Shanghai Summer School (BRICS Program) 2026
The Shanghai Summer School (BRICS Program) 2026 by Fudan University aims to provide students and young researchers from BRICS countries an opportunity to better understand BRICS, China, Shanghai and Fudan University.
- Candidates
- 40
- Scholarship Students
- 20
- Self-financing Students
- 20
Organizer
The Shanghai Summer School (BRICS Program) 2026 by Fudan University aims to provide students and young researchers from BRICS countries an opportunity to better understand BRICS, China, Shanghai and Fudan University.
2026 Shanghai Summer School（BRICS Program）.pdf
Introduction to the Curriculum
The program provides the participants with three weeks lectures, consisting of two modules: "BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance" and "Happy in Shanghai", among which "BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance" takes 3 credits.
The curriculum is listed as below:
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | BRICS Cooperation in the Context of the Great Power Strategy |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | BRICS Cooperation in Global Governance Reform |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 3. BRICS Countries and the Global South |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 4. BRICS Countries in Global Health Governance |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 5. BRICS Energy Cooperation |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 6. The New Development Bank and Sustainable Development Financing |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 7. BRICS AI Cooperation |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 8. China and the Middle East |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 9. China and Russia |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 10. China and Latin America |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 11. China and Africa |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 12. China's Diplomacy |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 13.China and South Asia |
| BRICS Cooperation and Global Governance | 14. China's Neighboring Diplomacy |
| Happy in Shanghai | Culture Sharing |
| Happy in Shanghai | 2. Huangpu River Scenery Touring |
Time and Place
Duration: July 11 – 31, 2026
Place: Handan Campus, Fudan University
*July 11–12 is the registration period for Shanghai Summer School, with July 13 being the official start date. Dormitories will open on July 11.
Candidates and Tuition
Candidates: Undergraduates, graduates or research fellows.
| Enrollment | Candidates Amount | Financial Categories | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 candidates | 20 | Sponsored by the BRICS Program including tuition, insurance fee and accommodation fee. | Undergraduate, graduate or research fellows under 40 years old （born after Jan. 1 1986） with BRICS nationality, who are not enrolled in any Chinese universities or institutions. |
| 20 | Self-financing for all items. | Undergraduate, graduate or research fellows. |
Tuition and other fees:
| Fee Categories | Price |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 12900 RMB |
| Registration fee | 400 RMB |
| Insurance fee | 100 RMB |
| Accommodation fee | Based on the availability and conditions of the school dormitories. |
* 11610 RMB/student (10% off) for students officially nominated by Center for BRICS Studies of FDDI's partners.
Notice
1. The allocation of rooms depends on the available rooms provided by International Students Office.
2. Self-financing events on the schedule are not included in tuition.
3. For all students：Round trip tickets between your country and China, Visa fee, meals and other personal costs should be paid by yourself.
Admissions
Scholarship Students
1. Required Materials:
· Curriculum Vitae (CV)
· Transcript of the program you are enrolled in
· Statement of purpose
· A completed application form
· At least one letter of recommendation given by a professor or an associate professor
2. Application Entrance:
All the application materials should be directly sent to our e-mail address ([email protected])
3. Application Period: Until 0:00 April 30th, 2026 (Beijing Time)
The duration period for sending materials and recommending students by partner universities is until 0:00 April 30th, 2026 (Beijing Time).
4. Announcement Date: May 12th, 2026
The admission name list for the scholarship students will be published on May 12th, 2026 through the BRICS Information Sharing & Exchanging Platform (www.brics-info.org) , Fudan Development Institute website(https://fddi.fudan.edu.cn/fddien) and our Facebook (FUDAN BRICS PROGRAM).
5. Students recommended by partner universities who are not selected as scholarship students, can contact us to be self-financing students without applying.
Self-financing Students
1. Required Materials:
· Curriculum Vitae (CV)
· Transcript of the program you are enrolled in
· Statement of purpose
· A completed application form
2. Application Entrance:
All the application materials should be directly sent to our e-mail address ([email protected]).
3. Application Period: Until 0:00 April 30th, 2026 (Beijing Time)
4. Announcement Date: May 12th, 2026
The admission name list for the self-financing students will be published on May 12th, 2026 through the BRICS Information Sharing & Exchanging Platform (www.brics-info.org), Fudan Development Institute website (https://fddi.fudan.edu.cn/fddien/) and our Facebook (FUDAN BRICS PROGRAM).
APPLICATION FORM FOR SHANGHAI SUMMER SCHOOL (BRICS PROGRAM) 2026.docx
Contacts
Program Manager: Ms. Zhao & Ms. Hou & Ms. Gu
Telephone: +86-21-65642139 / +86-21-65642819
Email: [email protected]
Address: Room 909, West Main Building, Guanghua Towers, Fudan University, No.220, Handan Road, Shanghai, China, 200433
Facebook: FUDAN BRICS PROGRAM
BRICS Information Sharing and Exchanging Platform: www.brics-info.org
Fudan Development Institute website (https://fddi.fudan.edu.cn/fddien/)