Fudan University International Summer Session

Fudan University's International Summer Sessions provides students the opportunity to learn about China, experience Shanghai, and connect with Fudan University students to be part of the Fudan community. Take courses taught by outstanding academics over a 4-week period during the summer term. The program is intended to "help you achieve multicultural understanding, establish a global vision, and get connected with peers from around the world."

More specific and finalized program details can be found on the partner institution's website. However, you must apply through Go Global to be considered for this program and ensure you follow the appropriate transfer credit process.

• All applicants must meet Go Global eligibility requirements
  • UBC Vancouver students
  • UBC Okanagan students
• You must be above 18 years of age to participate in this program

This program has limited enrolment so all applications will be assessed competitively based on cumulative GPA and your Go Global Personal Reflection.

• There are a limited number of spaces for students who wish to participate via summer exchange (i.e. pay UBC tuition)
• Students not selected for exchange may still be able to participiate via the study abroad pathway (i.e. pay the partner institution directly), however this is not guaranteed due to limited enrolment

Areas of study available:

• Arts
• Chinese Language
• Chinese Studies
• Commerce
• Law
• Political Science
• Science

Course equivalency formula

• Content courses: 1 Fudan credit = 1.25 UBC credits
• Language Courses: 1 Fudan credit = .75 UBC credits

Course load information

• Take up to 6 credits' worth of content courses (apart from PE and Chinese language courses). Most content courses are worth 2 Fudan credits. 
• The Chinese language courses (for foreign passport holders only) and PE courses are optional.

Transfer credit

Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.

Not all courses listed are offered through the summer program at this partner institution. The tool is for reference only–research the partner's website for actual course offerings.

Search for previously approved courses

Note: Transfer credits are only granted for courses with academic content that meet the academic standard for UBC. Courses that do not contain academic coursework may not be eligible. Please visit Go Global Transfer Credit webpage to learn more. Please speak to a departmental advisor if you have any questions.