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SFU-ZJU Graduate Dual-Degree Program (Master's Degree)
Overview
Launched in September 2010 the Graduate Dual-Degree Program (GDDP) is a unique program in Canada, and the first of this kind, jointly developed by Simon Fraser University (SFU) and Zhejiang University (ZJU), China. The program builds on the highly successful and award-winning SFU-ZJU undergraduate dual-degree program (DDP) and allows students to experience graduate studies in both China and Canada. By studying at two internationally recognized universities, students have an opportunity to work with world-class researchers and industry partners from both countries, benefit from diverse scientific research approaches, and gain a major career advantage in the global market.
Students in the GDDP program will acquire two graduate degrees. Graduates will receive a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree from Simon Fraser University, and a Master of Software Engineering (MSE) degree from Zhejiang University. Students will study and conduct research at both universities.
The language of instruction at Simon Fraser University is English, while at Zhejiang University, it is either English and/or Chinese.
Program at-a-glance
This program consists of a blend of course work, co-op practicum, and extended essays.
Simon Fraser University students complete a minimum of 23 course units from both institutions. ZJU students complete a minimum of 24 course units from both institutions.
All students complete at least 15 units of course, practicum/project and extended essay at SFU.
Students are expected to complete the program requirements in three years.
Admission Requirements
Students must be admitted to one university, and then apply and be admitted to the other university.
To qualify for admission, students must satisfy the usual admission requirements as specified by each university. At SFU the admission requirements are stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. The university the student is first admitted to will be referred to as the student's 'home' university. Students whose home university is Simon Fraser University are called SFU students while those whose home university is Zhejiang are called ZJU students.
Once admitted to the home university, the student may then apply for admission to the graduate dual degree program normally within 12 months of the date of admission to the home university graduate program. The program application requires the support and involvement of the student's supervisor at the home university. The graduate program committee at the home university decides whether to recommend the student for admission to the GDDP. A recommended individual's application will then be forwarded to the other partner university. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of that partner university.
SFU minimum university admission requirements
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the graduate general regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled.