Welcome to SurviveCN â Fudan University Edition
SurviveCN is an open-source, community-driven Wiki built by international students,
for international students navigating life and academia in China.
What Is This Wiki?â
This guide covers everything you need to know as an international student at Fudan University (ć€æŠć€§ćŠ), from the moment you receive your admission letter to the day you graduate.
Whether you're panicking about your visa, confused by the dorm registration system, or just trying to figure out how to open a Chinese bank account â we've got you covered.
How to Navigate This Wikiâ
The sidebar on the left is organized into five phases that mirror your real-life journey:
| Phase | Topic |
|---|---|
| 𧳠Phase 1 | Before You Arrive â Visas, flights, what to pack |
| đš Phase 2 | The First 72 Hours â Registration, SIM cards, bank accounts |
| đïž Phase 3 | Academic Survival â Classes, exams, transcripts |
| đïž Phase 4 | Life in Shanghai â Transport, food, social life |
| âïž Phase 5 | Rules & Administration â Visa renewals, policies, emergencies |
Contributingâ
This Wiki is open source. If you notice something wrong, outdated, or missing â please open a Pull Request or Issue on GitHub.
Every contribution, no matter how small, helps the next student who arrives with a suitcase full of questions.
Ready? Pick a Phase from the sidebar and let's get started.