A view of Fudan University. [Photo/WeChat account: fudaniso]

1. About the Summer School

The unprecedented pace of globalization has fostered an inevitable interdependence and shared existence among people from around the world. Living and understanding the essence of human society in the context of globalization has become the norm in this era. Significant changes are taking place in the realms of technological development, knowledge production, and cultural exchange, while the construction of a shared future faces both remarkable opportunities and challenges. The question of how to achieve good global governance in a world without a global government is a pressing challenge that tests human wisdom.

Over the past 50 years, China has re-emerged in the global system, becoming the world’s second-largest economy and the largest trading nation. Concurrently, the rise of the Global South and emerging economies has led to the formation of international political and economic governance organizations, such as BRICS and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. As a result, the power order and knowledge reserves for global governance are quietly shifting. A significant global transformation, unlike any seen in the past century, is on the horizon, and global public policy has changed from a hypothesis to a real necessity.

To comprehensively explore global governance issues, the LSE-Fudan Research Centre for Global Public Policy and the Fudan Institute for Global Public Policy (IGPP) have jointly launched the second "Global Public Policy" International Summer School. By leveraging Fudan University's abundant public policy resources and outstanding global academic network, the International Summer School has assembled top-tier faculty from around the world. Centered around the themes of "Global Public Policy" and "China and the World", this International Summer School offers a range of high-quality courses that reflect cutting-edge, practical, and theoretical developments in global public policy and governance. This provides an unparalleled opportunity for students worldwide to engage in specialized learning and cultivate a strong foundation of knowledge that is supported by professional expertise, expansive international perspectives, and exceptional cross-cultural communication and leadership skills.

The International Summer School offers a series of English-taught credit-bearing courses at the undergraduate level, encompassing various theories and methods. Participation from graduate students, young scholars, and high school students is also welcomed. The 2024 curriculum covers global topics related to economic policy, social development, international development, the environment, energy and sustainable development, global commons governance, media and communication, global technology governance, comparative public policy, big data methods and ethics. These courses showcase the diverse aspects and rich contents of global public policy from multiple perspectives.

For detailed information about the 2024 International Summer School, please visit its official website https://igpp.fudan.edu.cn/summer_school_en/. For more information about the LSE-Fudan Research Centre for Global Public Policy and the Fudan Institute for Global Public Policy (IGPP), please visit the official website https://igpp.fudan.edu.cn/igppen/main.htm.

Students from around the world are encouraged to join the 2024 summer program at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, for an extraordinary journey into the realm of global public policy.

Program highlights

> High-caliber faculty: The instructors are from world-class universities and international organizations. They possess extensive knowledge and teaching experience.

> Top-quality courses: Each course is meticulously designed to emphasize interactive teaching and reflect leading and emerging fields in global public policy. The Summer School provides a completion certificate and official transcript. Students can apply for credit transfers. Outstanding participants will receive a certificate of excellence.

> International atmosphere: With faculty and students hailing from all around the globe, participants can experience diverse cultural exchanges and foster long-lasting friendships.

> Exceptional academic resources: Students will have access to the abundant academic resources and networks of the LSE-Fudan Research Centre for Global Public Policy and the Fudan Institute for Global Public Policy (IGPP).

> Cultural immersion: Students will delve into the rich cultural history of Fudan University and the unique cosmopolitan atmosphere of Shanghai. The program will organize a variety of extracurricular activities, allowing participants to appreciate the allure of Shanghai as an international hub for business, finance, and innovation.

2. Course Information

In 2024, the International Summer School will provide 11 courses that encompass key areas of global public policy. The curriculum is both compact and thought-provoking. Exciting course introduction videos can be found on the official website. All courses will be delivered in person (except for the International Development and China course, which will include two online teaching sessions). The teaching schedule is outlined below.

Course schedule of the 2024 "Global Public Policy" International Summer School

Note: The first session runs from July 1 to 14; the second session runs from July 15 to 28. The exact teaching times are as follows: Mornings from 9 am-11:30 am, afternoons from 2 pm-4:30 pm, and evenings from 6 pm-8:30 pm.

3. Program arrangements

Summer School schedule

> Jan 15 to June 1, 2024: Registration, application review, admission notification, and payment of tuition

> By May 15, 2024: Finalize the course list (If any course cannot be offered due to special reasons, students will be notified promptly and given one opportunity to select an alternative course. If the student chooses not to switch courses, a full refund will be provided.)

> June 1 to 25, 2024: Visa application and accommodation booking

> June 30 to July 28, 2024: Summer School schedule

> By August 30, 2024: Issuance of completion certificates, transcripts, and certificates of excellence for outstanding students

Teaching location

Handan campus, Fudan University (No 220 Handan Road, Yangpu district, Shanghai)

Teaching schedule

> The Summer School has two consecutive teaching sessions, each spanning two weeks, with five to six courses offered per session. Each course consists of 10 classes totaling 25 academic hours within two weeks.

> The first teaching session is scheduled from July 1 to 5 and July 8 to 12, 2024. The second teaching session is scheduled from July 15 to 19 and July 22 to 26, 2024.

> Each class lasts for 2.5 hours, with three available time slots: Morning (9 am-11:30 am), afternoon (2 pm-4:30 pm), or evening (6 pm-8:30 pm).

> Course instructor decides how to measure student performance by means such as closed-book exams, open-book exams, or term papers.

Certificate and transcript

> Upon completing the Summer School and fulfilling the assessment criteria, students will receive a completion certificate and transcript issued by Fudan University.

> Students ranked in the top 10 percent of each course are eligible to apply for a certificate of excellence (Relevant students will be notified after the course ends).

4. Application information

Eligibility

> The Summer School primarily targets undergraduate students from domestic and international universities. A limited number of graduate students and young scholars from universities and research institutions, as well as professionals from public, nonprofit and for-profit sectors, may also get admitted. For high school students or recent graduates (limited to Chinese only) with a strong interest in the Summer School, please feel free to inquire about the program via email before applying.

> Chinese and international students of any nationality are welcome.

> Applicants should have strong English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills (proof of English proficiency is required).

Application materials

> Valid form of identity (Passport information page; Chinese students may provide their ID card);

> Recent, front-facing, colored passport-sized photograph with no headwear;

> Personal resume (Either in Chinese or English);

> Transcript; non-students should provide proof of employment;

> Proof of English proficiency, such as TOEFL, GRE, IELTS, or CET-4/6 scores. This requirement may be waived if your working language or university instruction language is English;

> Application form for the "Global Public Policy" International Summer School (Please visit the "Application Information" section on the official website to download.)

Application process

> International students should apply through the Fudan University International Students Office's online application system and upload the required materials accordingly.

Website: https://istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply

Program name: 2024 "Global Public Policy" International Summer School

Program code: 906253

Application fee: 400 yuan ($55.3)

> Chinese students should combine their application materials in the order mentioned above into a single PDF file and send it via email to igppadmin@fudan.edu.cn. Please title the email with "Student Name + Global Public Policy Summer School". In the body of the email, please list the names of the courses you are applying for.

Application and admission

> Application deadline for the Summer School: June 1

> To ensure the quality of learning, each student may enroll in a maximum of two courses per session (Please avoid registering for courses offered during the same time slot).

> Upon receiving the application materials, the review committee will comprehensively consider the applicant's professional background, academic potential, and overall abilities for selective admission until the maximum enrollment for each course is reached.

* Admission results will be notified via email within 10 business days after receiving the application. For international students, the admission notice required for Visa application will typically be delivered to the provided address within 15-20 business days.

* As Visa applications may take an extended period, please complete the application process as early as possible.

5. Contact

IGPP Administrative Office: Room 801A, West Sub-Building of Guanghua Towers, Fudan University.

Questions about courses:

Doctors Li Yunxiong and Ye Xin

Telephone: 021-65671572

Email: yunxiongli@fudan.edu.cn; yexin@fudan.edu.cn

Questions about application and registration:

Ms. Xu Man

Telephone: 021-65642019

Email: igppadmin@fudan.edu.cn