Shanghai · East China
复旦大学
Fudan University
Leading comprehensive university in Shanghai, strong in medicine, economics, journalism and international relations.
Key facts
- Location
- Shanghai · East China
- Recognition
- Project 985, Project 211, Double First-Class
- Teaching languages
- Chinese, English (some programs)
- Intakes
- Spring (February/March), Fall (September)
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Accepts CSC scholarship students
- Tuition (bachelor's)
- ¥23,000–42,000 per year
Tuition and deadlines
| Program | Tuition per year (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | ¥23,000–42,000 |
| Master's | ¥26,000–48,000 |
| PhD | ¥30,000–54,000 |
2026 academic-degree rates. Bachelor's (Chinese-taught): 23,000 humanities, 26,000 sciences, up to 42,000 for nursing and medicine. Master's 26,000/30,000/48,000 and PhD 30,000/37,000/54,000 for humanities/sciences/medicine; professional degrees vary by department. Application fee 800 CNY. Bachelor's applicants must take the CSCA test.
Application windows
1 Jan 2026 – 15 Jan 2026
Chinese-taught bachelor's, 2026 entry — phase 1
23 Feb 2026 – 6 Mar 2026
Chinese-taught bachelor's, 2026 entry — phase 2
13 Oct 2025 – 12 Dec 2025
Chinese-taught master's and PhD, 2026 entry — phase 1 (CSC, Silk Road and Shanghai scholarships)
1 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 2026
Chinese-taught master's and PhD, 2026 entry — phase 2
Checked 24 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages and brochures (sources at right). Fees and dates can change each year; confirm on the official site before you apply.
Known for
Medicine · Economics & Finance · Social Sciences · Humanities
Scholarships you can apply for
All scholarships →Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China's flagship full scholarship for international students. It waives tuition, provides on-campus housing and a monthly stipend, and includes comprehensive medical insurance.
Provincial & Municipal Government Scholarships
Many provinces and cities fund international students at their local universities. Awards range from partial tuition waivers to full packages with a living allowance.
University Scholarships
Most universities that admit international students run their own scholarships, from first-year tuition waivers to merit awards for continuing students with strong grades.
How to apply
- 1Check programs and deadlines on the official website.
- 2Prepare your documents — see the checklist.
- 3Apply for scholarships at the same time; CSC deadlines are often earlier than admission deadlines.
- 4After admission, apply for your student visa.