Invitation: The 7th Global Academy Summer Camp (2026) - SBA SWUFE

Dear Partner,

Greetings from Chengdu!

We are delighted to invite you and your students to attend the 7^th Global Academy Summer Camp (2026) at School of Business Administration (SBA), Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE), Chengdu, China.

What is it?

It is a summer programme provided by School of Business Administration (SBA), Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE).

- Time: 07 - 16 June 2026 (ten days)

- Venue: Chengdu, China

- Theme: China's New Quality Productive Forces and High-Quality Development

- Language: English

- Participant: Staff and full-time bachelor and master students

- Quota with tuition fee waived: 1 staff and 2 students

- Additional quota with tuition fee: Unlimited, CNY 7,000 per person

Why to join?

- Discover China's high-quality development driven by new-quality productive forces;

- Broaden international horizons, obtain cross-cultural experiences and make friends;

- Visit Chengdu - a city where ancient heritage meets modern vitality, honoured as China’s Happiest City for 16 consecutive years and host of the 2025 World Games and other international events;

- Enjoy an unforgettable summer in Chengdu - all at an exceptional value;

- The program fee includes 10 days of accommodation, meals, lectures, company visits, and cultural activities in Chengdu. Participants are responsible for their round-trip airfare, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

How to join?

1. Nomination: Please contact ICO (icm@metu.edu.tr) by 25 March 2026.

2. Application: Nominee(s) shall apply online by 15 April 2026.

3. Admission: Letter of Acceptance will be issued by 30 April 2026.

About SBA and SWUFE:

- 17^th in Best Universities for Economics and Business (US News and World Report).

- 6 disciplines ranked among world’s top 1% in 2024 ESI data by Clarivate Analytics.

- 468^th in 2025-2026 Best Global Universities (US News and World Report).

- Finance ranked the 15^th, and Hospitality & Tourism Management ranked 51-75^th in 2025 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects by ShanghaiRanking.

- Accreditation / Membership:

• EQUIS Accreditation (2014)

• AACSB Accreditation (2018)