Fudan University, as a top university directly under the Ministry of Education of China, is located in the prosperous city of Shanghai. It is jointly built with the Shanghai Municipal Government and enjoys the national "Double First-Class", "985 Project" and "211 Project" of honor. In this prestigious school, there are three people who have attracted much attention and are related to the title Fudan Eighteen Donkeys. They are Sun Li, Cong Fei and Zhang Ninghai.
In terms of scientific research, Fudan University’s performance is eye-catching. In 2010, the number of Chinese patent applications filed by the school in the fields of science, engineering and medicine reached 671, an increase of nearly 30% from 2009, demonstrating its strong strength in scientific and technological innovation. That year, the school authorized a total of 164 patents, and the cumulative number of valid patents reached 841, showing its emphasis on and protection of intellectual property rights. In terms of computer software copyright registration, the 17 registrations completed in 2009 hit a record high, demonstrating the school's leading position in the field of digital technology.
In terms of academic achievements, Fudan University’s publication of scientific research papers also continues to grow. In 2009, the number of SCI papers published by the school was 1,958, an increase of 12.98% from the previous year, which undoubtedly proves its outstanding status and influence in the field of global academic research.