Guangzhou Winter School: Introduction to Chinese Commercial Law

Program overview

The Faculty of Law is offering students the opportunity to visit and study in Guangzhou with one of our partner universities, the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS). 

GDUFS is a leading public university with an emphasis on foreign languages and cultures, overseas economy and trade, and international strategies. Established in 1965, it is an important base in South China for international talent cultivation and studies of foreign languages and cultures, global economic governance, foreign-related rule of law, and international communication of Chinese culture. GDUFS is located in Guangzhou, one of the largest business and legal service hubs in China. 

GDUFS will host a two-week immersive law program running from the 8^th – 21^st December 2025. Learning from GDUFS’s prestigious law academics, you will gain an in-depth understanding of Chinese Commercial Law, covering subjects like Rule of Law in Greater Bay Area: The Constitution of China and the Basic Laws of Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Foreign Trade Law of China, Foreign Investment Law of China, Digital Law in China and Labor Law of China. 

Beyond the enriching academic experience, you will be able to immerse yourself in the captivating Chinese culture through tours to iconic landmarks, engaging field trips to courts and law firms, and the chance to engage with the diverse study body at GDUFS. The journey will be further enhanced with an opening ceremony and a farewell banquet hosted by GDUFS. 

Selected students will be accompanied by the Acting Dean of the UTS Faculty of Law, Professor Tracey Booth.

Eligibility

Please check the general eligibility criteria to participate in a short-term mobility program. 

In order to be eligible for academic credit, UTS Law students must enrol in International and Comparative Study in Law (76099 for UG students, or 78293 for JD students) and meet the prerequisites for the subject. 

Please note that you must be taking this program for academic credit in order to qualify for the Global Short Programs Travel Scholarship or the Dean's Mobility Scholarship. 

How to apply

To be considered for this program, please submit an expression of interest to the Faculty of Law with a statement of motivation and a copy of a current academic transcript. This can be an unofficial copy. In addition, applicants may make a case for consideration on equity grounds. Priority will be given to students from equity backgrounds, based on academic merit and motivation.

EOI submissions will be open from  11 August until 1 September 2025.  

If eligible, selected students will then be able to apply via Global Mobility Programs for financial assistance

Program costs and funding 

Please find costs below depending on your accommodation preference. 

1. Twin hotel room: total program fee is $3,308.

2. Single hotel room: total program fee is $4,050.

This fee covers academic lectures, accommodation at 4-star hotel (Easeland Hotel Guangzhou), inner-city & intra-city transportation, airport shuttles, 3 meals each day, an opening ceremony & farewell banquet hosted by GDUFS. 

Funding

Eligible students may receive up to $3,000 in scholarships. 

We have x15 $2,000 Dean’s Mobility Scholarships and x10 $1,000 Global Short Programs Travel Scholarships available. 

Scholarships will be allocated based on academic merit and motivation, with a priority given to students from an equity background. 

The Dean’s Mobility Scholarships are available to UTS Law students who are taking the program for academic credit (enrolling in 76099 for UG students, or 78293 for JD students).

Undergraduate students taking the program for academic credit may be eligible to receive Global Short Programs Travel Scholarships. Read more about eligibility criteria. 

Questions 

If you have any questions about the program, please contact: law.mobility@uts.edu.au. 

Information session

There is an online information session proposed for 12:00pm - 1:00pm on 22 August 2025. More information to follow.

Draft Schedule for 8 to 21 December 2025

Please note that this is a draft program and is subject to change.