Zhiyuan College in conjunction with the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, are hosting the 2025 International Summer School on Physics in Shanghai from July 7th to July 18th, 2025. “The Largest and the Smallest” Physics International Summer School aims at providing undergraduate students with a strong passion in physics with a platform to gain experience with cutting-edge research while building friendships among peers.

All courses and activities will be conducted in English and will include the following:

• 32 hours of specialized courses
• A series of cutting-edge academic lectures
• Team research practice projects
• “Visit SJTU” & Shanghai exploration
• Exciting cultural and sports activities

Transfer Credit

This program is not eligible to transfer academic credit back to UofT.

Co-Curricular Record 

This experience is a verified Co-Curricular Record (CCR) activity. Getting this activity added to your CCR is optional. If you are interested, please contact global.el@utoronto.ca with your name and student number, to inquire about the requirements for CCR recognition.

Fees

There are no fees are charged for course, talks, hotel lodging and cultural activities.
Round-trip flights, meal, visas if required, and personal spending, are the responsibility of each student.

A merit-based international travel grant is available by SJTU for attendees, and will be distributed after the program. Applicants will be considered for the grant based on the CVs and letters of recommendation.

Please note that while this is an independently run summer school, UofT students who are accepted into the program and are in financial need, may also apply for the IE+ Award.

Safety Abroad

While these courses are independent through SJTU, as a partner of UofT, this program is still considered university-related, and accepted students will be required to complete the Safety Abroad requirements 4 weeks or more before departure.

Applications

This is an independently-run International Summer School at SJTU. Applicants must apply directly through SJTU. By applying to SJTU, you accept that your application information will be shared with UofT. Please use your @mail.utoronto.ca email address when applying.