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 emigrated 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).

Language Proficiency

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, Engineering, Economics, Management & Arts

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 and has gained certificate;

Academic Requirement

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

For Science and Engineering programs, applicants are qualified in mathematics and physics in high school. Some programs also require computer programming courses record, such as digital media technology and film making;

For Economics and Management programs, applicants are qualified in mathematics in high school;

For Arts programs, applicants must have related academic background and are required to submit the portfolio (such as paintings, story scripts, short movies, etc.).  

Tuition Fee
Bachelor	RMB 21,000 pre year RMB 84,000 in total (About $ 17,143)

Accommodation Fee
International Student Dormitory
Double Room	RMB 70  (More Details)
Quad room	RMB 35  (More Details)
Single Room	RMB 140  (More Details)
Shenyuan International Apartments in the east side: (for self-paid students only)
Double Room	RMB 70  (More Details)
Quad room	RMB 35  (More Details)
Single Room	RMB 140  (More Details)
International Student Dormitory
Double Room	RMB 70  (More Details)
Single Room	RMB 140  (More Details)
International Student Dormitory
Double Room	RMB 70  (More Details)
Quad room	RMB 35  (More Details)
Single Room	RMB 140  (More Details)

Other Fees
Application Fee: The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.	RMB 500
Service Fee: For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.	USD 54 (Check Policy)
Living Expense	RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. Information Page of Passport

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 currently in China.

*3. Highest Degree Certificate

Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate available till the application date is also acceptable. Official graduation certificate shall be submitted timely after being received.

*4. Highest Degree Official Transcripts

Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
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. Statement of Financial Support

Certificate of your family financial situation background. You need to go to the bank to issue a deposit of your family financial situation.

You can download a template or sample from here.

*6. Personal Statement (including study plan and 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. Other materials

Applicants for art majors should provide relevant artworks (painting, audios or videos).

*8. Certificate of No Criminal Record

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 a template or sample from here.

*9. Selfie video

Applicants should submit a video including self-introduction and study plan in China. avi, mov, or mp4 less than 50 MB are accepted. The language of the video should be consistent with the language of the program you are applying for (English or Chinese).

*10. ID photo

The passport-size photo (one-inch, 390*570) should be taken within the last six months, bareheaded, full-faced with blue-color background; the photo is required to submit as JPG image less than 100kb.

*11. HSK certificate

12. Guarantee Statement(under 18 years old)

You can download a template or sample from here.

13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

You can download a template or sample from here.

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• Free DHL delivery - fast arrival and guarantee to get admission package.

• Mostly get admission letter in 2 weeks.

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