Nearby housing and daily life
Fudan's Yangpu area has a strong student atmosphere with malls, cafes, hospitals, libraries, sports venues, and many rental options.
University profile
Fudan University
复旦大学
A major research university in Shanghai, known for medicine, management, social sciences, and international programs.
Curated profileShanghai, ShanghaiQS #39
School information
Founded Year
1905
Website
https://www.fudan.edu.cn/en
International Students
6,000+
City
Shanghai
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Majors and degree programs
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MedicineBusinessChinese Language
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Tuition and living cost
Tuition
$3,800-$6,800/year
Dormitory
$900-$1,800/year
City living cost
$850-1,300/month
Living, travel, and careers around campus
Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.
Food and daily rhythm
Shanghai is one of China's easiest cities for international daily life, with global food, delivery services, English-friendly venues, and excellent healthcare access.
Tourism and weekends
The Bund, Yu Garden, museums, art districts, Disneyland, Suzhou, and Hangzhou are popular weekend options.
Why students choose this destination
A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.
Living cost
$850-1,300/month
Shanghai's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.
Travel appeal
Finance / Design
The Bund, museums, creative districts, water towns, and nearby Hangzhou/Suzhou trips make weekends easy.
Career access
Medicine / Business
Finance, consulting, biotech, design, trade, and multinational company internships are strongest here.
City and destination context
School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.
Shanghai
Shanghai is ideal for students seeking business, finance, medicine, design, and global career exposure.
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Shanghai is the clearest choice for students prioritizing business, finance, design, medicine, and global exposure.
View provinceScholarship programs
CSC
CSC Scholarship
Competition: Very high
Coverage
Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.
Eligibility
Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.
Renewal
Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.
Best for
Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.
CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.
Provincial / Municipal
Shanghai Government Scholarship
Competition: High
Coverage
Often provides tuition reduction, one-time award, or partial living support. Coverage varies widely by province, city, and intake year.
Application requirements
GPA
3.0+ recommended; medicine, engineering, and elite programs may require more.
Language
English-taught programs commonly ask for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
HSK
Chinese-taught programs usually require HSK, with level confirmed by school and major.
Documents
Passport, transcripts, graduation proof, recommendation letters, and study plan are commonly required.
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Shanghai makes international life easier
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