Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
Fudan University was one of the first modern institutions of higher education in China. It is ranked within the Top 200 universities worldwide. Over the past hundred years, the school has made outstanding contributions to the country by developing talent, innovating in science and technology, carrying forward civilisation, and serving society.
Fudan University is widely known for its campus culture of freedom, rich variety, and forward progress.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester (Term 2) | February–July |
| Semester 2 | Fall Semester (Term 1) | September–January |
View the Fudan University academic calendar.
Guides and additional information
Fudan University has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
Campuses
Fudan University's main campus area, located in Shanghai, consists of the:
- Handan Street campus
- Jiangwan New campus
There are also 2 side campuses:
- Fenglin campus
- Zhangjiang campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Full-time study load
Discipline-focused study (including MBA at the School of Management):
4 courses per semester at Fudan University is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Chinese Language Program (depends on the level):
18-22 class hours per week for 16 weeks (approx 288 - 352 hours) is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.25 to study at Fudan University (as General Advanced Student or Senior Advanced Student).
To study the full-time Chinese language program at Fudan University, you will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.5.
Language
Students looking to study courses taught in Chinese must have a new HSK band 6 (score above 220) language skills or above.
Study Options
You must choose one of four study options if choosing Fudan. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Other Requirements
Fudan can host students from China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, but these students will NOT have access to on-campus housing.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search the Fudan University course catalogue.
MBA course list at the Fudan School of Management (Spring semester/UQ Semester 1 and Fall semester/UQ Semester 2, refer to the Additional Academic Information section below for course profiles).
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Accommodation
Students can apply for accommodation in Fudan’s Foreign Students Dormitory. Places in the dormitory are limited. The International Students Office provides information regarding room options and reservations.
Cost of living
The cost of living in Shanghai can be expensive. There are guides available to help students prepare their budget for their exchange.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students are encouraged to check their eligibility for scholarships available at Fudan University.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
The Chinese government requires international students to purchase health insurance from their host university. More information is available in Fudan’s Handbook of Visa and Accommodation Information.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Fudan University has visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Chinese Embassy and Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)