Fudan University Pre-University Program 2027: Fees, Rounds, Eligibility

Fudan University (复旦大学) in Shanghai has opened applications for its 2027 English-taught International Pre-University Program, a one-year, non-degree course for school leavers aiming at English-taught bachelor's study at Fudan. Round 1 closes on 26 February 2027, and Round 2 runs from 15 March to 15 April 2027.

What the program offers

• A full academic year that strengthens mathematics and the subjects linked to your intended major, delivered with Fudan's School of Economics.
• 16 compulsory credits: Preparatory Mathematics I and II (4 credits each), Introduction to China I and II (2 each) and the Comprehensive Quality Assessment I and II (2 each).
• The Comprehensive Quality Assessment counts monthly themed activities, at least 10 hours a semester of company visits, volunteering or social research, and campus culture or sports events.
• At least 6 credits of pre-major foundation courses chosen to suit the bachelor's degree you plan to enter.
• At least 6 credits of electives, such as basic Chinese, academic English and general courses open to Fudan undergraduates.
• A certificate of completion and an academic transcript if you meet the attendance, coursework and exam requirements.

Completing the year does not secure a degree place. To move into one of Fudan's English-taught bachelor's programmes, you need strong grades, a valid CSCA score report, the usual application documents and a pass in the undergraduate admission interview.

Who can apply

• Non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary foreign passport.
• High school graduates (or higher), in good health and with no criminal record.
• Aged at least 17 and no older than 23 on 1 September 2027.
• English: TOEFL iBT 80 (new TOEFL 4.0), IELTS 6.0, Duolingo English Test 105 or PTE Academic 50. Native English speakers and graduates of fully English-taught high schools are exempt. Test scores are valid for two years.
• Applicants with a Chinese-citizen parent, or who once held Chinese nationality, face extra residence and nationality checks.

Documents you need

1. Passport information page, valid until 1 March 2028 or later.
2. High school diploma. If you are still in your final year, an original expected-graduation certificate from your school.
3. Transcripts for every high school course. Documents not in Chinese or English need notarised translations.
4. English test report, unless you are exempt.
5. A guarantee statement if you are under 18 on 1 September 2027; the guardian must be an adult living in mainland China with a stable income.
6. A non-criminal record certificate.
7. A statement of financial capacity, or a sponsor's statement of financial support with the sponsor's ID and a bank certificate showing at least CNY 100,000 or the foreign-currency equivalent.
8. Optional extras such as awards or published work.

You also write a personal statement in English (under 5,000 characters) in the online form and upload a recent colour photo with a white or blue background.

How to apply, step by step

1. Register on Fudan's Online Application System for International Students and choose Personal Application, then Pre-University, then the English-taught Pre-University Program.
2. Complete the form and upload colour scans in PDF or JPG, merging files of the same type in date order. Nothing can be added after you click Submit.
3. Pay the CNY 800 fee online. Unpaid applications are invalid.
4. After the first review, eligible applicants are invited to an interview on overall ability and communication skills.
5. Check your result in the system, then download the electronic admission notice from July 2027.
6. Apply for your student visa and register in Shanghai in late August or early September 2027.

Important dates

Tips for Bangladeshi applicants

• Apply in Round 1 if your documents are ready. Round 2 is only one month long.
• Most Bangla-medium HSC students will need IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or PTE. If your college taught fully in English, ask Fudan whether you qualify for the exemption before you skip a test.
• If you are 17, note that your guardian must live in mainland China. If that is not possible, check whether you will be 18 by 1 September 2027.
• Plan the CSCA early, because you need a valid score to progress to a Fudan degree. See our CSCA exam dates guide.
• Budget for tuition, housing and living costs with our study in China cost guide, and read the Fudan University profile.

Frequently asked questions

Information checked on 7 November 2026 against the official notice. Program terms, fees and deadlines can change; always confirm with the university before applying.