Fudan University is a prestigious public research university located in Shanghai, China. Founded in 1905 as Fudan Public School, it holds the distinction of being the first institution of higher education established independently by a Chinese person. Today, it is a member of the elite C9 League (China’s equivalent of the Ivy League) and consistently ranks among the top 50 universities globally. The university is celebrated for its liberal arts ethos, "Double First-Class" academic status, and a rigorous research environment that spans a wide array of disciplines from the humanities to advanced sciences and medicine.
Fudan University – School of Management
The School of Management at Fudan University (FDSM) is one of the most esteemed business schools in Asia, with roots dating back to the establishment of Fudan's business discipline in 1917. While management education was temporarily suspended during mid-century national restructurings, the school was officially re-established in 1985. As a public institution, it has grown into a global powerhouse, becoming one of the first in mainland China to achieve "Triple Crown" accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA), a gold standard held by less than 1% of business schools worldwide.
FDSM is particularly distinguished by its research excellence and international integration. It consistently ranks No. 1 in Mainland China in the UT Dallas Top 100 Business School Research Rankings and maintains a strong global presence through partnerships with institutions like MIT Sloan and Washington University in St. Louis. The school is known for its "internationalization" strategy, blending Eastern management wisdom with Western rigorous academic standards, and its MBA and EMBA programs are frequently cited among the top 30 globally by the Financial Times.
Institutional Highlights
| Feature |
Fudan University (Parent) |
School of Management (FDSM) |
| Type |
Public Research University |
Public Business School |
| Foundation Year |
1905 |
1917 (Discipline) / 1985 (School) |
| Elite Status |
C9 League, Double First-Class |
Triple Crown Accredited |
| Global Recognition |
Top 40 Global (QS/THE) |
Top 100 Research (UT Dallas) |
About Shanghai
Located where the Yangtze River Delta and the Pacific meet, Shanghai is the commercial and financial center of mainland China, and ranks sixteenth in the 2013 edition of the Global Financial Centers Index published by the City of London. A pilot free trade zone is located in Shanghai in 2013, which will certainly launch a new round of rapid economic development at the international trading and financial hub. Shanghai now magnetizes thousands of talents all over the world every year by offering countless opportunities. Shanghai is home of the historic Bund, traditional temples, and the proud pioneer of futuristic architecture.
Shanghai has embraced people from different cultures with highest inclusiveness. Over 200,000 foreigners choose Shanghai to be their frequently dwelling place. An increasing number of Chambers of Commerce are set up in Shanghai by businessmen from the U.S, the U.K, France, Germany, Canada, Australia, Japan, Korea and many other countries, making Shanghai the ideal place to do transnational business.
Living in University
Fudan University is widely known for its campus culture of freedom, rich variety, and forward progress. Its campus culture is expressed in many dimensions, such as its outstanding school spirit, its rich academic flavor, its ideology of free discussion, the many independent choices available, its open and accepting attitude, as well as many elements of content, such as its more than 2000 lectures and forums per year, several tens of athletic competitions, more than a hundred artistic performances and cultural exhibits, over 310 student clubs, almost 500 social events, extracurricular academic creations by almost a thousand students, over ten thousand instances of volunteerism, etc. The school culture is like soil and air, nourishing generation after generation of the Fudan community. Fudan students, teachers, and alumni consciously protect and cultivate it through extensive participation and experience. This is why the school tradition is carried on, and it is how the Fudan spirit is carried forward—it goes beyond the campus, and influences society. In this process of shared ownership, shared construction, and shared use, an inherent character was gradually cultivated in the Fudan community, consisting of an idealistic mood, social responsibility, and a rational spirit.
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