Fudan - SIRPA Exchange Programme Academic Year 2025/2026
Study at Fudan University, Shanghai, China
We offer outstanding students from the Faculty of East Asian Studies (OAW) at Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) the opportunity to study at the prestigious School of International Relations and Public Affairs (SIRPA) at Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Selected students will participate in the exchange programme.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested students enrolled in B.A. and M.A. OAW Faculty programmes can submit their applications in English until June 2, 2025.
Please send your application in a single electronic form (as a PDF file) to Mrs. Mireia Paulo with the subject line “Application Fudan Exchange Programme_ SURNAME_Name_date.”
Successful applicants will be invited for a personal interview on June 6.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Interested students enrolled in B.A. or M.A. OAW Faculty study programmes are invited to submit their applications in English until June 2, 2025, along with the following required documents:
For ALL students, please include:
- A motivation letter (max. 1 DIN A4 page). Please indicate if you wish to study during the winter semester, summer semester, or both.
- A concise CV (max. 1 DIN A4 page).
- A list of all your prior course achievements from eCampus (transcripts, including your current grade point average). If you are a WPOA student, ensure that you transfer your information from FlexNow beforehand.
- A copy of the first page of your passport.
For B.A. students, please include:
- A study project exposé (max. 2 pages, DIN A4).
For M.A. students, please include:
- A research project exposé (max. 5 pages, including a bibliography, DIN A4).
Guidelines for writing the project exposé for ALL students:
It can be considered as a “study plan.” Its purpose is for students to explain aim, priorities, and expected outcomes of the study stay. For example, you should describe why you are applying, how the program is relevant to your current studies, future academic goals, and future career aspirations. Outline your learning objectives and assignment schedules, including any specific Fudan courses/programs if possible. Clarify how you intend to make the most of your time at Fudan University in a meaningful manner. You can also highlight other relevant aspects that you believe the selection committee should consider when evaluating the application.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to the exposé in terms of writing style or content. It should demonstrate your ability to present a well-structured, organised, and well-supported argument to convince the selection committee that you are a suitable candidate for the program.
