About
About Fudan University
Fudan University (复旦大学) was founded in Shanghai in 1905 as Fudan Public School — the first institution of higher education established by a Chinese citizen. Its name, drawn from a Confucian classic, evokes brilliant light renewing itself day after day.
Today Fudan is a comprehensive C9 League university and a Class A Double First-Class institution, organized into 11 faculties spanning philosophy, economics, law, the humanities, science, engineering, medicine, management and the arts. It took its modern form after merging with Shanghai Medical University in 2000.
Fudan teaches around 30,000 students, including more than 3,600 international students, across four campuses in Shanghai, and offers over 50 English-taught programs at undergraduate and graduate level.
Consistently among the leading universities in the country
Comprehensive C9 university
A member of China’s elite C9 League and a Class A Double First-Class university, strong across the humanities, sciences, medicine and management.
Ranked among the world’s best
Ranked #30 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.
50+ English-taught programs
More than 50 degree programs are taught in English — one of the widest English-taught offerings in China.
Founded by a Chinese educator
Established in 1905 as the first Chinese-founded institution of higher education.
Admission
Admission, programs & tuition
Fudan University admits international students to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and to non-degree Chinese-language programs. It offers 70 bachelor’s, 224 master’s and 154 doctoral programs, with more than 50 taught in English. Conditional admission is not available — applicants must meet the language requirements at the time of application. Applications are made through the online system at istudent.fudan.edu.cn.
Degree programs
Select a degree level to see tuition, duration and entry requirements.
Bachelor’s degreeUndergraduate
Four- to five-year undergraduate degrees in Chinese or English. English-taught options include Economics, Global Fintech, Data Science, International Organizations & Global Governance and the MBBS medical degree.
- English-taught programs (economics, fintech, data science)
- RMB 80,000 / year
- MBBS / clinical medicine
- RMB 75,000 / year (varies by stage)
- Chinese-taught programs
- Set per discipline — see official tuition standard
Application requirements
- Non-Chinese citizen with a valid passport; those who became foreign nationals from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan must have held that nationality for at least four years.
- High-school graduation certificate and transcripts with notarized English translation.
- Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 5 (210+ for science, engineering and medicine; 240+ for humanities and social sciences) or HSK Level 6.
- English-taught programs: TOEFL iBT 90+ or IELTS 6.5+ for applicants from non-English-speaking countries.
- Foreigner physical-examination form, statement of financial support and guarantee statement.
Master’s degreeGraduate
Two- to three-year master’s degrees across philosophy, economics, law, the sciences, engineering, medicine, management and the arts, with many programs taught fully in English.
- Standard programs
- RMB 28,000–50,000 / year
- English-taught & professional programs
- Higher — set per program
Application requirements
- Foreign passport holder with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Notarized degree certificate and academic transcripts.
- A study plan and (typically) two recommendation letters.
- HSK or TOEFL/IELTS scores depending on the language of instruction.
- Passport biographical page and program-specific materials.
Doctoral degreeGraduate
Doctoral study across the sciences, medicine, engineering, the humanities and the social sciences.
- Doctoral programs
- RMB 30,000–70,000 / year
Application requirements
- Foreign passport holder with a master’s degree or equivalent.
- A research proposal and academic transcripts.
- Two academic recommendation letters.
- Language-proficiency test scores as required by the program.
- Passport biographical page and program-specific materials.
Non-degree programs
Chinese Language Program (ICES)
Long- and short-term Mandarin programs run by the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES), combining practical language study with Chinese culture.
Fee · By program
Exchange & visiting students
Students nominated by partner universities, or self-funded visiting students, study for one or two semesters.
Fee · Per exchange agreement
International Summer Session
Short English-taught summer courses for international students across a range of subjects.
Fee · By program
Documents to prepare
- Valid foreign passport (biographical page).
- Highest degree or graduation certificate with notarized English translation.
- Academic transcripts with notarized English translation.
- Language-proficiency scores — HSK for Chinese-taught programs, TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught programs.
- Study plan or research proposal, and recommendation letters for graduate applicants.
- Statement of financial support and a guarantee statement.
- Foreigner physical-examination form and program-specific documents.
Application timeline
- 1
Degree program application window
Until ~Mar 2026Applications for autumn 2026 degree programs run through the online system, with deadlines around early March 2026 (varies by program).
- 2
Chinese Government Scholarship deadline
By 10 Dec 2025Applications for the 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship close on 10 December 2025.
- 3
Chinese Language Program intakes
Spring & autumnLong-term Chinese-language programs admit students for the spring and autumn semesters.
- 4
Registration & start of the autumn semester
Sep 2026Admitted students register on campus and the academic year begins.
Tuition is charged per academic year and varies sharply by program — English-taught and medical programs cost significantly more than Chinese-taught ones. Budget separately for the application fee, accommodation and insurance, and confirm the current figure in Fudan’s official tuition standard before applying.
Funding
Scholarships
International students at Fudan can apply for national, municipal and university scholarships. Fully funded options cover tuition, accommodation, insurance and a monthly stipend; others cover tuition fully or partly.
Chinese Government Scholarship
Full funding: tuition, accommodation, comprehensive insurance and a monthly stipend (RMB 2,500 undergraduate, RMB 3,000 master’s, RMB 3,500 doctoral).
Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens applying for degree study; the 2026 application deadline is 10 December 2025.
Shanghai Government Scholarship
Full or partial tuition for international degree students in Shanghai.
Eligibility: International degree students at Shanghai universities, awarded on academic merit.
Fudan University Scholarship
Full or partial tuition, awarded on academic performance.
Eligibility: Self-funded international degree students.
Fudan University STEM Elite Scholarship
Funding for outstanding international postgraduate students in STEM fields.
Eligibility: International applicants to eligible STEM master’s and doctoral programs.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
Tuition, accommodation and stipend for Chinese-language and Chinese-teaching programs.
Eligibility: Students of Chinese language and the Chinese-teaching track.
Research
Research at the university
Fudan is one of China’s top research universities, with 27 disciplines listed in the national Double First-Class plan and a research base spanning the sciences, medicine, engineering, the humanities and the social sciences.
State key laboratories
Five state key laboratories plus a state mathematics center and national clinical-medicine research centers.
Medicine & life sciences
A major strength since the 2000 merger with Shanghai Medical University, with national clinical research centers and affiliated hospitals.
Humanities & social sciences
One of China’s leading centers for economics, journalism, international relations, philosophy, history and Chinese literature.
Sciences & engineering
Research across mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials, microelectronics and data science.
- 27 Fudan disciplines are listed in the national Double First-Class plan.
- Fudan hosts five state key laboratories and a state mathematics center.
- The medical school and affiliated hospitals run national clinical-medicine research centers.
- Fudan is consistently among China’s most-cited universities in the sciences and social sciences.
Global engagement
Global engagement
Fudan has built one of China’s most international campuses, with cooperation agreements across the world and a large flow of students and faculty abroad each year.
S³ Asia MBA
A dual-degree MBA run with Korea University and the National University of Singapore since 2008.
Fudan–Durham DBA
A Doctor of Business Administration delivered with Durham University Business School since 2006.
50+ English-taught degrees
More than 50 degree programs taught fully in English at undergraduate and graduate level, attracting students worldwide.
Global exchange network
Cooperation agreements with 270+ universities and institutions in over 40 countries and regions.
Career
Career & alumni
Fudan graduates are highly sought after by employers, especially in Shanghai’s finance, technology, media and professional-services sectors.
Career support
- Career counselling, workshops and employability support for students.
- Recruitment events and employer partnerships, with strong links to Shanghai’s finance and business sectors.
- Guidance on graduate study, public service and international careers.
- An active alumni network across China and worldwide.
Notable alumni
Wang Huning
Senior Chinese Communist Party leader; chairman of the CPPCC.
Yang Fujia
Physicist and former chancellor of the University of Nottingham.
Li Ta-tsien
Mathematician and member of the French Academy of Sciences.
Campus life
Campus life
Fudan’s historic main campus sits in the Yangpu district of Shanghai, with three further campuses across the city for medicine, science and technology.
Accommodation
Handan Campus International Student Dormitory
RMB 90/day (single) · RMB 60/day (double)
A 23-storey building housing more than 1,600 students; rooms have a private bathroom, furniture, bedding and air-conditioning. Availability is limited, so many students rent apartments nearby.
Fenglin Campus Dormitory
By room type
A smaller dormitory (around 160 places) serving students based at the Fenglin medical campus.
Dining
Each campus has canteens and cafeterias serving Chinese and international food at student prices, with a student activity center hosting cultural and social events.
Facilities
Libraries
Well-equipped libraries, including the Guanghua Twin Towers — a campus landmark housing collections and research centers.
Sport & recreation
A gymnasium, outdoor track, basketball courts and football fields on the Handan campus.
Health care
On-campus medical services and affiliated hospitals; insurance is required for international students.
Four Shanghai campuses
Handan (main), Fenglin (medicine), Zhangjiang (science and technology) and Jiangwan campuses across the city.
Campus
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much is tuition at Fudan University for international students?+
English-taught undergraduate programs cost about RMB 80,000 per year and the MBBS medical degree around RMB 75,000 per year; Chinese-taught undergraduate tuition is lower and set per discipline. Master’s programs start around RMB 28,000–50,000 per year and doctoral programs RMB 30,000–70,000 per year.
What are the admission requirements for international students at Fudan University?+
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport. Chinese-taught programs require HSK Level 5–6; English-taught programs require TOEFL iBT 90 or IELTS 6.5. Fudan does not offer conditional admission, so language requirements must be met at the time of application.
Does Fudan University offer scholarships for international students?+
Yes. International students can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship (fully funded), the Shanghai Government Scholarship, the Fudan University Scholarship, the STEM Elite Scholarship and Chinese-language scholarships.
When is the application deadline for Fudan University?+
Degree-program applications for autumn 2026 close around early March 2026, varying by program. The 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship deadline is 10 December 2025.
Does Fudan University teach programs in English?+
Yes. Fudan offers more than 50 English-taught degree programs at undergraduate and graduate level, one of the widest English-taught ranges among Chinese universities.
Where do international students live at Fudan University?+
Fudan offers international student dormitories on the Handan and Fenglin campuses; a single room costs about RMB 90 per day and a double room about RMB 60 per day. Availability is limited, so many students rent apartments nearby.
Contact
Contact the admissions offices
Reach the International Students Office (ISO) for questions about applications, documents, scholarships and arrival. Type university programs and offices are based on campus in Shanghai.
- Office
- International Students Office (ISO)
- Address
- International Students Office, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, P.R. China
Verified from official sources · last checked 2026-05-17
Tuition, fees and deadlines change every intake. Always confirm the current figures on the official Tsinghua pages before applying.