Fudan University

Fudan University

Chinese History and Culture (Department of History)

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]

Program Overview

The EMA in Chinese History and Culture is a two-year program to provide opportunities for international students without prior knowledge of the Chinese language and history to study Chinese history on a Master’s level in Shanghai, one of the most exciting cities in China. All courses except Chinese language courses under the program are taught in English by our highly qualified faculty.

Courses in the program consist of three blocks

1) Chinese language courses for different levels;

2) General surveys of ancient and modern Chinese history (strong focus on political, religious and art history);

3) In-depth research courses focusing on art and religion in ancient China, history and culture of Shanghai, comparative perspectives on Chinese and other ancient civilizations.

For those who are able to follow courses in Chinese they can also choose from a wide range of courses taught in our department. Students in the program will have a unique opportunity to studying Chinese history and culture while experiencing it in person.

For students pursuing a Master’s degree, a minimum of two years is generally required in order to complete the program. They will be required to complete a total of thirty-one course credits and a dissertation written in English of no fewer than 10,000 words. The dissertation should be defended successfully before being submitted with an abstract in Chinese.

Courses

A degree student is required to complete 31 credits (including 8 credits for Chinese language courses, 20 credits in history and culture and 3 credits for academic activities) during two academic years and successfully defend their thesis. He or she may make a course plan with the help of his or her supervisor.

The main courses in our EMA program course pool include (the availability of each course varies every year):

  • Elementary Chinese 4 credits
  • Intermediate Chinese 4 credits
  • Advanced Chinese 4 credits
  • Chinese Civilization to 1800 3 credits 2
  • History of Modern China 1800 to Present 3 credits
  • History of Chinese Culture 3 credits
  • Chinese Art and Archaeology 3 credits
  • Religion and Society in China 3 credits
  • History of Chinese Medicine and Science 3 credits
  • Encounters with the West in Late Imperial China 3 credits
  • History of Shanghai 3 credits
  • Women and Society in Modern China 3 credits
  • Comparative Studies of Ancient Civilizations 3 credits
  • Comparative Mythology: Greek and Chinese 3 credits

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 47 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.