Fudan University - Exchange

City: Shanghai Country: China

Overview

What Fudan has to offer:

One of the oldest, most prestigious, and most selective universities in China
A long history and an international reputation for academic excellence
A variety of student groups and activities; including the Mountain Climbing and Expedition Club, the Football Fans' Club, the Youth Law Society, the Society of Classical Poetry, and the Magic Club!
Located in Shanghai; an electrifying city in the midst of a rapid cultural and economic revolution. Situated on the Yangtze River and originally a fishing village, today's Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis with both modern and traditional Chinese features

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

Students applying for this exchange who are not Canadian citizens have other funding options open to them.

Why don't you combine your participation in this exchange with participation in an internship as well? We could send you on a TusStar Internship or an IWE internship in Hong Kong before or after your exchange. If you are interested in going out on two programs send an email to goabroad@ualberta.ca asking for more details.

When Can I Go?

Terms Offered: Fall, Winter, Full Year

Term Dates:

Fall term equivalent: August - January

Winter term equivalent: February - June

Eligibility Requirements

Open to: All Faculties

Level: Undergraduate, Graduate

Students need a cumulative 3.0 GPA to be considered for an exchange to Fudan University

See Eligibility.

Course Information

Language of Instruction: Most courses are taught in Chinese. Some courses are taught in English.

Fudan offers limited English-taught programs at the graduate level including Chinese Society, Chinese Economics, Chinese History and Culture, Chinese Language and Literature, Politics and Diplomacy, and Chinese Philosophy and Culture.

Field of Study: All with the exception of MBA, Law and Medical courses and some special programs in their faculties.

Fudan University Course Information

Fudan University Credit Information

*Fudan also offers the possibility of off-campus, unpaid internships for Canadian citizens as part of the exchange experience (some of these internships *might* offer in-kind support - like meals, for example - instead of payment). If interested in making an internship part of your exchange experience at Fudan University please contact goabroad@ualberta.ca.

Housing

Fudan University Accommodation

*If you are a Chinese citizen you cannot apply for on-campus accommodations at Fudan University. You would have to secure your own, off-campus housing while on exchange there.