Fudan University International Summer Session
The is a 4-week program that combines academic learning and cultural immersion for students from all over the world. You will have the chance to explore China, discover Shanghai and become part of the Fudan community. You will also interact with International students and learn from each other.
This program will enhance your intercultural competence, broaden your global perspective, and connect you with peers from all over the world. Experience Chinese culture and the wonders of Shanghai听through extracurricular and social activities that will enhance multicultural understanding and establish a global vision.听
Fields of study
- Chinese Language and Culture
- Chinese Medicine
- Economics
- Environmental Science
- Finance
- Health Sciences
- History
- Information Technology
- International Business
- Law
- Marketing
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
If you are intending to enrol in more than one course, please refer to the course schedule in the to ensure that the teaching periods do not overlap.听More information regarding specific courses available can be found听on the.
Credit equivalent
2 credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 4 UQ Units if 4 credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).听
Visa Information
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Please review the听听webpage for visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and the听.听
This program impacts on UQ semester 2, 2026 dates. UQ students must meet the additional听special conditions听for programs that impact on teaching dates.
It is strongly recommended that you submit your application to the Global Experiences team at least 4 weeks before the host nomination deadline, 31 March 2026, to allow sufficient time for faculty to complete the credit assessment. Please note however that it is your responsibility to meet the host application deadlines.
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Cost
The participation mode of this experience is听Study Abroad. The program fee is听approximately $4,728 AUD
Detailed information regarding program inclusions can be found on the听
Accommodation
On-campus dormitory accommodation may be available for the duration of the program听at an additional cost. For more information regarding accommodation, please see the听.听
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application for an听experience, you are automatically considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the鈥�Short-Term Experiences Funding鈥� page for details.听
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 14 April 2026
Host: 1 June 2026
Program Dates
Start: 13 July 2026
End: 7 August 2026*
*For-credit only as dates impact on UQ Semester 2
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Shanghai, China (In-person)
Credit: For-credit only
Cohort: Undergraduate
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an听听if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.听
Application Deadlines
OS-HELP loan applications open on 5 January each year.
OS-HELP loan applications can鈥檛 be accepted:
- any earlier than 6 months听before the official start date of your overseas study
- any later than听3 months听before the official end date of your overseas study.
*OS-HELP Loan applications are closed between 17 December and 5 January. Please visit the听听for more information on how to apply for an OS-HELP loan.
Refer to the funding page for more information on听听and听.听
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and听attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.