Fudan University

Name: Fudan University

Campuses: Main campus is Handan, with additional campuses in Fenglin, Zhangjiang, and Jiangwan.

Highlights: Fudan is one of China’s most prestigious universities, ranking consistently in the top 5 nationwide and renowned globally for research. It has a strong focus on international exchange and has partnerships with institutions worldwide.

Student Population: Approximately 45,000.

Type: Public

Website: Fudan University website 

3 places available.

Applicants must be in their second year and must return to LSE after the year abroad to complete their degree. 

To be eligible for consideration, you must have an overall average of 60% or above from all of your first year courses. Applicants with individual module scores under 60% will be considered, as long as the overall average grade is 60% or above. 

As part of your application, you must provide your marks from your first year modules at LSE and the name and contact details of one academic referee. Your referee can be any academic member of staff from your department at LSE.

Fudan-Specific Requirements: Proficiency in Chinese (if taking courses in Chinese) is essential; some programs may require specific prerequisites.

Available Courses: Full catalogue available on Fudan’s course listings can be found here

Academic Calendar: 18 weeks per semester (16 teaching weeks + 2 exam weeks).

Course Load & Credits: 6-15 credits for one semester (2-8 courses)(10 credits per semester on average).

Prerequisites: Some courses may require proficiency in related subjects; consult course descriptions for more information here.

Induction & Orientation: Orientation week with introduction to campus, local resources, and administrative processes.

Language Support: Chinese language classes are available for exchange students.

Medical Services: On-campus clinic, with referrals to local hospitals.

On-Campus Housing: Limited spaces in dormitories specifically for international students. Due to limited availability, on-campus housing is not guaranteed.

Private housing estimated costs: 3000-6000 RMB per month.

Estimated living costs: 

• Food/Meals: 6000 RMB for one semester.
• Personal expenses (Laundry, sundries, transportation): 1000 RMB per month.
• Academic expenses: 500 RMB for one semester. 
• Insurance: 400 RMB for one semester.

Health Insurance Requirements: Mandatory to purchase Chinese health insurance or show proof of comprehensive international health insurance.

Campus Safety: Security personnel and emergency contact points are available across campuses.

Emergency Services/Procedures: Fudan provides emergency protocols and assistance; contact information distributed during orientation.

Student Clubs and Associations: Student clubs available, covering a wide range of interests from academic to cultural to sports-related are available.

Cultural Activities: Events, excursions, and cultural immersion programs, including festivals, lectures, and performances.

Exchanges students are required to hold a valid student visa (X1 or X2 visa) to participate in the exchange programme.

Main Contact for Exchange Program: International Student Office

Email: iso@fudan.edu.cn

Phone: (86)-(21)-65642250

Address: 220 Handan Road, Shanghai, China, 200433

Social Media: Official accounts on WeChat and other platforms will be shared post-admission for community updates and engagements.

Fudan University is a new destination with the first cohort of students going on exchange in 2025/26.