Shanghai University

Application Deadline

June 30th

Eligibility

1. Above 18 years old, non-Chinese citizen, and in good health.

Note: 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 the recent two year are required:

• HSK 4 above 180 for Chinese Language (BA), and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BA);
• HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering; Economics or Management & Art
• HSK 5 above 210 for Humanities.

Note: HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test. You can find information on: www.chinesetest.cn

● 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 and has gained certificate;

● 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)

● 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

-High school graduate, GPA 3.0 or above (Note: 4-Point GPA System);

-For Science or Engineering programs, applicants are qualified in mathematics and physics in high school; For Economics or Management programs, applicants are qualified in mathematics in high school; For Arts programs, applicants are required to submit the portfolio.

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

Application Materials (PDF or JPG form, etc)

1. 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.

2. 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.

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 screen shot of your scores. But the original score sheet is required when registration.

6. Study Plan or Research Proposal in China

Written in English or Chinese (according to the teaching language of the program), 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.

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

8. Guarantee Statement (under 18 years old) (You can download here).

9. 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).

10. Others (Refer to Departmental standards)

Applicants for art majors should provide at least two examples of artworks; music majors’ applicants should provide audios and videos related to the major.

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. Application fee (non-refundable): RMB 500

2. Tuition:

Chinese Taught:

• Humanities: RMB 21.000
• Science or Engineering, Economics or Management: RMB 24.000
• Art: RMB 32.000

English Taught:

• International Economics & Trade: RMB 30.000
• Business Administration: RMB 30.000
• Finance: RMB 30.000

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

3. 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)

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