Master's
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Fudan University
Shanghai, China
"One of China's top three universities"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#30 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Fudan University
Fudan University was founded in Shanghai in 1905 and is one of China's most prestigious universities. It is a public research university under the Ministry of Education and part of the C9 League, Project 985, Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. Fudan is strong across humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, medicine and engineering, and its Shanghai Medical College is one of China's best. It has four campuses in Shanghai (Handan, Fenglin, Zhangjiang and Jiangwan) and nearly 6,000 international students.
Rankings & Recognition
#30
Ranked #30 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#26 in QS 2027), one of the top three universities in China.
Accreditations & Memberships
C9 League
Project 985
Project 211
Double First-Class
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Fudan University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
93.7#
Employer Reputation
95.1#
Faculty / Student
84.8#
Citations / Faculty
92.8#
Intl. Faculty
88.5#
Intl. Students
46.4#
Intl. Research Network
75.5#
Employment Outcomes
73.3#
Sustainability
83.1#
#
Key Facts
1905
Established
34,196
Total Students
5,915
International Students
5,071
Faculty
32%
International Staff
4 in Shanghai
Campuses
Popular Programs
Economics
Journalism
Clinical Medicine
International Politics
Computer Science
Business (MBA)
Application Details
Application Route
Online via Fudan ISO
Application Fee
CNY 800
Intakes
September
UG Deadline
6 March 2026
PG Deadline
31 March 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (English-taught)
|
6.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
|
90 |
|
Duolingo English Test
|
110 |
|
PTE Academic
|
61 |
|
CSCA (Bachelor's)
|
Required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
N/A
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 800
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Only with university & immigration approval
Work While Study
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 5,071
International Staff — 32%
—
Notable Alumni
Wang Huning (member, Politburo Standing Committee)
Campus & Location
Fudan's main Handan campus is at 220 Handan Road in Yangpu District, Shanghai. The Fenglin campus hosts Shanghai Medical College, with further campuses at Zhangjiang and Jiangwan.
Campus Details
4
Shanghai campuses
5071
faculty
5915
international students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 26 to 33 C
Coldest (Jan): 3 to 9 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Handan dorms: CNY 65-120 per night
Fenglin dorms: CNY 65-90 per night
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
34,196
International Students
5,915
Undergraduate
48%
Postgraduate
52%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (Chinese)
CNY 23,000-42,000 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's (English)
CNY 75,000-100,000 / year
Tuition - Master's (English)
from CNY 50,000 / year
Accommodation
CNY 65-120 / night
Intakes & Deadlines
Fudan admits international students in September. For 2026, bachelor's windows were 1-15 Jan and 23 Feb-6 Mar; English-taught postgraduate phase two ran 1-31 March.
Scholarships at Fudan University
3 scholarships available
Master's
Partial to full tuition
Shanghai Government Scholarship
All Levels
Merit-based tuition support
Fudan International Students Scholarship
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + CSCA; TOEFL 90 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 110
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; TOEFL 90 / IELTS 6.5 / Duolingo 110 / PTE 61
English Proficiency
IELTS (English-taught)
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
Duolingo English Test
PTE Academic
CSCA (Bachelor's)
RequiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate
Financial statement
Non-criminal record
Physical examination form (scholarship)
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on the Fudan ISO portal.
2
Apply online
Register on the Fudan ISO portal and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 800 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
Fudan's main Handan campus is at 220 Handan Road in Yangpu District, Shanghai. The Fenglin campus hosts Shanghai Medical College, with further campuses at Zhangjiang and Jiangwan.
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