China, Fudan University, School of Economics

Fudan University (Chinese: Fùdàn Dàxué) lies in Shanghai, China's metropolis with over 18 million inhabitants, and is one of the oldest universities in the country. Moreover, it is one of the leading universities in the People's Republic. Its institutional predecessor was founded in 1905 shortly before the end of the Qing Dynasty. In 1941 it was converted to the public “National Fudan University”.

The partnership with the “School of Economics” began in the winter semester 2013/ 2014. The school’s focus is on economics and other economic sciences for graduate students. It is possible to apply within the framework of the regular application procedure.
It is also possible to apply via the Global Exchange Programm, if you want to study there as a undergraduate.
The exchange programm with the Fudan University is being supported by the DAAD via the ISAP-Program:

  • Possible until 2027
  • Selected students receive one of the available scholarships. An additonal application is not needed.
  • Students with Chinese citizenship are unfortunately not eligible for funding for a stay in China.




University Fudan University
City Shanghai
Population Ca. 24 Mio
Suitable for Master studets in economics and business administration
No. of Students 40.000
Academic year

1st Semester: February - July

2nd Semester: September - January

Language of instruction English
required language skills English: C1, Courses in business English are recommended
Places per academic year 6
Helpful Links

Fact Sheet, 1st Semester 2023/24

International Student Office

Campus_Map

Visa Informationen

Application process

  • 1. Apply at the Study Abroad Advisory team:
    Until the 15th of Jan for the following winter semester
    Until the 15th of June for the following summer semester
    Application documents are only available online during the application period under this URL.
  • 2. If your application is successful you will be nominated as a suitable candidate at the host university.
  • 3. Please note that you must conduct the enrolment process yourself at the host university. Also take note of any additional application deadlines.
  • 4. Some points to consider when starting your travel arrangements:

    • International travel insurance
    • Credit approval procedures
    • Possible visa application
    • Book flights
    • Etc.

Application documents

Deadlines & Application documents

Experience reports (in German)

WiSe 2019/20

SoSe 2019

WiSe 2018/19 I; WiSe 2018/19 II

SoSe 2018

WiSe 2017/18 I; WiSe 2017/18 II; WiSe 2017/18 III

SoSe 2017 I; SoSe 2017 II

WiSe 2015/16 I; WiSe 2015/16 II

SoSe 2015 I; SoSe 2015 II; SoSe 2015 III

WiSe 2014/15 I; WiSe 2014/15 II; WiSe 2014/15 III

WiSe 2014/15 IV; WiSe 2014/15 V

SoSe 2014

WiSe 2013/14 I; WiSe 2013/14 II; WiSe 2013/14 III

WiSe 2012/13