How to Apply

1. How to register online?

Pay tuition - Select course - Course approval - Course registration - Sign the agreement - Receive student manual- Begin classes - Get grades - Send transcripts - Transfer credits

1. What is the pricing?

All courses offered on LightCourse are priced individually based on the institution offering the course. Please check the top right of the course page for specific prices or contact your advisor for a one-on-one consultation.

2. What payment methods can I use?

LightCourse offers a variety of payment methods. Tuition can be paid in USD or RMB, WeChat, Alipay, bank transfer, and PayPal transfer are all accepted.

3. What fees are included?

The course price, application fee, and file management charge are included in the pricing. However, other fees—such as those covering course materials, third-party platforms such as Cengage, Labster, and other course-related costs such as VPN, accommodation, etc.—may apply. Contact your advisor for a one-on-one consultation.

1. How do I choose the best program/course for me?

Throughout the year, LightCourse offers programs and courses from institutions around the world in a variety of disciplines, including engineering, business, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts. These courses are intended to meet the needs of a wide range of students seeking major, elective, and general education courses. There are a variety of study alternatives available, including online for-credit courses (live/recorded/self-paced) and in-person courses, as well as study abroad programs.

LightCourse will provide you with an advisor who will work directly with you to help determine the best options for your needs.

(Note: Since all courses have limited capacity, we recommend registering as soon as possible to ensure a spot.)

1. Does my home school approve these courses?

LightCourse will provide you with an advisor who will provide you with one-on-one support throughout the transfer process according to your university's transfer credit policy to ensure that you can complete the credit transfer successfully.