Virtual Short Term Programs

Are you craving the opportunity to learn more about another country or culture? Our partners are offering a roster of credit/non-credit mini-courses to provide you with innovative learning experiences while we wait to travel again. Taking online courses from our international partners allows you to broaden your outlook and understanding of the world and understand your field of studies from a global perspective, all from the comfort of your home! Explore our list here, and be sure to check back often - we are adding new courses regularly!

Students looking to partake in these programs should first email goabroad@ualberta.ca for information on how to apply.

Please see below for the list of courses being offered:


Fudan University

Located in Shanghai, Fudan University is offering their Winter School @ Fudan University online and is offering 13 different courses in accounting, economics, finance, AI, psychology, statistics, risk management and social media (scroll to the bottom of the page viewable through the link just provided to see the complete course list).

Be sure to consult with your faculty advisor about transfer credit for these courses. We invite you to explore these unique courses and get potential transfer credit for 4 weeks of work.
You must apply – and be accepted – internally at UAlberta before you can apply to this program.  Apply now at UAlberta for this program which we are calling the “Winter School @ Fudan University – Online Winter Short Term Program."
Program Dates: December 20, 2021 – January 16, 2022
Application Deadline: November 18, 2021
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Yonsei University

Located in Seoul, Yonsei University is offering their Winter Abroad at Yonsei (WAY) program online. You can choose courses in more than 10 different subject areas on topics from Korean language and culture, economics and even AI design. Although nothing can replace the excitement of being in Seoul, this is the next best thing and could be a great introduction to both Yonsei and South Korea for future travels and study. Please note that you can only participate in the online components of this program.

Be sure to consult with your faculty advisor about transfer credit for these courses. We invite you to explore these unique courses and get potential transfer credit for 3 weeks of work.

You must apply – and be accepted – internally at UAlberta before you can apply to this program. Apply now at UAlberta for this program which we are calling the “Winter Abroad at Yonsei – Online Winter Short Term Program."

Program Dates: December 27, 2021 – January 14, 2022
Application Deadline: November 11, 2021

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