Shanghai, China

Fudan University

复旦大学 · FDU

A highly selective C9 university with broad Chinese-taught study and selected English-taught undergraduate programmes.

Plan your Fudan application with clear guidance on language, CSCA, academic fit, degree choice, costs, scholarships, housing, and student life in Shanghai.

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✓ Verified against official Fudan admissions sourcesLast updated 13 July 2026

QS ranking#30World University Rankings 2026

LocationShanghaiYangpu and other campuses

Teaching languageChinese & EnglishProgramme-specific

Degree length4–6 yearsMost degrees are 4 years

Tuition guideRMB 23k–100kPer year, depending on course

2026 deadline6 Mar 2026Final application phase closed

2026 entry

Is Fudan a realistic choice?

✓Good fitYou have excellent grades, relevant subject preparation, and the language skills needed for your chosen programme.
!CompetitiveAdmission is highly competitive and CSCA is required.
×Probably not suitableYou want a wide range of English-taught undergraduate programmes or are not ready to choose a specific programme.

Current application status 2026 applications closed Phase 1 closed 15 January; Phase 2 closed 6 March 2026

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About Fudan University

Overview

Fudan University is a comprehensive public research university in Shanghai and a member of China's C9 League. International applicants can choose from a broad range of Chinese-taught undergraduate programmes across humanities, social sciences, economics, management, science, engineering, and medicine.

Most undergraduate programmes are taught in Chinese. Fudan also offers a small number of English-taught undergraduate programmes with separate admissions notices and requirements.

Why choose Fudan

A leading C9 university with outstanding strengths across humanities, social sciences, economics, medicine, science, and international studies.

What to watch

Admission is highly competitive. CSCA is required, and application deadlines arrive earlier than many other Chinese universities.

Best-fit student

You have excellent grades, relevant subject preparation, and the language skills needed for your chosen programme.

Not ideal for

You want a wide range of English-taught undergraduate programmes or are not ready to choose a specific programme.

Study language

Language requirements

Chinese language

Chinese-version CSCA required; HSK is optional

Applicants for Chinese-taught programmes must take the Chinese version of CSCA. HSK is not mandatory, but Fudan lists HSK Level 5 with 210+ or HSK Level 6 with 180+ if submitted. Interviews for Chinese-taught programmes also assess your ability to communicate in Chinese.

English language

IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / DET 110 / PTE 61

Applicants whose native language is not English must provide an accepted English language qualification: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, DET 110, or PTE 61. Students whose main high-school courses were taught in English may be exempt, subject to Fudan's review.

Important for planning For the two Chinese Language for Foreigners tracks, HSK Level 4 with 180+ can waive the CSCA Chinese for Arts Majors paper, but Mathematics is still required.

Academic fit

Entry requirements

Qualification	Official Fudan requirement	ChinaStudyGuide estimate
A-Level	No general minimum score published	A*AA to AAA, with strong relevant subjects
IB	No general minimum score published	38–40+ overall with strong Higher Level alignment
SAT / AP	No general minimum score published	SAT 1450–1500+ plus strong AP or subject results
UEC / STPM	No general minimum score published	Top results in relevant subjects
Other	High-school diploma and full transcript; no universal score line	Top national-curriculum results with clear subject fit

The competitive targets below are ChinaStudyGuide's recommendations based on the competitiveness of Fudan admissions. They are intended as planning guidance only and are not official admission requirements.

Admissions assessment

CSCA

CSCA is required for all international undergraduate applicants to Fudan. Applicants must submit a valid original score report.

Do I need CSCA?

Chinese-taught undergraduate applicationRequired

English-taught undergraduate applicationRequired

Chinese Government Scholarship routeRequired

Required subjects by programme

Chinese-taught programmes: the Chinese version, with Chinese for Arts or Science Majors, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as specified in the official programme attachment
IOGG, UIPE, and GBF: Mathematics
UIPDB: Mathematics and Physics
MBBS: Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry

Register for the correct CSCA language and subject combination before the application window opens. Phase 1 accepted the December 2025 result; Phase 2 accepted December 2025 and January 2026 results.

Choose your route

Admission routes

AClosed for 2026

Main undergraduate application

Covers Fudan's main Chinese-taught undergraduate catalogue.

Application phases: 1–15 January and 23 February–6 March 2026
Language: Chinese-version CSCA; HSK optional but useful
Assessment: Document review followed by interview for applicants who meet the requirements

Undergraduate admissions ↗

BClosed for 2026

Alternative admission routes

Includes English-taught undergraduate programmes with separate admissions notices and requirements.

Application phases: 1–15 January and 23 February–6 March 2026
Language: English test required unless an accepted exemption applies
Assessment: CSCA, document review, and interview

English-taught programmes ↗

Programme choice comes first: confirm teaching language, CSCA subjects, tuition, duration, high-school subject expectations, and any restrictions on changing major.

From testing to arrival

Application process

1
Choose your programme
Confirm whether you are applying through the main Chinese-taught application or an English-taught degree with a separate admissions notice.
2
Check requirements
Review the teaching language, academic background, CSCA subjects, language scores, tuition, duration, and course-specific conditions.
3
Complete the required tests
Take CSCA in the correct language and subject combination, and arrange English testing for an English-taught degree unless an exemption applies.
4
Prepare your documents
Collect your personal statement, recommendations, academic results, passport, language and CSCA results, and any required financial or nationality documents.
5
Submit your application
Register in Fudan's international student system, complete the online application, upload the required materials, and pay the RMB 800 fee.
6
Receive your decision
Applicants who meet the requirements may be invited to interview. If pre-admitted, pay first-year tuition within two weeks and follow the decision instructions.
7
Visa and registration
Use the formal admission documents to prepare your visa, insurance, housing, arrival, and university registration.

Documents to prepareAcademic record, recommendations, test results, identity, and financial documents

Start early

Your supporting documents help Fudan assess both your academic ability and your suitability for the programme. Preparing them early gives you more time to submit a stronger application.

01Personal statement

Explain why you chose the programme, why Fudan is the right fit for your academic goals, and how your previous studies have prepared you.

02Recommendation letters

Choose teachers who know your academic performance well and can provide specific examples of your strengths, motivation, and potential.

03Academic record and test results

Prepare your full high-school transcript, diploma or expected-graduation certificate, CSCA score report, language results, and relevant national or international examination results.

04Ordinary passport identification page valid beyond 1 March 2027
05Proof of non-criminal record
06Financial support statement and supporting bank evidence
07Nationality-background documents where relevant
08Guarantee Statement if under 18 on 1 September 2026
09Notarised Chinese or English translations where originals use another language

Find your programme

Subjects

Browse undergraduate subjects from Fudan's official international undergraduate catalogue.

Popular searches

Search by subject, school, or teaching language.

Major / option	Subject area	School / department	Teaching language
Chinese Language for Foreigners (Language & Culture)	Languages	International Cultural Exchange School	Chinese
Chinese Language for Foreigners (Business Chinese)	Languages / Business	International Cultural Exchange School	Chinese
Chinese Literature	Humanities	Department of Chinese Language and Literature	Chinese
Chinese Language	Humanities	Department of Chinese Language and Literature	Chinese
History	Humanities	Department of History	Chinese
Cultural Heritage and Museology	Humanities	Department of Cultural Heritage and Museology	Chinese
Philosophy	Humanities	School of Philosophy	Chinese
Religion	Humanities	School of Philosophy	Chinese
Law	Social Sciences	Fudan Law School	Chinese
English	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
Translation	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
French	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
German	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
Japanese	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
Spanish	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
Russian	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
Korean	Languages	College of Foreign Languages and Literature	Chinese
Journalism	Social Sciences	School of Journalism	Chinese
Broadcasting	Social Sciences	School of Journalism	Chinese
Communication	Social Sciences	School of Journalism	Chinese
Advertising	Social Sciences	School of Journalism	Chinese
Political Science and Administration	Social Sciences	School of International Relations and Public Affairs	Chinese
International Politics	Social Sciences	School of International Relations and Public Affairs	Chinese
Public Administration	Social Sciences	School of International Relations and Public Affairs	Chinese
Sociology	Social Sciences	School of Social Development and Public Policy	Chinese
Social Work	Social Sciences	School of Social Development and Public Policy	Chinese
Tourism Management	Management	Department of Tourism	Chinese
Economics	Economics	School of Economics	Chinese
International Economics and Trade	Economics	School of Economics	Chinese
Finance	Economics	School of Economics	Chinese
Insurance	Economics	School of Economics	Chinese
Public Finance	Economics	School of Economics	Chinese
Management experimental programme	Management	School of Management	Chinese
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics	Science	School of Mathematical Sciences	Chinese
Physics	Science	Department of Physics	Chinese
Chemistry	Science	Department of Chemistry	Chinese
Energy Chemistry	Science	Department of Chemistry	Chinese
Biological Sciences	Science	School of Life Sciences	Chinese
Biotechnology	Science	School of Life Sciences	Chinese
Atmospheric Science	Science	Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences	Chinese
Environmental Science	Science	Department of Environmental Science and Engineering	Chinese
Polymer Materials and Engineering	Engineering	Department of Macromolecular Science	Chinese
Psychology	Science / Social Sciences	School of Social Development and Public Policy	Chinese
Computer Science and Technology	Engineering	College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence	Chinese
Software Engineering	Engineering	College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence	Chinese
Artificial Intelligence	Engineering	College of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence	Chinese
Electronic Information Science and Technology	Engineering	College of Future Information Innovation	Chinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and Engineering	Engineering	College of Future Information Innovation	Chinese
Communications Engineering	Engineering	College of Future Information Innovation	Chinese
Biomedical Engineering	Engineering / Health	College of Biomedical Engineering	Chinese
Materials Science and Engineering	Engineering	College of Smart Materials and Future Energy	Chinese
New Energy Science and Engineering	Engineering	College of Smart Materials and Future Energy	Chinese
Aircraft Design and Engineering	Engineering	College of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing	Chinese
Theoretical and Applied Mechanics	Engineering	College of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing	Chinese
Intelligent Science and Technology	Engineering	College of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced Manufacturing	Chinese
Nursing	Health	School of Nursing, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
Pharmaceutical Sciences	Health	School of Pharmacy, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
Stomatology	Medicine	School of Stomatology, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
Clinical Medicine (5 years)	Medicine	School of Medicine, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
Basic Medical Sciences	Medicine	School of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
Preventive Medicine	Medicine	School of Public Health, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
Public Utilities Management	Health Management	School of Public Health, Shanghai Medical College	Chinese
International Organizations and Global Governance (IOGG)	Social Sciences	School of International Relations and Public Affairs	English
Undergraduate International Program in Economics (UIPE)	Economics	School of Economics	English
Global Bachelor of Fintech (GBF)	Finance / Technology	School of Management	English
Data Science and Big Data Technology (UIPDB)	Data Science	School of Data Science	English
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)	Medicine	Shanghai Medical College	English

View Fudan undergraduate admissions ↗

How to use this list:Open the official programme notice to confirm the current name, school, teaching language, duration, CSCA subjects, health restrictions, and whether changing major is allowed.

Budget planning

Fees & funding

TuitionChoose a programme reference

Degree lengthMost routes are 4 years; MBBS is 6

AccommodationRMB 42,000Estimated monthly cost: about RMB 3,500

MealsRMB 24,000Estimated monthly cost: about RMB 2,000

TransportRMB 5,000Annual estimate

MiscellaneousPlan extraFlights, visa, books, setup costs, and deposits

Estimated Year 1 BudgetExcludes flights, visa, and setup costs

RMB 94,000

Indicative full-degree budget4 years, before inflation or tuition changes

RMB 376,000

Funding your degree

Scholarships

Scholarship	Typical cover	Difficulty	CSCA?	Key note
Chinese Government Scholarship	Full or partial support according to the award category	Very high	Yes	Follow CSC and dispatching-authority rules as well as Fudan requirements.
Shanghai Government Scholarship	Full or partial support depending on class and programme	High	Yes	Availability varies by programme; the 2026 MBBS guide lists two Class B awards.
Fudan University International Students' Scholarship	University support according to the current notice	High	Yes	Check whether your programme, nationality, and application route are eligible.
International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship	Support under the scholarship's current coverage rules	High	Route-specific	Relevant only to eligible Chinese-language education routes.

Apply early and read both noticesScholarship timing and documents can differ from self-funded admission. Compare coverage and routes in our scholarship guide.

Where you may live

Accommodation

On-campus option

International student dormitories

Campus housing is convenient but limited. If rooms are full, join the waiting list; places released by other students are offered in order.

Best for: Students who want a simpler first arrival and campus-based routine
Plan for: Early-August booking, prompt payment, campus location, room type, and a backup

Off-campus option

Private rental in Shanghai

Private rental is the practical backup if a dormitory is unavailable or if you want more independence in Shanghai.

Best for: Students who miss campus housing or prefer a private arrangement
Plan for: Deposit, contract, commute, utilities, and temporary-residence registration within 24 hours of moving in

Treat campus housing as limited until your reservation is confirmed. Do not arrive in Shanghai without an off-campus backup.

Life in Shanghai

Student life

Student life at Fudan combines a rigorous academic environment with the opportunities of one of Asia's leading international cities. Your experience will vary by school and campus, but Shanghai offers excellent access to finance, healthcare, technology, media, and international organisations.

园

Campus

Handan is the best-known main campus, while medical and some specialist study may use other locations. Check where your course is taught before choosing accommodation.

城

City

Shanghai combines excellent public transport, an international environment, and opportunities in finance, technology, healthcare, media, and research.

语

Language

Even on English-taught programmes, some Chinese will make everyday life, university administration, internships, and student activities much easier.

业

Career opportunities

Shanghai is particularly useful for students interested in finance, consulting, technology, data, healthcare, media, research, and international business.

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