Fudan University
Shanghai, China

Located in Shanghai, China's largest commercial and financial district, Fudan University is set within peaceful and appealing surroundings with close proximity to bustling shopping districts, the Huangpu River, marvelous architecture and many historical monuments. With direct immersion into the Chinese language, culture, business and history, the university offers a unique, high quality education. Fudan is well suited for students who want to study the Chinese language.

Curriculum: VCU students may participate in the Chinese language intensive program or the English elective program. Students who are fluent in Chinese may have additional options available. Courses consist of midterms and a two week exam period at the end of each semester, although some exams are substituted by essays or papers. Exchange students can choose to study for either one semester or an entire academic year.

Transfer of credit: Students must earn the equivalent of a 'C' grade or higher in a given course to be eligible for transfer credit. Students are required to take the necessary steps to ensure that transcripts are received from the university upon return to VCU. The Overseas Students Exchange section of the Foreign Affairs office at Fudan will be responsible for the transcripts for exchange students.

Academic calendar:
Spring semester: Mid-February until mid-July Students may study in the spring semester only unless special permission is granted for the fall.

Housing: Exchange students can apply for student accommodation online for the International Students Dorm Building, at www.fso.fudan.edu.cn/en/house.htm.University-administered housing is not guaranteed. There also are numerous apartments within walking distance to the campus. The Fudan office will do its best to help student’s find private housing if university housing is not available.

Tuition and fees: Academic tuition for VCU students is based on VCU tuition and fees. Room and board are paid directly to Fudan. Cafeteria meal plans are available.

Orientation: Orientation will be held during the first week of the semester. Students will have a two-hour orientation on Fudan and campus life, followed by a campus tour and dinner. Students will have a Chinese language exam before or after orientation.

Travel information: Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements, including transportation from the airport to Fudan University. Directions from the airport to Fudan will be included in the admissions package. Students are responsible for obtaining a student visa. When you receive the admission package from Fudan, you should go to the consulate to apply for a student visa with the second form. Bring the second form with you when you come to Fudan.

To apply: Students must have at least a 2.75 GPA to apply. Students should be nominated by their respective department. Applications should be submitted to VCU Education Abroad by April 15 for the fall and Oct. 1 for the spring. The exchange application form and other information are available online at www.fso.fudan.edu.cn/en/ziliao.htm.  Students must complete an Application Form for Foreign Students Wishing to Study at Fudan. This form must be printed, signed and given to the VCU Education Abroad Office along with an academic transcript, two academic references and a copy of the student’s passport.

Admissions decisions are made by June 15 for the fall and Nov. 15 for the spring.

For more information about Fudan University visit www.fudan.edu.cn/englishnew. For more information about the exchange program visit www.fao.fudan.edu.cn/ehtml/studentexchangeshow_en.asp?id=1431.