fduthesis - Fudan University LaTeX Thesis Template

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Welcome to fduthesis, the comprehensive and modern LaTeX thesis template designed specifically for Fudan University.

Writing a thesis is a monumental task, and formatting it to meet strict university guidelines shouldn't be the hardest part. Built upon modern LaTeX3 (expl3) technologies, fduthesis offers a seamless, highly customizable, and robust typesetting environment that automatically handles the typography, layout, and visual identity requirements of Fudan University.

🎯 Target Audience

This template supports all levels of degree candidates at Fudan University:

  • Bachelor's Degree (Undergraduate) Candidates
  • Master's Degree (Academic and Professional) Candidates
  • Doctoral (PhD) Candidates

Whether your thesis must be written in Chinese or English, fduthesis provides dedicated, university-compliant classes for both.

✨ Core Features

  • Multi-level & Bilingual Support: Instantly switch between degree types (bachelor, master, doctor) and languages (fduthesis for Chinese, fduthesis-en for English) with a single document class option.
  • Modern Engine Exclusivity: Natively built for Unicode-aware engines (XeTeX and LuaTeX). This guarantees flawless CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) character rendering and modern font support without the legacy hacks required by pdfTeX.
  • Standardized Bibliography: Out-of-the-box, fully compliant support for the GB/T 7714-2015 national bibliographic standard, utilizing either traditional BibTeX or modern BibLaTeX (Biber) backends.
  • Automated Metadata & Cover Generation: Simply input your title, supervisor, and department in a clean, key-value configuration block, and the template will automatically generate your cover page, instructor list, and declaration of originality.
  • Official Visual Identity (VI): Ships with the fdulogo package, providing pixel-perfect, scalable vector graphics of Fudan University's emblems, name calligraphy, and motto.

🏗️ Template Architecture

The fduthesis ecosystem is highly modular, separating content generation from styling rules:

  • Kernel Classes:
  • fduthesis.cls: The primary document class for Chinese-language theses.
  • fduthesis-en.cls: The dedicated document class for English-language theses.
  • Configuration & Logic:
  • fduthesis.def: Contains default parameters, lengths, and string variables.
  • Affiliated Packages:
  • fdulogo.sty: A standalone package for rendering the Fudan University Visual Identity System using TikZ.
  • fdudoc.cls: The internal document class used to compile this very documentation.

⚖️ When to Use This Template

Use fduthesis if:

  • You want to focus purely on your research content without fighting MS Word formatting.
  • Your thesis involves complex mathematical formulas, code listings, or large datasets.
  • You want a highly professional, print-ready PDF that strictly adheres to typographic best practices.

Consider alternatives if:

  • You have never used LaTeX and your deadline is in less than 48 hours (learning LaTeX takes a little time!).
  • Your supervisor strictly requires a .docx file for tracking changes and editing.

⚠️ Important Warning

DISCLAIMER: fduthesis is an open-source project maintained by students and alumni. It has NOT been officially reviewed, mandated, or authorized by the Fudan University Graduate School or any specific department. While we strive for 100% compliance with official guidelines, any format censorship issues caused by the use of fduthesis are the sole responsibility of the user. Please consult your department's specific formatting requirements and use this template at your own discretion.

📄 License

This template is open-source software released under the LaTeX Project Public License (LPPL), version 1.3c or later.