University of Cambridge Girton College Economics Summer Program
The is an intense four-week academic summer programme that will give ambitious students in the field of economics and related subjects the extraordinary opportunity to experience Cambridge academic life in the context of a programme specifically designed for high-achieving university students.
Girton College is one of the larger constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Founded in 1869, Girton is a vibrant community of scholars, from all walks of life, united in their passion for learning. The College鈥檚 beautiful buildings, excellent facilities and spacious grounds are located just outside the city centre, and Girton is well known for its relaxed and friendly atmosphere 鈥� the perfect place to meet like-minded students from around the world.
Field of Study
- Economics
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Credit Equivalent听
1 course = 2 UQ听Units. Maximum of 2 UQ听Units if 1 course is 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听the Global Experiences team听is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
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Eligibility and Application
All applicants must meet the听UQ short-term experience eligibility criteria听and the听
If you are intending to undertake your experience for-credit, it is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team听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. 听
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad, meaning you pay tuition听directly to the host.听The program fee is approximately $10,500 AUD and includes tuition, accommodation, some meals and program-related fees.
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Accommodation is included in the program cost. More information regarding accommodation can be found on the听听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥� page for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
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Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 25 March 2026 (early deadline)
Host: 30 March 2026 (early deadline)
Program Dates
Start: 29 June 2026
End: 25 July 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Cambridge, England (In-person)
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate听
OS-HELP Loan
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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.鈥�