Fudan University Summer Program

Fudan University Main Building

City: Fudan Country: China

Overview

  • One of China's oldest and most selective universities, Fudan University is located in Shanghai and is a member of the C9 League, Universitas 21, and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU).

  • Comprising four campuses—Handan, Fenglin, Zhangjiang, and Jiangwan—Fudan offers 70 bachelor's, 243 master's, and 154 doctoral programs across 17 schools and 69 departments.

  • Home to over 30,000 full-time students, including 3,000+ international students, Fudan blends academic rigor with a global perspective.

Students who are Canadian citizens applying for this program are encouraged to apply for funding through the Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) program. 


When Can I Go?

Program Dates: TBD
For reference: This is a 4-week summer program; dates are announced annually by Fudan.
Term Offered: Summer
U of A Application Status: Closed
  Deadline: TBD
Partner Application Deadline: TBD


Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
GPA: 
Language of Instruction: English

See Eligibility.


Fees & Costs

★ TBD for 2026

Nomination Fee: $250 CAD
Fudan Application Fee: TBD
Tuition: TBD
PROGRAM TOTAL: TBD

  • Fees are subject to change without notice.

  • Students are responsible for making travel arrangements and additional costs, including:

    • Visa fees

    • Medical coverage

    • Books and supplies

  • Food, entertainment, and incidental expenses 

Program Information

Language of Instruction: English

  • The 4-week Fudan International Summer Session (FISS) offers about 35 content courses taught in English and 3 Chinese language courses at different levels.

  • Students can take up to 6 content credits.

  • Cultural activities include a campus tour, exploring Shanghai, a Huangpu River Cruise, company visits, Chinese Dragon & Lion Dance, Chinese Calligraphy, and more.

  • Students are responsible for confirming transfer credit with their faculty after nomination; some courses have been pre-evaluated.

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 Housing

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Program Contact

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Deadlines

Funding Opportunities 

Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.

Over 80% of students who apply get funding.

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