HEAD-TO-HEAD INSTITUTIONAL DOSSIER · 2026/2027 INDEX

Nanyang Technological University vs Fudan University

Nanyang Technological University Logo
Nanyang Technological University

Singapore, Singapore

QS World: #1218% Admit
Fudan University Logo
Fudan University

Shanghai, China

QS World: #267% Admit
EXECUTIVE DECISION BRIEFINGCross-System Synthesis

01 · Global Academic Standing

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore offers a modern, practical, and globally diverse experience, strong in tech. Fudan University, an elite Chinese institution, provides traditional academic rigor, deep cultural immersion, and historical prestige, excelling in humanities and social sciences.

02 · Departmental & Subject Strengths

For STEM, NTU’s Electrical and Electronic Engineering is globally leading and industry-aligned. Fudan excels in humanities, with its Economics program offering profound insights into China’s socio-economic landscape.

03 · Campus Environment & Cohort Culture

Choose NTU if your ambition is cutting-edge technological innovation and a globalized, English-speaking professional career. Opt for Fudan if you seek foundational, culturally rich education in social sciences or humanities with strong ties to China’s intellectual elite.

SECTION 01 · QUANTITATIVE BENCHMARK LEDGER

Head-to-Head Indicator Showdown

Indicator Tally4 — 4 Advantage
Comparative DimensionNanyang Technological UniversityFudan University
QS World University Rank
Global employer & academic reputation index
#12 (2027)+14 places
#26 (2027)
THE World University Rank
Teaching, research environment & citations
#28 (2027)+10 places
#38 (2027)
ARWU Shanghai Rank
Nobel/Fields alumni & highly cited researchers
#84 (2026)
#41 (2026)+43 places
U.S. News Global Rank
Global research reputation & publications
#27 (2027)+22 places
#49 (2027)
Admissions Selectivity
Estimated acceptance rate (lower = more selective)
18%
7%More selective
Annual International Tuition
Estimated undergraduate/graduate base fee
$26,640
$5,000Lower tuition
Founding Heritage
Year of institutional establishment
1991
1905Lead
Student Cohort Scale
Total enrolled degree-seeking students
37,458
36,447
Campus Safety Index
Composite campus & surrounding municipal safety
95 / 100Lead
92 / 100
SECTION 02 · DECADE TRAJECTORY COMPARISON

10-Year Historical Ranking Trajectory

Decade-long global standing curve across major league tables (higher curve position = stronger rank).

SECTION 03 · DEPARTMENTAL BENCHMARKS

QS Subject Rankings Showdown

Click any discipline row to inspect side-by-side degree programs, tuition, and scholarships below.

Nanyang Technological University: 3 leads·Fudan University: 0 leads
Academic Subject (Click to Inspect Programs)Nanyang Technological UniversityFudan University
Materials Science#3#45
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence#4#37
Chemistry#8#30

Nanyang Technological University · Specialist Subject Standings

Communication and Media Studies#2
Library and Information Management#3
Electrical and Electronic Engineering#4

Fudan University · Specialist Subject Standings

Classics and Ancient History#2
Mathematics#32
Economics and Econometrics#34
SECTION 04 · FINANCIAL & LIVING BENCHMARK

Cost of Living & Annual Budget Face-off

Estimated monthly student expenditure in Singapore vs Shanghai alongside annual international tuition.

Tier-1 Global Metropole

Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)

$3,400/mo
Housing & Utilities$2,600/mo
Food & Groceries$650/mo
Local Transit & Personal$150/mo
Est. International Tuition$26,640/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$67,440/yr
Accessible Student City

Fudan University (Shanghai)

$795/mo
Housing & Utilities$500/mo
Food & Groceries$250/mo
Local Transit & Personal$45/mo
Est. International Tuition$5,000/yr
Est. 1-Year Total Budget~$14,540/yr
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