Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC)

Country: China City: Various

Please note:
1. Information on this page is only applicable to full-time students at the U of A who are Canadian citizens;
2. CLIC Support is automatically provided to successful program applicants.

Overview

The Canada Learning Initiative in China (CLIC) connects Canadian university students with Chinese universities through unique study abroad programs. Participating in a CLIC program is a great way for Canadian students to have innovative and meaningful educational opportunities in China. Through CLIC, the Ministry of Education in China and CLIC Canadian member universities have partnered to cover a variety of costs for Canadian students who desire to study in China.

CLIC is uniquely tailored to meet the needs of Canadian students. CLIC makes learning opportunities in China more accessible, through significant funding options and improved credit transfers. CLIC is not only beneficial to students, but it will also support and improve Canada's ability to build productive relationships with China, to expand reciprocal trade, and to improve collaboration in business, research, innovation and cultural exchanges.

Canada Learning Initiative in China Website

When can I go?

Summer, Fall, Winter, Full Year

Eligibility Requirements

Only full time students at the University of Alberta who are Canadian citizens are eligible for CLIC support.

Funding & Housing

The purpose of CLIC is to make study in China highly accessible and valuable. CLIC is specifically designed to address the challenges students face with studying abroad, including the financial burden. Financial support for travel and study in China includes:

Education Abroad Award (also known as Travel Scholarship; this is automatically granted to successful program applicants)
CNY 3000 (≈ CAD 600) per month stipend (this amount will be disbursed by the host universities in China)
Subsidized accommodations
Free medical insurance provided by the China Scholarship Council

Note:

Only Canadian citizens are eligible for CLIC support;
If you are already receiving a scholarship from the China Scholarship Council, you will not be eligible to receive CLIC financial support;
Students may only receive CLIC support for one summer program throughout their academic career.

How to apply

You will need to take the following steps:

Step 1: Apply to your Education Abroad Program
Deadlines:

January 21, 2025, for CLIC exchanges (Fall 2025, Winter 2026 and Full-Year 2025/26)
February 10, 2025, for CLIC-funded summer programs (Summer 2025)

The students who are successfully nominated to the CLIC programs will be notified to take Steps 2 - 5. Find details here.

Eligible Programs for CLIC Support

Exchange Programs

University level:

Faculty of Medicine:

Zhejiang University, Medical School (short-term, special conditions)

School of Business:

Summer Study Abroad Programs

Summer Programs Approved for U of A credit

International Development: Education at East China Normal University

Pre-Approved for EDPS 3XX (3 credits)

Global Ecology at East China Normal University

Pre-Approved for BIOL 367 (Conservation Biology)

Archaeology at Shandong University

Pre-Approved for Anthrop 2XX (3 credits)

Internship Programs

Research internships are available for U of A students. Details here (to be updated for 2025). Please enter the name of the internship you'd like to apply for in your Letter of Intent.

Shandong University Internship Opportunities:

Information on placements coming soon. This space will be updated when they are available.