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 December Session of 2025 will run from December 22, 2025 to January 9, 2026, with 91 courses offered at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Each course consists of 15 lectures, with each lecture lasting 160 minutes, scheduled from Monday to Friday. The course delivery and assessments are conducted entirely in English and each course is worth 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.