Nankai University - Summer Program
City: Tianjin Country: China
Overview
-
Founded in 1919, Nankai University is one of China’s most prestigious public universities and the alma mater of former Prime Minister Zhou Enlai.
-
Located in Tianjin, a major international trading port and economic hub just 30 minutes from Beijing by bullet train.
-
Nankai has established partnerships with over 300 universities and research institutes across 40 countries, fostering global academic collaboration.
Students who are Canadian citizens applying for this program are encouraged to apply for funding through the Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) program.
When Can I Go?
Program Dates:
TBD for 2026 by partner university
Term Offered: Summer
U of A Application Status: Open
Deadline: Feb. 10, 2026
Partner Application Deadline: TBD
Eligibility Requirements
Open to: All Faculties
Level: Undergraduate, Graduate
GPA: Minimum cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 in the terms with your 24 most recently completed credits, faculty-specific requirements or partner university requirements, whichever is highest.
See Eligibility.
Fees & Costs
★ TBD for 2026
Nomination Fee: $250
Program Fee: TBD by partner university
PROGRAM TOTAL: TBD
Fees are subject to change without notice. Students are responsible for their own travel, visa fees, insurance, books and supplies, food, entertainment, and incidental expenses.
Program Information
To be updated for 2026
Language of Instruction: English, Chinese
-
Chinese Language Study Program (2025): A four-week, non-degree summer language and culture immersion running from June 30 to July 25, 2025, with a June 15 application deadline.
- Logic Summer School (2025): A specialized logic-focused summer course from August 4–15, 2025, with no provided accommodation.
Housing
Students have access to Nankai's overseas student dormitory in double occupancy rooms with bathroom facilities and broadband internet.
Program Contact
Funding Opportunities
Students receive on average between $1,400-$2,000 in funding.
Over 80% of students who apply get funding.