Fudan University arranges its 2026 summer course "Governing the Digital State: Public Policy and Social Governance in the 21st Century," and up to 4 NHH students may be nominated for a fee waiver.
Taught by Professor Minna van Gerven (University of Helsinki & Fudan University MOHRSS Foreign Expert), this course explores how digital transformation reshapes public administration, policy-making, and social governance. It covers critical topics such as AI in public services, algorithmic bias, digital inequality, and global governance models, with interactive lectures, case discussions, and group presentations.
The Summer School primarily targets undergraduate students, but graduate students may also apply. Priority is given to undergraduate applicants.
For more information about the course, please see: Governing the digital state: public policy and social governance in the 21st century.
For program-wide details, see: Program Arrangements.
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Course Details
Course Details
- Dates: The course will run from July 6 to July 17, 2026 (two weeks, with classes held on weekdays: July 6-10 and July 13-17).
- Class Time: Morning slot (9:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 2.5 teaching hours per session), totaling 25 hours of instruction across 10 classes.
- Location: Handan Campus, Fudan University (220 Handan Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai).
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How to Apply
How to Apply
Application is a two-step process. Both steps must be completed:
1. Submit your application per email to international@nhh.no, with the title “Application Fudan summer course Governing the Digital State”. Deadline Monday 30.03.2026.
Include the following:
We will review applications and select up to 4 candidates for nomination to Fudan University. NHH's selection will be based on the candidate's motivation, relevant experience, and grades. Selected candidates will be contacted by email between Tuesday 31.03. and Friday 03.04. for step two.
2. If you are selected, you will be asked to provide the following material:
- valid ID/passport (scan),
- recent, front-facing, colored passport-sized photograph with no headwear;
- resumé,
- transcript of records,
- the filled-out application form.
All documents (resumé, transcript, application form) must be submitted as .pdf. Deadline to submit the relevant documents to international@nhh.no: Monday 13.04.2026.
If you are not nominated, you may still choose to apply to Fudan's summer course(s) of your own volition, following directions on their website. NHH is not involved in that process in any way.
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Admission Notification
Admission Notification
Fudan University will review applications and notify students with the results via email within 10 business days of receiving all materials from NHH. International students will receive official admission documents for visa applications within 15 business days.
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Course fee policy
Course fee policy
The full course fee waiver applies exclusively to Minna van Gerven’s course.
The 10% discount for Nordic Centre member institutions applies to all other summer school courses for students who submit their applications by May 1.
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Transcript and credits
Transcript and credits
Students admitted under the full fee waiver for Minna van Gerven’s course will not receive official Fudan University credits or a formal transcript. Students who may choose to enrol in other courses with the 10% discount will receive official Fudan University credits and a formal transcript upon successful completion.
In neither of these cases do credits get recognised as part of your NHH diploma.
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Final admission probability
Final admission probability
Nominated students for the fee-waiver places will be considered competitively (based on grades and resumé) among other fee-waiver applicants from Nordic Centre member institutions. Admission cannot be guaranteed.
For paid applications (with the 10% discount), admission is very likely as long as students meet the basic application requirements.
Questions?
Feel free to email us at international@nhh.no if you have further questions.