Fudan University
Location:
Shanghai,
China
Language of instruction:
Chinese, English
Tuition payable to:
UBC
Program website:
Fudan University's Exchange Website
Terms available:
Term 1, Term 2
Who can go?
- Most areas of study open to students
- Due to limited seats available at Fudan, for the University-wide exchange program, only single term exchanges are available
- Limited number of English taught courses each semester (80 - 100)
- Chinese language courses
- Note for Commerce students - Fudan has requested that students not holding Chinese passports be given priority for space at Fudan. If you do hold Chinese citizenship, you will still be considered for Fudan, but will not be given priority.
When applying to Go Global:
- Commerce students: Select 'Fudan-COMMERCE'
- All other students: Select 'Fudan-Uniwide'
Academic planning
Term dates
- UBC Term 1 (Fudan Semester 1): Early September to end of January
- UBC Term 2 (Fudan Semester 2): Early March to Mid-July
Areas of study available:
- Arts
- Commerce (UBCV)
- Land and Food Systems
- Science
Course availability and restrictions
- Language students: will be enrolled in the language school and after the LPT (language Positioning Test), the student will have a list of courses in intensive Chinese learning Language, students cannot choose other courses in undergraduate level
- General Advanced Student (undergraduate level): specify major, courses are taught in Foreign languages, student will register courses in the Course Registration System
- First Phase of course registration is in your Fudan major or program
- Second Phase: all courses are open to students
- There are no mandatory courses for exchange students - however, you will find that courses in your major can be registered earlier than all other courses so you should choose your major carefully
- When students get their admission package they can refer to the website for course info
Course equivalency Formula
- Fudan 6 credits = UBC 7.5 credits
- Fudan 4 credits = UBC 5 credits
- Fudan 3 credits = UBC 3.75 credits
- Fudan 2 credits = UBC 2.5 credits
- Fudan 1 credit = UBC 1.25 credits
- For Language courses: Fudan 1 credit = .75 Ubc credit
Course load Information
- 6-15 credits at Fudan for one semester (2-6 courses)
- Average 10 credits
Transfer credit
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
Other opportunities at this partner
Student experience
Housing
Information on accommodation
Accessibility
Some destinations may be more accessible than others for students with disability-related accommodations. If you identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, please contact a Go Global advisor before applying to explore options that are best for you.
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Finances and funding
While you’re learning abroad, you remain a UBC student and are eligible for UBC awards, scholarships, and financial assistance.
- 15 credits or equivalent full-time program tuition per term, paid to UBC
Financial Planning
- Cost of Living Calculator
- Budgeting for Exchange (UBCV)
- Money Matters (UBCO)
Awards & Scholarships
All students are automatically considered to receive either the Go Global Award ($1000) or Go Global Scholarship ($1500) for each term that they are abroad.
Canadian passport holders attending this institution will be automatically considered for CLIC funding.
All awards and scholarships available through Go Global:
UBCV Students
UBCO Students
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