Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Culture at Fudan University
汉语言文字学
At a glance
2026 fall · Referenced intake · English
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Key facts
- Department
- Department of Chinese Language and Literature
- Subject area
- Humanities
- Degree level
- master
- Teaching language
- English
- Duration
- 2 academic years
- Application status (reference)
- unknown
Eligibility & restrictions
A related discipline is preferred other applicants must demonstrate excellent study and research ability in linguistics or social sciences.
Dates and fees
Application dates
- Phase One · Application: 2025-10-13 — 2025-12-12
- Phase Two · Application: 2026-03-01 — 2026-03-31
Original application dates
Phase One: 2025-10-13 to 2025-12-12; Phase Two: 2026-03-01 to 2026-03-31
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- Tuition
- Tuition not published
- Application fee
- CNY 800
Original fee references
800 RMB (online payment, non-refundable)
Requirements
Language requirements
IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90. Exempt if the applicant is a native English speaker or previously graduated from a program taught entirely in English and provides proof.
Language evidence and exemptions
- 6. Valid TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE certificate and score report issued within two years, or eligible proof that the previous degree was taught and assessed entirely in English.
Acceptance letter
Not required
Application documents (PS, references & CV)
Required
- 5. Two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors, in Chinese or English, with handwritten signatures. Applicant-uploaded letters must be original color scans
- 7. Personal statement of no more than 5,000 English characters (including punctuation and spaces), covering study and work experience, academic achievements, expected research proposal, and career plan. Excess text may be uploaded under Supplementary Materials.
- 10. One- to two-page statement of purpose explaining the reason for applying, preparation already completed, future study needs, and intended research question.
- 11. Resume or CV.
- 12. Recommendation letters from at least two professors in related disciplines.
Academic & supporting materials
- 1. Recent bareheaded, full-faced color ID photo with a white or blue background.
- 3. Highest diploma or proof of impending graduation
- Submit the original or a notarized copy, plus a notarized Chinese or English translation if the original is in neither language.
- 4. Complete transcript for the highest degree
- Electronic signatures are not accepted.
- Program-specific required items:
- 13. At least one academic writing sample of around 2,000 words
- It need not concern Chinese language or literature.
- 2. Applicants who once held a People's Republic of China Travel Document or Exit and Entry Permit: Certificate of Renunciation of Chinese Nationality.
- 3. Optional supporting documents such as award certificates or published papers
- For published works, upload only the abstract in the application system.
This is a summary of application and academic materials. Check the official guide for the complete checklist.
Scholarships
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Sources and verification
Fudan University 2026 official program guide: Master of Arts in Chinese Language and Culture
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2026 Admission Information on English-taught Postgraduate Programs at Fudan University
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