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Fudan University

Shanghai, CN · Ranking #3

Fudan University, founded in 1905 in Shanghai, was China’s first higher education institution established by a Chinese founder (Ma Xiangbo). It is a comprehensive research university and C9 League member with four campuses: Handan (main, Yangpu), Jiangwan, Fenglin, Zhangjiang. Eleven faculties, 35 schools and departments: humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, medicine, management, law, journalism, economics, international relations. Over 30,000 students; 70 bachelor’s, 224 master’s, 154 doctoral programmes; 50+ English-taught programmes. Strong in business, medicine, life sciences; THE subject top 40 in Business and Medical. Chinese Government and Shanghai Government scholarships; high employment.

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Fudan University

About the university

Fudan University, founded in 1905 in Shanghai, was China’s first higher education institution established by a Chinese founder (Ma Xiangbo). It is a comprehensive research university and C9 League member with four campuses: Handan (main, Yangpu), Jiangwan, Fenglin, Zhangjiang. Eleven faculties, 35 schools and departments: humanities, social sciences, science, engineering, medicine, management, law, journalism, economics, international relations. Over 30,000 students; 70 bachelor’s, 224 master’s, 154 doctoral programmes; 50+ English-taught programmes. Strong in business, medicine, life sciences; THE subject top 40 in Business and Medical. Chinese Government and Shanghai Government scholarships; high employment.

Key information

  • Location: Shanghai, CN
  • Ranking #3
  • QS #44
  • THE #36
  • US News #85
  • National ranking #3
  • Institution type: public

Popular faculties

  • Economics
  • School of Management
  • International School of Finance
  • Law
  • Journalism
  • International Relations and Public Affairs
  • Chinese Language and Literature
  • Philosophy
  • History
  • Foreign Languages
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences
  • Data Science
  • Information Science and Technology
  • Computer Science
  • Software
  • Clinical Medicine
  • Basic Medicine
  • Pharmacy
  • Public Health
  • Nursing

Programs (16)

  • Medicine
  • Economics
  • Journalism and Communication
  • Philosophy
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Law
  • International Relations
  • Finance and Accounting
  • Public Health
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Political Science

Campus life

Four campuses in Shanghai (Handan main in Yangpu with Guanghua Towers, Jiangwan, Fenglin, Zhangjiang). Dormitories with shared kitchens, laundry, 24h service. Student Societies Fair, Language Night, international galas. Over 1,600 beds at Handan, 160 at Fenglin for international students. Strong employment (undergrad ~90%); many graduates to finance, tech, government; 74.70% pursue further study (domestic or abroad).

Housing & accommodation

Housing cost: $280 - $620 / per month

Housing options

  • Handan campus dormitories (Main Building
  • Affiliated
  • Asian Youth Center)
  • Fenglin campus dormitories (single
  • double rooms); long-term and short-term rates

Student clubs and organizations

  • Student Societies Fair (spring)
  • Language Night (international and Chinese students)
  • New Year Gala for international students
  • Wushu team
  • cultural and academic societies

Sports

  • Wushu (Taijiquan
  • traditional boxing)
  • varsity and club sports; international students compete at Shanghai Wushu Festival

Career & internships

Employment rate: 90%

Partner companies

  • Huawei
  • China Ping An Insurance
  • China Construction Bank
  • China Agricultural Bank
  • semiconductor and technology companies
  • State Grid
  • banks
  • government and civil service

Internships: Employment rate for undergraduates ~90.23% (as of August 2024). Top employers: Huawei, Ping An Insurance, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank, semiconductor and tech firms; 264 in banking, 226 in civil service, 21 at State Grid. 74.70% pursue further study (1,849 domestic, 637 overseas). Strong programmes: Management Science, Preventive Medicine, Materials Physics, Biological Science (ranked #1 nationally). Career support through schools and university services.

Admission requirements

Required tests

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL

Required documents

  • Passport copy (valid until after enrolment)
  • diploma or proof of impending graduation
  • official transcripts (English or notarized translation)
  • TOEFL iBT ≥90 or IELTS ≥6.5 or equivalent (for English programmes)
  • HSK 210+ (for Chinese programmes)
  • two recommendation letters (professors/associate professors)
  • personal statement
  • proof of no criminal record
  • proof of financial support; upload to istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply

Minimum GPA: 3.7

Tuition costs

  • $3,200 - $13,000 / per year
  • Acceptance rate: 24.00%
  • Scholarships available: Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): full tuition waiver, accommodation or subsidy, medical insurance, monthly stipend (master’s 3,000 RMB, PhD 3,500 RMB). Apply via CSC portal (Agency 10246) and Fudan portal; master’s under 35, PhD under 40. Shanghai Government Scholarship and Confucius Institute scholarships also available. CGS covers master’s and doctoral programmes in humanities, social sciences, engineering, computer science, medicine, life sciences, law, business, economics. Check iso.fudan.edu.cn for current deadlines and conditions.

Quick facts

  • Founded: 1905
  • Teaching languages: english, chinese
  • Study formats: offline

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