Fudan International Winter Session
Fudan University International Winter Session is a three-week English-taught study program held annually during the winter season. Designed for college students from around the globe, the program aims to foster multicultural understanding, global perspectives, and meaningful connections among participants. Students will have the unique opportunity to explore China’s rich culture and become an integral part of the vibrant Fudan community.
In addition to academic courses, students will participate in a variety of extracurricular and social activities, including city tours, company visits, and cultural events. These activities are designed to provide an immersive experience of Chinese culture, showcase the dynamic city of Shanghai, and facilitate networking among talented participants from both China and abroad.
Fields of study
- AI
- Business and Economics
- Chinese Language
- Computer Sciences
- Society
- Politics
For more detailed information regarding the courses available, visit the host university website. You must choose courses offered in Face-to-Face teaching mode only.
Credit equivalent
2-3 Credits = 2 UQ Units. Maximum of 2 UQ Units if 2-3 Credits are successfully completed (pending UQ faculty approval).
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 host university webpage for very important visa and immigration information.
Eligibility and application
All applicants must meet the UQ short-term experience criteria and the Fudan entry requirements.
Cost
The participation mode of this experience is Study Abroad. The program fee is approximately AUD $3,250 for one course, and an application fee of approximately AUD $90 will apply. Detailed information regarding program fees and inclusions can be found on the International Winter Session fees page.
Accommodation
Accommodation in on-campus housing can be arranged at an additional cost. Options for off-campus accommodation are also provided. More information regarding accommodation options can be found on the Fudan University webpage.
Funding
Global Experiences Grants
When you submit your application to Global Experiences, you are considered for funding that is relevant to your nominated experience. Please refer to the Short-Term Experiences Funding page for details.
OS-HELP Loan
You may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth-supported student.
Key Dates
Application Deadlines
UQ: 24 September 2025
Host: 24 November 2025
Program Dates
Start: 22 December 2025
End: 9 January 2026
Fast Facts
Type: Study
Mode: Study Abroad
Location: Shanghai, China
Credit: For-credit or Not-for-credit
Cohort: Undergraduate and postgraduate*
*Postgraduates can attend the program as not-for-credit only
OS-HELP Loan
If you participate in a short-term program you may also be eligible to submit an application for an OS-HELP loan if your program is for-credit and you are enrolled as a Commonwealth supported student.
Application Deadlines
15 January for overseas study commencing March to August
15 March for overseas study commencing May to October
15 June for overseas study commencing August to January
15 September for overseas study commencing November to April
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
*OS-HELP Loan application deadlines close before the Summer and Winter Short-Term Study application deadlines. Please visit the OS-HELP Loan website for deadline dates as late applications will not be accepted.
Refer to the funding page for more information on eligibility requirements and loan amounts.
Global Experiences Information Sessions
Students are encouraged to register and attend an information session to receive more details on the short-term application process, eligibility criteria, funding etc.