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Fudan University official seal

FDUShanghai, China

International undergraduate study

Fudan University

复旦大学

A leading research university in Shanghai

  • Founded 1905
  • C9 League
  • Project 985
  • Project 211
Official Fudan sources checkedUpdated 2 September 2026
QS ranking#26
LocationShanghai
Teaching languageChinese / English
Degree length4–6 years
Tuition guideRMB 23k–100k
Application status2026 closed

01/ 11Overview

A remarkable place to begin.

Founded in 1905. A comprehensive research university and C9 member, with four campuses across Shanghai and strengths spanning the humanities, sciences and medicine.

Explore FDU’s story and strengths

History & identity

Founded in 1905 as Fudan Public School, Fudan is a comprehensive research university in Shanghai and a member of the C9 League. Its merger with Shanghai Medical University in 2000 strengthened its medical teaching and research. Today, university life spans the Handan, Jiangwan, Fenglin, and Zhangjiang campuses.

Academic strengths

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 degrees are taught in Chinese. Fudan also offers five English-taught options with separate admissions notices and requirements.

  • Academic breadth

    Explore humanities, sciences, medicine and business within one comprehensive research university.

  • International recognition

    Join a respected C9 research community with academic connections worldwide.

  • Shanghai and campus life

    Combine a campus routine with Shanghai’s cultural life and international business environment.

02/ 11Language requirements

What language do you need?

Chinese language HSK 5 · 210+ / HSK 6 · 180+ Recommended for Chinese-taught degrees; HSK is not mandatory Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • No alternative certificate is specified.

For Chinese-taught degrees. HSK is not mandatory; we recommend submitting one of these scores. Interviews still assess your ability to communicate in Chinese.

English language IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / DET 110 / PTE 61 For English-taught degrees; native-language and school-language waivers may apply Scores, alternatives & exam details

Accepted alternatives

  • Native English speakers do not need an English test report. Applicants whose main high-school courses were taught in English may receive a waiver.

For English-taught degrees only. Applicants whose native language is not English must provide an accepted qualification unless a waiver applies.

03/ 11Entry requirements

Your grades. Your starting point.

Compare the published requirement with a competitive target.

Official requirementPublished by FDU

Competitive estimateChinaStudyGuide target

Our competitive estimate is planning guidance, not an official admission requirement.

04/ 11CSCA

Do you need CSCA?

General admissionRequired
Chinese Government ScholarshipRequired
Which CSCA subjects do you need?
Chinese

Chinese-taught degrees: Humanities Chinese or STEM Chinese, as assigned in the paper table.

By programme
Mathematics

All Chinese- and English-taught degrees.

Required
Physics

English: UIPDB and MBBS. Chinese: specified science and engineering majors.

By programme
Chemistry

English: MBBS. Chinese: specified chemistry, life science, materials, energy and medical majors.

By programme

Chinese degrees take papers in Chinese; the two Chinese Language for Foreigners tracks waive Humanities Chinese with HSK 4 at 180+. English: Mathematics for IOGG/UIPE/GBF; add Physics for UIPDB, and Physics + Chemistry for MBBS.

Register for the correct CSCA language and subject combination before the application window opens. Chinese-taught paper combinations ↗ · English-taught paper combinations ↗ · Official CSCA website ↗

05/ 11Admission routes

Find your way in.

Chinese-taught undergraduate study or one of five English-taught degrees.

Application dates & eligibility
Official route details

06/ 11Application process

From application to arrival.

Step 01

Take the required tests

Choose your degree and take CSCA in the correct language and subjects. For 2026, Phase 1 accepted December 2025 scores; Phase 2 accepted December 2025 or January 2026 scores.

Documents that deserve an early start

Application materials

Personal statement

Chinese: under 1,500 characters · English: under 5,000

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

Recommendation letters

English-taught routes · two letters in English

Choose teachers who know your academic work well and can support their comments with specific examples of your strengths, subject readiness, motivation, and potential.

Academic record and test results

Both routes

Prepare your full high-school transcript, diploma or expected-graduation certificate, CSCA report, and applicable language and academic test results. Include university transcripts if you are already at university.

All other required documents

  • Passport and nationality documents

    Ordinary passport valid beyond 1 March 2027. Applicants with relevant Chinese-parent or former-Chinese nationality backgrounds must provide the additional identity and residence evidence specified in the guide.

  • Proof of non-criminal record

    Required for the undergraduate application.

  • Financial support evidence

    A financial-capacity or sponsorship statement is required. If using a financial guarantor, provide their ID and a bank certificate showing at least RMB 100,000 or equivalent. This is proof of funds, not a deposit payable to Fudan.

  • Guardian guarantee, if under 18

    If under 18 on 1 September 2026, provide the Guarantee Statement from an adult living in mainland China with a stable income.

  • Photograph and visa records

    Recent full-face colour photograph with a white or blue background; relevant visa, residence-permit, and entry/exit records where applicable.

  • Awards and supporting materials

    Include relevant awards, published work, and additional evidence requested for your application.

Use colour PDF or JPG scans. Documents not in Chinese or English need notarised translations. The personal statement uses your route’s teaching language; character limits include punctuation and spaces. Fudan’s general Chinese-route checklist does not list recommendation letters or a self-introduction video.

FDU application portal Email admissions

07/ 11Subjects

What will you study?

67 options
Browse all 67 options

FDU undergraduate admission catalogue

MajorAdmission categorySchool / departmentLanguage
Chinese Language for Foreigners (Language & Culture)Chinese Language for ForeignersInternational Cultural Exchange SchoolChinese
Chinese Language for Foreigners (Business Chinese)Chinese Language for ForeignersInternational Cultural Exchange SchoolChinese
Chinese LiteratureChinese Language and LiteratureDepartment of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
Chinese LanguageChinese Language and LiteratureDepartment of Chinese Language and LiteratureChinese
HistoryHistoryDepartment of HistoryChinese
Cultural Heritage and MuseologyHistoryDepartment of Cultural Heritage and MuseologyChinese
PhilosophyPhilosophySchool of PhilosophyChinese
ReligionPhilosophySchool of PhilosophyChinese
LawLawLaw SchoolChinese
EnglishEnglishCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
TranslationTranslationCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
FrenchFrenchCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
GermanGermanCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
JapaneseJapaneseCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
SpanishSpanishCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
RussianRussianCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
KoreanKoreanCollege of Foreign Languages and LiteratureChinese
JournalismJournalism and Communication StudiesSchool of JournalismChinese
BroadcastingJournalism and Communication StudiesSchool of JournalismChinese
CommunicationJournalism and Communication StudiesSchool of JournalismChinese
AdvertisingJournalism and Communication StudiesSchool of JournalismChinese
Political Science and AdministrationSocial Sciences Experimental ProgramSchool of International Relations and Public AffairsChinese
International PoliticsSocial Sciences Experimental ProgramSchool of International Relations and Public AffairsChinese
Public AdministrationSocial Sciences Experimental ProgramSchool of International Relations and Public AffairsChinese
SociologySocial Sciences Experimental ProgramSchool of Social Development and Public PolicyChinese
Social WorkSocial Sciences Experimental ProgramSchool of Social Development and Public PolicyChinese
Tourism ManagementHistoryDepartment of TourismChinese
EconomicsEconomicsSchool of EconomicsChinese
International Economics and TradeEconomicsSchool of EconomicsChinese
FinanceEconomicsSchool of EconomicsChinese
InsuranceEconomicsSchool of EconomicsChinese
Public FinanceEconomicsSchool of EconomicsChinese
Management experimental programmeEconomics and Management Experimental ProgramSchool of ManagementChinese
Mathematics and Applied MathematicsMathematicsSchool of Mathematical SciencesChinese
PhysicsPhysicsDepartment of PhysicsChinese
ChemistryChemistryDepartment of ChemistryChinese
Energy ChemistryChemistryDepartment of ChemistryChinese
Biological SciencesBiological SciencesSchool of Life SciencesChinese
BiotechnologyBiological SciencesSchool of Life SciencesChinese
Atmospheric SciencesAtmospheric ScienceDepartment of Atmospheric and Oceanic SciencesChinese
Environmental ScienceEnvironmental ScienceDepartment of Environmental Science and EngineeringChinese
Polymer Materials and EngineeringPolymer Materials and EngineeringDepartment of Macromolecular ScienceChinese
PsychologyPsychologySchool of Social Development and Public PolicyChinese
Computer Science and TechnologyComputer Science and TechnologyCollege of Computer Science and Artificial IntelligenceChinese
Software EngineeringSoftware EngineeringCollege of Computer Science and Artificial IntelligenceChinese
Artificial IntelligenceEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Computer Science and Artificial IntelligenceChinese
Electronic Information Science and TechnologyEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Future Information InnovationChinese
Optoelectronic Information Science and EngineeringEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Future Information InnovationChinese
Communications EngineeringEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Future Information InnovationChinese
Biomedical EngineeringEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Biomedical EngineeringChinese
Materials Science and EngineeringEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Smart Materials and Future EnergyChinese
New Energy Science and EngineeringEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Smart Materials and Future EnergyChinese
Aircraft Design and EngineeringEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced ManufacturingChinese
Theoretical and Applied MechanicsEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced ManufacturingChinese
Intelligent Science and TechnologyEngineering Experimental ProgramCollege of Intelligent Robotics and Advanced ManufacturingChinese
NursingNursingSchool of Nursing, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
Pharmaceutical SciencesPharmaceutical SciencesSchool of Pharmacy, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
StomatologyStomatologySchool of Stomatology, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
Clinical Medicine (5 years)Clinical MedicineSchool of Medicine, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
Basic Medical SciencesBasic Medical SciencesSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
Preventive MedicinePreventive MedicineSchool of Public Health, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
Public Utilities ManagementPublic Utilities ManagementSchool of Public Health, Shanghai Medical CollegeChinese
International Organizations and Global Governance (IOGG)Social ScienceSchool of International Relations and Public AffairsEnglish
Undergraduate International Program in Economics (UIPE)EconomicsSchool of EconomicsEnglish
Global Bachelor of Fintech (GBF)EconomicsInternational School of FinanceEnglish
Data Science and Big Data Technology (UIPDB)Data Science and Big Data TechnologySchool of Data ScienceEnglish
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)Clinical MedicineSchool of Clinical MedicineEnglish

How you choose your majorChoose one Chinese-taught option or apply to a named English-taught degree. Management specialisations are chosen later; some degrees do not allow a change of major.

Official admission catalogue

08/ 11Annual budget

What will one year cost?

Estimated annual total · RMB102,000

Tuition

RMB / year23,000Published tuition reference

Accommodation

RMB / year42,000Living-cost estimate

Food

RMB / year24,000Living-cost estimate

Transport

RMB / year5,000Living-cost estimate

Other costs

RMB / year8,000Living-cost estimate
What’s included in the estimate?

Tuition

Choose the subject group for your degree

Accommodation

Room type and location make the biggest difference

About RMB 3,500 a month

Food

Campus dining plus everyday meals

About RMB 2,000 a month

Transport

Metro, buses, and occasional taxis

Local travel across the year

Other costs

Insurance, books, phone, and everyday essentials

Personal spending will vary

Tuition uses Fudan’s published 2026 reference rates; the final amount is confirmed at enrolment. Living costs are ChinaStudyGuide estimates using 12 months of spending. Flights, visa fees, and refundable deposits are additional. Chinese-taught tuition ↗ · English-taught tuition ↗

09/ 11Scholarships

Big ambitions. Extra support.

National scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

FundingFull or partial award
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Full award: tuition
  • Accommodation
  • Insurance
  • Living allowance
Application
Home-country authority / Chinese embassy · bilateral route
CSCA
Required for undergraduate study
Selection
Country nomination and university / CSC review
Official scholarship details
Municipal scholarship

Shanghai Government Scholarship

FundingCoverage depends on route
Competition*Very high

Coverage

  • Chinese-taught: university selection
  • MBBS: two Class B tuition waivers
Application
Fudan selection based on admission results
CSCA
Required through Fudan undergraduate admission
Selection
Academic performance and admission evaluation
Official scholarship details
University scholarship

Fudan University International Students’ Scholarship

FundingAward amount not stated in the guides
Competition*High

Coverage

  • Chinese and English undergraduate routes
  • Merit-based award
Application
University selection based on your application
CSCA
Required through Fudan undergraduate admission
Selection
Academic performance and admission evaluation
Official scholarship details

Competition levels are ChinaStudyGuide estimates. MBBS explicitly offers two Shanghai Class B tuition waivers; do not assume the same award applies to other English-taught degrees. Fudan’s current guides do not state a standard university-scholarship amount. The separate 2026 Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship notices cover non-degree language study and MTCSOL, not a confirmed undergraduate award.

Explore the scholarship guide

10/ 11Accommodation

Find your Shanghai base.

On campus

International student dormitories

On-campus accommodation is convenient but limited.

Limited availabilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Handan campus north area and Fenglin campus; allocation depends on your course
Best for
First-year students who want a simpler, campus-based routine
Plan for
Your teaching campus, room type, booking notice, payment deadline, and a backup
Off campus

Private rental in Shanghai

An alternative if university housing is unavailable or you prefer more independence.

More flexibilityLocations & practical details
Locations
Yangpu for Handan or Jiangwan; a practical commute to Fenglin or Zhangjiang when applicable
Best for
Students who miss campus housing or prefer a private arrangement
Plan for
Deposit, contract, utilities, commute, and local accommodation registration

Have a housing backup. Rooms are not guaranteed. Join the reservation waiting list if full, and prepare an off-campus backup. Check where your course is taught before choosing accommodation.

11/ 11Student life

A campus to call home. A city to discover.

Painted AI interpretation inspired by Fudan University's twin Guanghua Towers and campus lawn in Shanghai
Guanghua Towers, Handan campus
AI city illustration of Shanghai and the Huangpu River
Beyond the campus gates

Shanghai after class

Shanghai combines excellent public transport, an international environment, and opportunities in finance, technology, healthcare, media, and research. The Bund, museums, neighbourhood restaurants, and riverside walks offer plenty to explore outside class.

Campus routine

Classes, libraries, laboratories, dining halls, sport, and societies shape the week. Even on an English-taught degree, some Chinese will make daily life and student activities easier.

Around Wujiaochang

Handan campus sits beside a busy university neighbourhood with shopping, restaurants, cafes, and everyday services.

Weekends in Shanghai

Explore museums, galleries, historic neighbourhoods, and walks along the Huangpu River.

Keep exploring

More universities. More possibilities.

Official sources & latest updates

Admissions information checked on 2 September 2026 against the published 2026 intake documents; ranking uses QS 2027.

The 2026 degree application windows have closed. No 2027 undergraduate notice was found in Fudan’s current admissions index during this review. Grade targets, scholarship competition, and living costs are planning estimates—not official requirements or quoted prices.