🏅 QS World Rank #26
Fudan University — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
A C9 League leader in journalism and economics — QS World Rankings 2027 #26
Fudan University is a public research university in Shanghai, China, founded in 1905 and a member of the C9 League. In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is 26th in the world. This guide covers programmes, admission for international students, fees, scholarships, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most. Every figure is labeled with its year or ranking edition.
Fudan Overview
Fudan University was founded in 1905 and is one of China’s leading universities. It belongs to the C9 League, a group of nine elite Chinese research universities. It is based in Shanghai, China’s financial centre.
It is known for economics, journalism and communication, international relations, management and medicine through Shanghai Medical College.
Fudan Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
Fudan is 26th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
Fudan is known for:
- Economics and the School of Economics
- Journalism and communication
- International relations and the social sciences
- Management — Fudan School of Management and its MBA
- Medicine — Shanghai Medical College
- Science and technology programmes, including life sciences
See Fudan’s official website for the full programme list.
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Admission Requirements
International applicants apply through Fudan’s international admissions system. Confirm all details on the official site.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Through the Fudan international admissions portal, with transcripts and supporting documents |
| Language | Chinese-taught programmes need Chinese (HSK) proficiency. A growing number of programmes are taught in English and ask for an accepted English test. |
| Assessment | Some programmes ask for an interview or written test |
| Deadlines | Set by Fudan for each level and intake. One third-party guide reports an April deadline for undergraduates, so confirm the current date. Scholarship deadlines can be earlier. |
| Documents | Transcripts, identification, language evidence and programme-specific documents |
Official source: Fudan International Students Office.
Fudan Acceptance Rate
Fudan does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants. Admission is very competitive for Chinese domestic applicants through the national Gaokao, while international applicants are assessed on their transcripts, documents and, for some programmes, an interview.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on Fudan’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
International tuition at Fudan depends on the programme and level. The old figure on this page (RMB 26,000 to 45,000 a year) was not tied to a year or source, and third-party guides now quote very different numbers, so we do not repeat one here. Check the fee for your programme on Fudan’s official page, and budget for Shanghai rent, food and transport, which are well above those in most Chinese cities.
Source: Fudan International Students Office. Fees change each year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC): open to students from partner countries, including Pakistan, for undergraduate, master’s and doctoral study. Rules and deadlines are set by the CSC and the university.
- Fudan University scholarships: Fudan offers scholarships for international students that cover full or partial tuition. Check the current list.
- Other aid: compare options in our fully funded scholarships for 2027 guide
- Early deadlines: scholarship deadlines can close months before the admission deadline
- No guarantee: awards are competitive
Fudan for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants follow the standard international process:
- Entry: check programme requirements, including whether English-taught options exist
- Language: HSK for Chinese programmes, or an accepted English test for English-taught ones. Our IELTS preparation guides can help.
- Scholarships: Pakistan is a partner country for Chinese government scholarships, so apply early
- Visa: a Chinese student visa is required, issued by the Chinese authorities
- Budget: plan for Shanghai living costs
Campus & Student Life
- The main Handan campus is in northeastern Shanghai, with other campuses including Jiangwan, Fenglin and Zhangjiang
- Shanghai is a large international city and a financial and cultural hub
- Student housing and international student support are available through the International Students Office
- Student societies cover culture, sport and academic interests
Research & Career Opportunities
- Fudan is research-intensive, with strong work in economics, medicine and the social sciences
- Shanghai is a major hub for finance, trade, technology and media employers
- Medical, economics and journalism graduates are widely recruited across China
- Fudan does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- Fudan graduates hold leading roles in Chinese media, academia, business and government
- The university is known for its economists, journalists and medical researchers
Contact & Location
Fudan University
Shanghai, China
Official website: fudan.edu.cn
International applicants: iso.fudan.edu.cn
Frequently Asked Questions
Fudan University is ranked 26th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
Yes. Fudan is a member of China’s C9 League of elite research universities.
Yes. A growing number of Fudan programmes, especially at graduate level, are taught in English. Check each programme.
Fudan is best known for economics, journalism and communication, international relations and medicine.
Chinese-taught programmes need HSK proficiency. English-taught programmes need an accepted English test.
Yes. Pakistani students can apply for Chinese government scholarships and for Fudan’s own scholarships. They are competitive and deadlines can be early.
Tuition depends on the programme and level. Check the fee for your programme on Fudan’s official page.
Fudan does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants. Entry depends on your documents, programme and, in some cases, an interview.
Yes. International students need a Chinese student visa issued by the Chinese authorities. Rules change, so check the official guidance.
Check Fudan’s International Students Office pages. Deadlines, fees and rules are set by Fudan and can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, Fudan’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.