Launched in September 2010 the 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.

Master's degrees

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.

For more details on admission requirements, procedures, and program structure, please refer to the calendar page on GDDP masters program.

Doctor of Philosophy

Students in the GDDP program will acquire two graduate degrees. Graduates will receive a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from Simon Fraser University, and a second Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 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.

For more details on admission requirements, procedures, and program structure, please refer to the calendar page on GDDP Ph.D. program.