Double Degree students at the European Institute

Fudan academic year is divided into two semesters, fall and spring semester. The fall semester typically begins in late August or early September and ends in January. The spring semester typically begins in the middle of February and ends in late June. They fall on different dates each year. The academic calendar will be available in the Spring semester before you come to Shanghai.

Fudan University requires you to complete an application before you begin the 2nd year of your studies.  The application period is typically, during April. Fudan will provide students with application instructions in March.

No, but you have to meet the LSE’s minimum progression requirement.

International students have opportunities to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship that is offered by China Scholarship Council (CSC) for their second-year studies in China.

You need to apply between early January and early April. Please consult the dispatching authorities for the specific deadline of each year.

You can check the official website of CSC or consult the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

You need to prepare application material as required and submit your application to the dispatching authorities in your home country (e.g., Chinese Embassy, Chinese Consulate).

Please note that students in this double degree programme are not eligible for the CSC scholarship program of "Chinese University's Independent Enrolment Program."

You can apply for the student visa to the Chinese Embassy or Consulate in your home country with supporting documents including Fudan Admission Notice, Visa Application Form (JW202 Form), your valid passport, and Physical Examination Report. More details will be available when you receive the admission package. Typically, the admission package will be sent to accepted applicants by courier in June or July.

Usually, teaching is delivered in the classroom in the traditional way. Please note that teaching may be moved online due to conditions like the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Please visit this PDF document for coursework and credit requirements.

Typically, the timetable will be available at the end of spring semester. Before that, you will receive a rough one during the orientation session at the beginning of your first year at LSE.

You can check the International Students Office of Fudan University website for information on accommodation: https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/

Or contact the International Students Office of Fudan University:

Email: isoadmission@fudan.edu.cn

Telephone number: +86-21-65642258

• Develop a thesis topic before you arrive.  During the first year at LSE, you are expected to attend EU470 "How do we know? An introduction to research design and methods in political economy" to assist in preparing your thesis topic.
• Contact your desired supervisor and discuss the topic of your thesis.
• Any essential reading? Each course will have different requirements and reading materials and they will be given in each course’s syllabus.

No, the program will not assign academic mentor to students. However, your thesis supervisor will guide you throughout the process of your thesis writing. You can also seek academic advice from your program director.

Fudan will organize an orientation session at the beginning of your first year at LSE (on site or remotely). General information on your year at Fudan will be available during the meeting, and there will be opportunities for students to ask questions about the information provided here. Fudan will also be in touch with you whenever there is any update to the information provided.