Shanghai University

Application Deadline

June 30th

Eligibility

1 To be eligible, applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good health;

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of China, those who immigrated to other countries from the Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan and applying to study in Shanghai University as international students, should meet the following additional requirements: the applicants must hold valid passport or other relevant international recognized documents for at least 4 years; meanwhile, in the latest 4 years (by each April 30th of the year of University registration), the applicants must have lived overseas for 2 years (Living overseas for 9 months can be converted to 1 year, which is subject to the exit-entry stamp on visa.).

2. Language Proficiency Certificate

● If you are applying for Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificates within two years are required (HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test.

• HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering, Economics or Management and Art;
• HSK 5 above 210 for Humanities.

● HSK Exemptions

The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the HSK:

• Native speaker of Chinese;
• The previous degree is fully taught in Chinese.

● If you are applying for English-taught programs:

• IELTS (A) 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 or above received within the recent two years (TOEFL MyBestTM Scores accepted).
• Other internationally recognized English proficiency tests with scores of the same level and provide proof of certificates.

● TOEFL or IELTS Exemptions

The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the TOEFL or IELTS:

• Native speakers of English;
• The previous degree is fully taught in English.

3. Academic Requirement

● Be a bachelor’s degree holder; Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2021.

● Have relevant undergraduate academic background or have completed undergraduate-level courses relevant to intended graduate major, GPA 2.5 or above (Note: 4-Point GPA System);

● Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University Choose supervisor online when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor. Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for the following Master’s programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.

● Students applying to programs of arts must have relative academic background and submit a portfolio.

● Some colleges give priority to applicants with work experience, such as MBA Center.

Application Materials (PDF or JPG form, etc)

1. ID photo

Recent bareheaded (within six months), full-face, blue-color background, one-inch certificate photo (390*570), instead of landscape photos or photos of daily life; in JPG format, less than 100K.

2. Passport copy

A clear copy of your valid passport with your name, photo, birth date, place of birth, date of issue, date of expiry; Visa page is required for applicants who are not in their home country.

3. Selfie video

A video including self-introduction and study plan in China shot by the applicants. (within 50M, avi, mov, mp4 all accepted) The language of the video is up to the medium of instruction in the selected major (English or Chinese).

4. Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts

The official certificate and transcripts are those that bear the facsimile signature of the registrar and seal of the issuing institution. If the originals are not in Chinese or English, they must be translated and notarized;

*For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate and transcripts of all grades shall be submitted timely after being received.

5. Language Proficiency Certificate

If the score sheet is not available at the time of application, applicants may upload a screenshot of your scores. But the original score sheet is required when registration.

6. Statement of Financial Support (You can download here).

7. Two Letters of Recommendation with Signature

Written in English or Chinese by two different professors or associate professors from previous academic institutions, or work supervisors, etc. The referee’s signature and contact information are necessary.

8. Choose Supervisor Online and Get Accepted

(Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for following Master programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.)

9. Study Plan or Research Proposal in China

Written in English or Chinese (according to the teaching language of the program), more than 800 words, including research achievements so far (e.g. title and abstracts of graduation thesis or published paper), reasons of choosing SHU, study and research plan, future career plan, etc.

10. Certificate of No Criminal Record

Note: for any applicants who cannot get the Certificate of No Criminal Record at home country, please sign the No criminal record Commitment with Shanghai University (You can download here).

11. Others (Refer to Departmental standards)

Applicants for art majors should provide at least two examples of artworks;

Please Note:

* Documents not in Chinese or English should be accompanied with translations from notaries or issuing departments.

* During application, only need to upload the scanned documents, and the original documents should be provided for reference when registration.

1. Tuition and Fees

Note:

*The tuition fee and tuition deposit for the programs of SILC Business School (SILC) should be paid to the bank account of SILC Business School (SILC).

*All applicants of degree programs must pay the tuition fees deposit after receiving the E-admission notice within 20 working days. If the payment is not completed after 20 days, it would be regarded as giving up

4. Accommodations

• Single room RMB 51000/Year (on-campus)
• Double room RMB 25000/Year (on-campus)
• Four-beds room RMB 12700/Year (on-campus)
• RMB 30000/Year (off-campus)

8. Living Expenses: Student will spend around RMB 35,000 yearly in average