Fudan University

Fudan University

Chinese Philosophy and Culture (School of Philosophy)

Master
BASIC INFORMATION
STARTING DATE
: September, 2025
DURATION
: 2 YEARS
TEACHING LANGUAGE
: English
APPLICATION DEADLINE
: March, 2025
TUITION FEE
: RMB 50,000
APPLICATION FEE
: RMB 800
SERVICE FEE
: FREE
CONTACT US FOR ANY QUESTION
TELP
: 082145679188
EMAIL
: [email protected]

Overview

These programs are aimed to offer opportunities of learning Chinese and studying Chinese philosophy to overseas postgraduates or college juniors and seniors who have not yet been able to master the Chinese language. In addition to Chinese language classes, these programs offer courses on Chinese philosophy as well as other related courses in English at Fudan University. Fudan University is a leading institution of higher education in China, and is experienced with and renowned for educating overseas students. The School of Philosophy at Fudan is a top philosophy program in China. The university is located in Shanghai, the most dynamic city in China that belongs to a region that is rich in Chinese traditions and cultures. It has been 10 years since these programs were launched in 2011, and 105 students have been enrolled in either the M.A. program (87 students) and the visiting student program (18 students). They are from 35 countries (the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Uruguay, Brazil, Chile, Australia, the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Russia, Israel, Turkey, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, and Gambia, with student from North America and Europe forming the majority of the student body), and many of them are top students in their classes, majoring in philosophy, classics, and/or East Asian or Chinese studies. The above facts make these programs simply the most successful of their kind (English-based post-graduate programs in Chinese philosophy) in mainland China.

M.A. Program

This is a two-year degree program. The students who apply for the program should have a college degree from an accredited institution upon entering the program. The students are required to get at least 36 credits (4 credits for 2 courses in Chinese Language, 15 credits for five required major courses, 8 credits for 4 elective courses, 3 credits for scholarly activities, and 6 credits for two university-wide required courses) in order to graduate. All courses should be finished by the end of the third semester. A master’s thesis is also required for obtaining the master’s degree. Other than the above courses, students are also allowed to take courses that are offered by other departments at Fudan University (up to 6 credits per semester).

For the details of the program, please check here

General Qualifications

  1. Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent qualification.
  2. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport and must comply with the relevant regulations stipulated in "Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC."
  3. Must be in good physical and mental health.
  4. Applicants who will be under 18 years of age (as of September) must provide a notarized Letter of Guarantee from their designated guardian in China.


General Application Documents

  1. Scanned Copy of Passport: Including the photo page and the endorsement page (page 3 or 4, if there has been an addition or change of name). (bit.ly/ContohPassport) (bit.ly/ContohEndorsement)
  2. Recent Passport-Sized Photograph, formatted as follows: A recent full-faced photo (head must occupy 70% of the photo size); aspect ratio 4:3; white background without borders; size 100-500KB (*.jpg, *.jpeg). (bit.ly/ContohPhoto)
  3. Language Proficiency Certificates:
  • English Taught: IELTS with an overall score of 5.5/6.0 or TOEFL iBT 85 (requirements vary by university).
  • Chinese Taught: HSK 4–6 (levels and minimum scores vary by major and university).
  1. Academic Diplomas: High School Diploma (for Bachelor's Degree applicants) or Bachelor's/Master's Diploma (for Master's/Doctoral Degree applicants). Applicants who have not yet graduated must submit an official Pre-Graduation Statement from their high school or university. (bit.ly/PreGraduationLetter)
  2. Academic Transcripts: High School Transcripts (for Bachelor's Degree) or University Transcripts (for Master's/Doctoral Degrees), compiled into a single file. Please ensure the transcripts are provided as a comprehensive 'one-sheet' document, if available from the issuing institution. (bit.ly/ContohOnePageTranscript)
  3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendation: Required from two high school teachers (for Bachelor's Degree) or two university professors/associate professors (for Master's/Doctoral Degrees). Letters must be issued on official letterhead, bear an official stamp from the institution, and include the recommender's email and phone number.
  4. Study Plan or Personal Statement: Approximately 800 words, written in English or Mandarin (corresponding to the chosen language of instruction). The statement must be clearly signed by the applicant. General guidance points are available here: (bit.ly/PoinPersonalStatement)
  5. Additional Requirements: Specific requirements vary by university. Examples include:
  • Entrance Examination/Interview.
  • Financial Statement (from Bank).
  • Certificate of Non-Criminal Record (SKCK) issued by the local Indonesian Police. (bit.ly/ContohSKCK)
  • Medical Check-Up Report. (bit.ly/SayaratPengisianForm) (bit.ly/PhysicalExaminationForm)


Note

  • Documents 4 through 6 MUST be translated into English or Mandarin and officially legalized by the issuing institution. Alternatively, the services of a sworn translator may be utilized.
  • Please neatly scan each document into PDF format. The file size for each document must not exceed 36 MB (the passport photograph must adhere to the specific requirements listed above). All documents must then be uploaded to the system at www.greatwall.co.id.