Since its successful launch in 2017, SJTU LEC International Summer School has offered over 130 courses across seven academic disciplines, including management, economics and social sciences & humanities etc. The courses' curriculum is tailored to meet the short-term overseas study needs of students worldwide with diverse academic backgrounds.

The July Session of 2026 will officially commence on June 29, 2026, offering a total of 96 undergraduate and graduate-level courses. For a complete list of courses, please refer to the course details below. Most courses follow a 3-week academic schedule, running from June 29 to July 17, 2026. Selected courses adopt a 4-week schedule, concluding on July 24, 2026. Three-week courses consist of 160 minutes of daily instruction Monday through Friday, whereas four-week courses include 120 minutes of instruction per weekday. All courses are delivered entirely in English, including lectures, assignments, and assessments, with each course carrying 4 academic credits.

SJTU LEC International Summer School provides two teaching modes: fully in-person classes or fully online courses (hybrid learning is not offered). Students may select 1-3 courses based on their personal study plans and schedules. Upon successful completion of a course (s), students will receive an official transcript issued by the Lifelong Education College of Shanghai Jiao Tong University.