School of Mathematical Sciences of Fudan University and Shanghai Mathematical Center began to implement the "application-assessment" system in 2020, and enrolled 4-year doctoral students. For qualified candidates, after passing the qualification examination, they will no longer participate in the initial entrance examination for doctoral students organized by Fudan University, and will be directly evaluated by the School of Mathematical Sciences and Shanghai Mathematical Center.
Fudan University is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education and the Central Government of People's Republic of China (PRC). It is a world-class university construction university (Class A), National 985 Project, 2 1 1 Key Construction University, Nine Universities Alliance, Pacific Rim University Alliance and China University Presidents Association.