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About Shanghai

Shanghai is a global financial hub located on the eastern coast of China, along the Yangtze River Delta. With a population of over 24 million, it is China’s most populous city and a major economic powerhouse. Shanghai experiences a subtropical climate. As one of China’s most cosmopolitan cities, Shanghai is home to the headquarters of numerous multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies, including China State Construction Engineering, SAIC Motor, and Bank of China. Additionally, it is a center for education, culture, and research, with world-class universities like Fudan University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Known for its skyline and landmarks like the Oriental Pearl Tower and The Bund, Shanghai seamlessly blends modern innovation with rich cultural heritage, making it a key city in both China and the global landscape.

Fudan University

Founded in 1905, Fudan University is one of China’s most prestigious and historic institutions of higher education.

Ranked among the top 5 universities in China and consistently listed within the top 100 universities globally in major rankings such as QS, THE, and ARWU.

One of the C9 League members (the so-called “China’s Ivy League") in China.

About Fudan University Campus

Founded in 1905, 1.Fudan University’s campus is located in Shanghai, one of China’s most dynamic and international cities.

A proud member of the C9 League (China’s Ivy League) and part of the “Double First Class” initiative, which aims to cultivate world-class universities and disciplines.

Renowned for its excellence in humanities, social sciences, management, medicine, and natural sciences.

The university has four campuses in Shanghai, with a vibrant community of over 45,000 students, including a growing number of international students.

Fudan is also widely recognized for its cutting-edge research, global collaborations, and contributions to innovation and sustainable development in China and beyond.

Modern dormitories and study areas create a comfortable environment for focused academic life.

World University Rankings

144th

Asia University Rankings

13th

Chinese University Ranking

7th

All Course & Majors:

Schools	Majors （Taught in English）	Undergraduate Programs	Master Program	PhD Program
School Of Economics and Science	Global Finance	✓	✓	✓
	International Economics	✓	✓
	Data Science & Big Data Technology	✓	✓	✓
	International Organizations & Global Governance	✓	✓
School of Philosophy	Philosophy	✓	✓
	Chinese Philosophy	✓	✓
	Foreign Philosophies	✓	✓
	Logic	✓	✓
	Ethics	✓	✓
	Science of Religion	✓	✓
	Philosophy of Science and Technology	✓	✓
School of Economics	Theoretical Economics	✓
	Applied Economics	✓	✓	✓
	Political Economy	✓	✓	✓
	Business Management	✓	✓	✓
	History of Economic Thought	✓	✓
	World Economics	✓	✓
	Population, Resources & Environmental Economics	✓	✓
School of Education	Education Science	✓	✓
	Curriculum & Teaching Methodology	✓	✓
	Higher Education	✓	✓
School of Psychology	Applied Psychology	✓	✓
School of Literature	Chinese Literature	✓	✓
	Foreign Languages & Literatures	✓	✓
	Theory of Literature and Art	✓	✓
	Comparative Literature and World Literature	✓	✓
School of Journalism & Communication	Journalism	✓
	Communication	✓
	Advertising	✓
Law school	Jurisprudence	✓
School of International Relations & Public Affairs	International Politics	✓	✓	✓
School of International Relations & Public Affairs	Public Policy		✓	✓
School of Sciences & Technology	Mathematics	✓	✓	✓
	Applied Mathematics	✓	✓	✓
	Physics	✓	✓	✓
	Chemistry	✓	✓
	Biology	✓	✓
	Environmental Science & Engineering	✓	✓	✓
	Computer Science	✓	✓	✓
	Software Engineering	✓	✓	✓
School of Medical Sciences	Clinical Medicine	✓	✓	✓
	MBBS	✓
	Public Health	✓	✓
	Pharmacy	✓	✓
	Nursing	✓	✓
School of Environmental & Earth Sciences	Environmental Science	✓	✓	✓
	Ocean Sciences		✓
	Atmospheric Science		✓
	Ecology	✓	✓

Fees

Fees	Programe	Amount	Occurrence
Application		CNY 400	Only First Year
Tuition	Undergraduate Programs	CNY 22,000 – 40,000	Per Year
	Masters Programs	CNY 28,000 – 50,000	Per Year
	PhD Programs	CNY 30,000 – 55,000	Per Year
Accommodation	Single Room	CNY 3,600	Per Month
	Double Room	CNY2,700	Per Month
	All the rooms are furnished and include individual bathroom, water heater, air-conditioner, internet access and optional paid central heating. Public kitchen and laundry facilities are in the dormitory buildings.
Comprehensive Medical Insurance		CNY 900	Per Semester
Physical Examination		CNY 500	Only First Year
Residence Permit		CNY 400	per year

Scholarships

Scholarship Name	Chinese Govt. Scholarship (CSC)
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Undergraduate	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 2,500 per month	Per Academic Year
Master Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,000 per month	Per Academic Year
PhD Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,500 per month	Per Academic Year
2
Scholarship Name	Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Undergraduate	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 2,500 per month	Per Academic Year
Master Programs	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,000 per month	Per Academic Year
PhD Program	Full scholarship covers Tuition, accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and living allowance CNY 3,500 per month	Per Academic Year
3
Scholarship Name	Fudan University Scholarship
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Master’s Programs	Up to 50% of annual tuition fees for outstanding new students	Per Academic Year
4
Scholarship Name	“Give-a-Hand” Wang Jialian Need-based Scholarship
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Undergraduate	Monthly Living Allowance CNY 3,000 – 7,000/Month	Per Academic Year
Master Program	Monthly Living Allowance CNY 3,000 – 7,000/Month	Per Academic Year
PhD Program	Monthly Living Allowance CNY 3,000 – 7,000/Month	Per Academic Year
5
Scholarship Name	Fudan IMBA Entry Scholarships
Program	Amount	Occurrence
Master’s Program(IMBA)	Covers Full or Partial Tuition fees, Based on Scholarship.	Per Academic Year

Application Requirements:

Citizens of a country other than the People’s Republic of China complying with the relevant regulations set by Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC;
Applicants for Bachelor’s programs should be Senior School Certificate holders and under the age of 25;
Applicants for Master’s programs should be Bachelor’s degree holders and under the age of 35;
Applicants for PhD programs should be Master’s degree holders and under the age of 40;
In good health, both mentally and physically.

Application Materials

All application documents in languages other than English or Chinese must be notarized in English or Chinese. All documents shall be submitted online:

Passport home page;
Official degree certificate;
Official transcripts;
A study plan of at least 1,500 words;
Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors;
Curriculum Vitae;
Language proficiency certificates:

TOEFL≥80, IELTS≥ 6.0 or Duolingo English Test ≥ 90;
No certificates when the applicant’s first language is English or their previous degree is from universities in English speaking countries;

A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form (usually issued within 6 months before the application submission date);
Non-criminal record report (usually issued within six months before the application submission date);
Bank Statement (at least CNY 30,000 or equivalent foreign currency);
Proof of outstanding academic achievements, sports, art, cultural exchanges, public welfare activities, etc. (not mandatory).

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