Fudan University Summer Program
City: Fudan Country: China
Overview
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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).
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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.
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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: Open
Deadline: Feb. 10, 2026
Partner Application Deadline: TBD
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the terms with your 24 most recently completed credits, faculty-specific requirements or partner university requirements, whichever is highest.
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 their own travel, visa fees, insurance, books and supplies, food, entertainment, and incidental expenses.
Program Information
Language of Instruction: English
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The 4-week Fudan International Summer Session (FISS) offers about 35 content courses taught in English and 3 Chinese language courses at different levels.
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Students can take up to 6 content credits.
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Cultural activities include a campus tour, exploring Shanghai, a Huangpu River Cruise, company visits, Chinese Dragon & Lion Dance, Chinese Calligraphy, and more.
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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
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.