you have back-up courses approved for credit.听
Please ensure that you听only听choose courses offered in the session you are intending to participate in.听Applicants are advised to submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty assessment听credit in case of course cancellation.
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7.5 ECTS = 2 UQ Units. You will be able to choose a maximum of one course per session. Maximum of 4听UQ Units if 15 ECTS are successfully completed across two sessions (pending UQ faculty approval).听
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听听webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria and the听
**Combined Sessions One & Two and Session Two of this program impacts UQ semester 2 teaching dates. UQ students must meet the additional听special conditions听for programs that impact teaching dates.
This program is suitable for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (first year).
Please note that BEL Students must submit 2-3 courses on their application for credit form for faculty credit assessment. All other applicants are also advised to submit 2-3 courses for assessment in case of course cancellation.听
This program is competitive and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis by LSE. Apply early to avoid disappointment.
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 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.
UQ students are eligible for a 10% discount. Applicants must apply to UQ first. Once Global Experiences confirms eligibility and faculty credit approval (if seeking credit), students will be issued a discount code.
Important: When applying to the host institution, you must use the host code to receive the discount. Students who do not enter the code at the time of their LSE application may not be guaranteed the discount.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition听directly to the host.听Tuition only will be approximately $5,750 - $9,600 AUD depending on the number of courses undertaken.
Detailed information regarding fees and inclusions can be found on the听.
Discount & Scholarships: UQ students are eligible for a 10% discount. Applicants must apply to UQ first. Once Global Experiences confirms eligibility and faculty credit approval (if seeking credit), students will be issued a discount code.
Important: When applying to the host institution, you must use the host code to receive the discount. Students who do not enter the code at the time of their LSE application may not be guaranteed the discount.
Scholarships may also be available for this experience. Please find more information about this on the .
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged as part of the program for an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the听.听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
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OS-HELP Loan
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Aamna - London School of Economics听
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听Monique - London School of听 听Economics
听Bachelors of Arts / Laws (Honours), Winter 2024
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Meenal - London School of Economics
B Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours), Winter 2023
听Living in London for an extended period allowed me to explore a vibrant and historically rich city.
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Elise - London School of Economics
B Advanced Business (Honours), Winter 2023
This immersive experience not only enriched my academic life but also broadened my horizons, allowing me to engage with the global community that London represents.
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Jessica - London School of Economics
B Advanced Business (Honours), Winter 2023
I honed time management and organizational skills, overcoming challenges through proactive strategies and collaboration with peers.
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Biranathy - London School of Economics
B Commerce/B Laws (Honours), Winter 2023
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B Advanced Business, Winter 2023
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听Grace - London School of听 听Economics听
听B Economics / Laws (Honours), Winter 2022
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: Rolling application deadline*
Program Dates
Session One
Start: 22 June 2026
End: 10 July 2026
Session Two**
Start: 13 July 2026
End: 31 July 2026
Session One & Two**
Start: 22 June 2026
End: 31 July 2026
*Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible
**For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2, special eligibility conditions also apply.
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study abroad
Location: London, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate & Postgraduates*
* Postgraduates can apply as Not-for-credit only.
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
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Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.