FISF GBF

Mentors' Message

Qian, Jun

Executive Dean

Professor of Finance

Welcome to the International School of Finance (FISF), Fudan University. As a young but vibrant and fast-growing school, we are committed to curriculum innovation, academic excellence, and social responsibility. Our students will be equipped with knowledge that both provides global vision and is rooted in the reality of the Chinese economy. Through excellence in teaching and research coupled with the highest moral standards, we aim to make our mark in higher education by developing the most knowledgeable, ethical, globally-oriented and socially responsible future leaders in finance.

In the next four years, I hope you will champion our school's motto, “Excellence, Responsibility, and Innovation.” As you strive for academic excellence, I also expect you to grow and flourish in cultural understanding and moral qualities, to rise to the challenges of the future as an innovative and responsible leader of global vision.
Li, Yuejiang

Undergraduate Program Committee

Welcome to International School of Finance, Fudan University (FISF). FISF is one of the youngest members of Fudan University. A world-renowned university with over a century of illustrious history, Fudan University was first established in 1905, the same year the Chinese imperial examination system was officially abolished. The founding of this great university was the first step in achieving China’s grand vision for its intellectuals of exploring the world of higher education as a means to rescue and revitalise the nation. For more than 100 years, Fudan University has called the city of Shanghai its home, where it has worked tirelessly to embody the spirit of the " All rivers run into sea " by pursuing true excellence, cultivating high-calibre minds, promoting academic innovation, and nurturing new ideas. To fulfil China's mission of financial development and the construction of the Shanghai international financial centre, FISF, as you see it now, came into being. FISF, which rivals the world's top business schools, recruits world-class faculty and talents by creating a top-notch teaching and research environment whose teaching curriculums and methods have been selected into the ranks of the national "double first-class" universities. With these achievements, FISF has confidently developed the Global Bachelor of Finance undergraduate program in the hopes of both discovering and attracting China's top young, internationally focused students. Using these resources and bright young minds, Fudan University strives to take more steps in leading the charge for the future development of China's finance goals. The road ahead is long, and striving is the only way forward, so let us fight together and unlock the potential of our youth!

Program Overview

Global Bachelor of Finance

GBF is a four-year full-time undergraduate finance program with a focus on data analytics and technology applications. It provides students with a comprehensive background in finance, business, data science and fin-tech, together with an in-depth understanding of China in a global environment. Elective courses are offered in 2 specialized fields: financial practices and quantification technology.

Our graduates would be well equipped to accept the positions with top investment banks and leading commercial banks, as well as to be employed in corporate and government financial management or in consulting. Finance majors are also fully prepared for graduate studies, such as in business analytics, finance, or the law.

Vision

● To be recognized as a top undergraduate program in Asia in providing talents who are highly competitive in business. To be the hub of an alumni network that facilitates meaningful discussions and projects constructive thoughts that help improve business practices and societal well-being.

Mission

● To equip our students with sound financial knowledge, creative minds, practical skills, leadership spirit and social responsibility that lead to both advancement of wisdom and success in business.

Program Learning Goals

● Our graduates will possess fundamental knowledge of finance and Fin-Tech, and the ability to integrate this knowledge across the industry in decision making, supported by appropriate analytical and quantitative techniques.
● Our graduates will possess effective transferable problem-solving skills with innovative minds, supported by an interdisciplinary knowledge structure.
● Our graduates will possess understanding of the importance of ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility.
● Our graduates will possess the ability to understand the interplay between local and global financial markets, supported by the knowledge of the global financial framework and the Chinese financial market.
● Our graduates will have effective communication and leadership skills in both domestic and international environments.

Highlights

● A leading and innovative Finance (Fintech stream) undergraduate program that delivers the classic theory of finance, the evolution of Fintech, and the application of quantitative and analytical skills to students
● Fully taught in English*
● Curriculum in line with international standard that facilitates global recognition and international exchange, with a wide range of general education courses from Fudan
● Courses for in-depth understanding of China
● Rigorous academic training and professional mindset fostering
● Outstanding faculty
● Student-oriented academic and career support

*All the courses offered by FISF are English-taught

Academic Advisory System

Our program provides a wide variety of student-orientated academic services, counseling, and resources in the effort to help students overcome the difficulties encountered in the learning process and navigate their university life in a well-supported manner.

Level-1 Academic Advisors

• Full-time administrative staff.

• Answering and consulting with students on specific academic affairs-related regulations, systems and policies.

• Providing timely feedback to the school on students’ opinions and suggestions and following up.

• Keeping track of students' academic performance and activating the student management mechanism at any time.

Level-2 Academic Advisors

• Faculty member of the school.

• Intervention and advice on major academic problems of students.

• Planning and adjustment of students' personal study scheme.

• Guidance on academic research direction and further studies.

What you will learn?

In accordance with the requirements of the "2+X" Undergraduate Training System of Fudan University, the major starts from both general education and professional training to strengthen the foundation of personal development, while providing various development paths such as regular major path, cross-disciplinary path, innovation and entrepreneurship path, etc.

The core courses cover classical financial theory, application of technology in the financial field, as well as many credit-bearing practicums courses. We also offer two major elective modules, "Financial Practice" and "Quantitative Technology", to provide students with an international, interdisciplinary, personalized and hands-on training system.

Explore Our Faculty

Explore Our Curriculum

Experiential Learning

We encourage students to discover their potential, be inspired by others, and explore the world at large. We provide opportunities for students to practice their emergent skills. We seek to kindle our students’ curiosity, nourish their creativity, and constantly keep them challenged to take initiative when faced with novel and unpredictable situations.

Study Trip

Through study and investigation, students can experience different cultural backgrounds and teaching modes, learn new knowledge and make new friends, and have academic exchanges with professors of universities in various countries, so as to understand their majors more clearly.
Case Competition

Participating in the case competition gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired in class to the real world. Students also acquire skills that employers need, such as public speaking, problem solving, working in teams, working under pressure, and finding creative solutions.
Social Practice

A variety of social practice activities can increase the opportunities for students to communicate with people from different backgrounds, experience different work, life and links, so as to understand the real society, gain rich practical experience, and promote personal and professional development.

Study Trip

Through study and investigation, students can experience different cultural backgrounds and teaching modes, learn new knowledge and make new friends, and have academic exchanges with professors of universities in various countries, so as to understand their majors more clearly.

Case Competition

Participating in the case competition gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have acquired in class to the real world. Students also acquire skills that employers need, such as public speaking, problem solving, working in teams, working under pressure, and finding creative solutions.

Social Practice

A variety of social practice activities can increase the opportunities for students to communicate with people from different backgrounds, experience different work, life and links, so as to understand the real society, gain rich practical experience, and promote personal and professional development.

Student Teaching Assistant Scheme

Students will have the opportunity to act as the assistant of the professor, assist the professor in some daily teaching work, or help students solve learning problems, and improve their academic level through these activities.

Student Research Fellow Program

Students will have the opportunity to participate in the professor's research projects as research assistants, which can enable students to improve their research ability, broaden their research horizons, and other academic research skills. At the same time, students can also determine their future career direction earlier.

International Exposure

To cultivate graduates with a global perspective, FISF offers a wide range of international exchange opportunities for students, Fudan’s global partners including prestigious universities in the Americas, Europe, Oceania, and Asia.

The international exchange opportunity enables students to expand their vision, experience different cultures, enrich their academic portfolios from multiple dimensions, establish network with people from diverse backgrounds, and gain a more in-depth understanding of their future studies and careers.

Career Development Service

FISF seeks to inspire and empower each student, to develop their full potential, and to enable them to grow into leading talent in the business domain through well-developed student-oriented career services.

Against this backdrop, the GBF Program career support team is dedicated to provide impartial career services to support students at FISF and beyond. We'll work with students from day one to discover a variety of job opportunities, channel industry resources and alumni network in the financial industry domestically and internationally to help students achieve their career goals.

Global Admission

As a program fully taught in English by faculty from prestigious universities around the world, GBF provides rigorous academic training and professional mindset fostering alongside comprehensive academic guidance and career assistance, welcoming students from around the world to join the GBF cohort.

HK Macau Taiwan
International

- Hong Kong
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- Macau
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- Taiwan
- Application Requirement
  
  Holders of Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card or Non-permanent Identity Card, Hong Kong and Macao Residents Entry and Exit Permit or Hong Kong and Macao Residents Residence Permit.
  
  Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with level 4 in English Language, Mathematics, Chinese and Liberal Studies (compulsory unit). Level 4* will be required in two elective subjects.
  or
  
  Dean’s Recommendation.
  
  Application Procedure
  
  From March 2023* candidates can visit the online application system for admission of HKDSE students and complete the application process according to the relevant requirements.
  *Important dates relating to the application will be announced in late 2022. Current dates are for reference only.
- Application Requirement
  
  Holders of Macao Resident Identity Card, Hong Kong and Macau Resident Entry and Exit Permit or Hong Kong and Macau Resident Residence Permit.
  
  High school graduates who have taken the “Joint Admission Examination for Macao Four Higher Education Institutions” and have scored 950 in Chinese, English and Mathematics respectively.
  
  Application Procedure
  
  Download the Joint Admission Examination for Macao Four Higher Education Institutions form follow the instructions on the application form, and submit it to us in the prescribed manner after completion by May 2023*
  *Important dates relating to the application will be announced in late 2022. Current dates are for reference only.
- Application Requirement
  
  High school graduates who have a household registration in Taiwan.
  
  Have a Taiwan Resident Permit or a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, and a valid proof of identity to reside in Taiwan, and the document held by the candidate must be within the validity period.
  
  Five subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science) with score 13 above on the General Scholastic Ability Test.
  
  Application Procedure
  
  From March 2023* candidates can log on to theapplication systembased on their on the General Scholastic Ability Test results in Taiwan and complete the online application accurately and completely according to the requirements.
  *Important dates relating to the application will be announced in late 2022. Current dates are for reference only.

Entry Requirement(2025 intake)

1. Academic Requirement

●International Qualifications

IB(Code: N003989)	IB Diploma with total score≥36，Minimum 3 HL courses, including Maths HL≥5
GCE A-level	Minimum 3 A-Level courses，Maths≥A, the other 2 courses should be relevant to the major of Economics≥B
ACT(Code: 8142)	ACT≥28 (Maths≥28)
AP(Code: 9155)	Minimum3 AP courses, Maths≥4, and the other two subjects≥3
SAT&AP(Code: 9155)SAT	Total score≥1350 AP: Maths≥4
ATAR	≥90, Specialist Maths is required (NSW: Maths Extension 2 is required)
NCEA	NCEA Level 3 endorsed with Merit or Excellence, including: Three subjects at Level 3, made up of 14 credits each, in three approved subjects; Maths endorsed with Merit or Excellence is required
Abitur	Abitur 1.0-2.0 (inclusive). Average grade of all subjects≥10, including Maths≥12
Baccalauréat Général	Sérieéconomique et sociale≥15. Average grade of all subjects≥15

*All qualifications listed above are only used for application, not for credit transfer.

● Applicants without qualifications listed above please submit high school or university transcripts for assessment.

2. English Language Requirement

TOEFL Code: C870	IELTS （Academic）	Duolingo English Test score	PTE Academic Test score
90 or above	6.5 or above	110 or above	61 or above

*Taken within two years prior to application date (only for applicants from non-English speaking countries)

*Students from high school with major courses taught in English may be waivered of the above English requirements.

*Native English-speaking applicants are exempt from the above English requirement.

3. Interviews

●The interview will examine the overall quality of the candidates, such as interest in Finance, English proficiency, communication skills etc.

4. Key Dates (2025 Intake)

●Application Period: 1 December 2024 to 20 March 2025

●Shortlist Interview Candidates/Online Interview: The exact time and qualification of the interview will be announced via the online application system or email.

●Pre-admission Result Announcement: May 2025

●Official Offer Letter: July 2025

●Start Your Journey at Fudan University: Late August or Early September 2025

Admission Procedure

01

Apply Online
02

Interview
03

Result Release

https://istudent.fudan.edu.cn/apply

Step 1:
Please finish the online application procedure (choose Personal Application→Undergraduate→GBF), and upload the scanned copies of the following original documents.
Application Documents:

● Register and sign in (choose Selfsupport→Undergraduate), upload the scanned copies of the following original documents.

Photocopy of vaild passport identification page

Only ordinary passport and the expiry date should be after September 30, 2025
Diploma of highest degree conferred or proof of impending graduation (for applicants in their final year of study)

Original or notarized copy,with notarized Chinese or English translation,if original not in Chinese or English
Transcripts of highest degree conferred

Original or notarized copy,with notarized Chinese or English translation,if original not in Chinese or English
Personal Statement & Two letters of Recommendation in English.

Personal Statement” must be less than 5000 English characters (including punctuation marks and space.).

Two reference letters should be written by whom can attest to the quality of the applicant’s academic performance and scholastic potential. Two letters must include the recommenders’ phone number and email address. If the letters cannot be uploaded by the applicant, the applicant can send the link in the system to the recommender for filling in the letter.
A copy of the page containing a valid visa or residence permit

Application currently residing in China must provide this document.

Original or notarized copy of following English language test result (only for applicants whose native language is not English), students from high school with major courses taught in English may be waivered of the English language test.

TOEFL Code: C870	IELTS (Academic)	Duolingo English Test score	PTE Academic Test score
90 or above	6.5 or above	110 or above	61 or above

*Guarantee Statement

1.Applicants under 18 years old (by September 1, 2025) must submit this document, which can be downloaded from here.
2.The guarantor should be an adult, living in Chinese mainland with a stable source of income.
Applicants with a Chinese background (including Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau) please check the details

1. Applicants who were born in a foreign country and have acquired foreign citizenship at birth, should provide documents to prove that one or both of the applicant’s parents have acquired permanent residence of the country before the applicant’s birth. Applicants who have emigrated from Chinese mainland/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan and have acquired foreign citizenship should provide documentation of cancellation/rescission of his/her Chinese citizenship.

2. If the applicant has ever visited or lived in Chinese mainland/Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan, the applicant should submit entry and exit records and relevant visa or residence permit from April 30, 2021 (inclusive) upon application.
Statement of non-criminal record.
Statement of personal financial capacity or financial support.

If you are sponsored by others, please download from here， fill in and submit it.
Award certificates, published essays, adminssion notices from other universities, etc

Addition doocuments which may demorstrate comprehensive abilities.

● Step 2
Submit online application and pay application fee（800RMB）.

●Step 3
Pay attention to the system for updates. Early application is strongly suggested. Please check the online application system and email frequently, correct and complete the application as required.

Note: Applicants may not apply for other degree programs of Fudan University with overlapping study periods at the same time.

We will determine the shortlist for the interview based on the application materials. The interview schedule is as follows.

● Date: TBC

● Interview list: TBC candidates can check interview qualifications in the online application system
● Pre-admission results will be announced on the website of International Student Office in batches from May 2025, and students must reply and confirm within the deadline, otherwise they will be regarded as decline their offer.

● Students can check the admission result in the online application system, and the acceptance letters will be sent out from July 2025.

● Any falsification or fraud will be cancelled once it is confirmed; if found after admission, students will be expelled from the program.

● The change of major is not allowed during the study period.

● See details https://iso.fudan.edu.cn/isoenglish/b1/fb/c16217a700923/page.htm