Nanjing Tech University

The Nanjing Tech University Summer School is a two-week residential programme designed to combine academic learning with cultural immersion. The programme structure includes:

• Chinese Language and Cultural Workshops: Practical language classes focused on developing confidence in everyday communication, complemented by hands-on cultural activities to deepen understanding of Chinese traditions.
• Academic Lecture Series: Themed sessions delivered by university academics, focusing on global sustainability challenges, climate change mitigation, and strategies for achieving carbon neutrality.
• Industry and Innovation Visits: Organised off-site visits, including tours of Chinese companies and insights into innovative sectors such as cross-border e-commerce and digital broadcasting.
• Cultural Excursions in Nanjing: Guided tours to the city’s most iconic historical and cultural sites, including the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum and the Confucius Temple.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY 31ST MARCH 2026 

Students awarded standard funding:

• You will also be responsible for any additional costs.
• Go Global will pay you an initial funding instalment on your arrival in China (£400), once your arrival has been confirmed
• Go Global will pay you a final funding instalment at the end of your programme, once attendance has been confirmed (£100)
• Your programme must be completed by August 31st 2026 for funding purposes.

Students awarded enhanced widening participation funding:

• You will also be responsible for any additional costs
• Go Global will pay you an initial funding instalment on your arrival in China (£500), once your arrival has been confirmed
• Go Global will pay you a final funding instalment at the end of your programme, once attendance has been confirmed (£100)
• Your programme must be completed by August 31st 2026 for funding purposes.

 
What is included?

• Programme fee
• Accommodation 

What is not included?

• flights and travel
• any additional costs

You will be eligible for funding only if you:

• Sign a grant agreement and participation agreement by any deadline set. These documents will be emailed to you following your application
• Complete your programme in full. Failure to complete or fully participate in the programme will result in you having to repay any funding received or paid to programme providers on your behalf
• Complete Swansea University's travel approval process by any deadline set.

Current Widening Participation criteria is as follows:

• annual household income of £25,000 or less 
• students receiving Universal Credit 
• care leavers and care experienced students
• care givers
• estranged students
• refugees and asylum seekers

If you think you meet the household income criteria listed above, you will be required to submit a copy of your Student Finance Award letter as part of your online funding application. This is the only way we can review your household income and assess your eligibility for enhanced funding.

• Students must be enrolled at Swansea University
• Students cannot be in the final year of study
• Students must be 18 years old to participate in all programmes
• Students will need to meet any eligibility criteria set by the programme provider/partner university summer school (where applicable)
• Postgraduate students can apply for funding but must provide evidence that their academic supervisor approves of their participation at the point of application
• International students should speak to the Visa Advice team to check the impact of participation on their Student Route visa

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST BY 31ST MARCH 2026 

Ready to apply? Follow these steps:

1. Do your research

• An information session will be held - students who have registered their interest will be contacted with further details. 

2. Apply

• If you're interested in joining the NJTU summer school, please register your interest. 
• Funding is limited and applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
• Upload your bank details to the University intranet system at this stage!

3. Funding confirmation and student payments

• We will let you know if you have been awarded a place on this programme and awarded funding. We will send you a Grant Agreement to sign and return to the Go Global team. 
  
  

4. Funding paid to you

• You will receive the first instalment of your funding when you start your summer programme and return an Arrival Form signed by you and the programme provider.
• At the end of your summer programme, you will receive the second instalment of your funding, once you have returned a Certificate of Attendance signed by you and the programme provider and completed online feedback
• No funding will be paid before you have started your summer programme, returned the requested documentation and provided us with your bank details.
  
  

You remain liable for any financial commitments you make to your chosen programme before funding confirmation and travel approval are confirmed.

It is your responsibility to confirm cancellation and refund policies with your programme provider and your travel provider. 

All students must complete the University's International Travel Approval process in order to participate in summer programmes and remain eligible for funding.

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