Non-Chinese citizen in good health with a valid passport;
Applicants studying for a bachelor’s degree should have obtained high school diploma;
Applicants studying for a Master’s degree should have obtained bachelor’s degree;
Applicants studying for a Doctoral degree should have obtained Master’s degree，and no older than 55 years old.
Applicants studying for non-degree programs should have a formal education background at high school or above, aged from 18-55.
Applicants who are less than 18 years old should submit Guarantee Statement.
Note:
1. 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.
2. 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.).
Language ability
1. If you are applying for Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificates required:
HSK 4 above 180 for Chinese Language(BA), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BA);
HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering, Economics or Management and 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.
2. 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.
Academic Requirement
1. Undergraduate Programs
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.
2. Master’s Programs
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.
3. PHD’s Programs
Have relevant master's degree background and relevant academic achievements，GPA 3.0 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 programs of School of Economics. The School will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
Students applying to programs of arts must have relative academic background and submit a portfolio.
Important dates
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Date of Application
From January 01, 2021 to June 30th, 2021.
Date of School
From the end of August to the beginning of September, 2021
Date of Registration
The specific registration time will be notified on the official website
Supporting Documents
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Undergraduate Programs
Application documents assessment, including document review, online test, and interviews, etc.
1. Application materials
Passport copy
ID photo
Selfie video
Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts
Certificate of No Criminal Record Note: for any applicants who can not get the Certificate of No Criminal Record at home country, please sign the No criminal record Commitment with Shanghai University (You can download at http://apply.shu.edu.cn).
* 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.
Language Proficiency Certificate
Study Plan or Research Proposal in China
Statement of Financial Support
Guarantee Statement （under 18 years old）
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:
① Documents not in Chinese or English should be accompanied with translations from notaries or issuing departments.
② During application, only need to upload the scanned documents, and the original documents should be provided for reference when registration.
2. Shanghai University Security and Background Check (SBC) for International Students
3. University Qualification Assessment (UQA) for International Students
4. Telephone interview
For more information, please refer to Application Guide in Download area.
Master’s Programs
Application documents assessment, including document review, online test, and interviews, etc.
1. Application materials
ID photo
Passport copy
Selfie video
Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts
Certificate of No Criminal Record Note: for any applicants who can not get the Certificate of No Criminal Record at home country, please sign the No criminal record Commitment with Shanghai University (You can download at http://apply.shu.edu.cn).
* 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.
Language Proficiency Certificate
Statement of Financial Support
Two Letters of Recommendation with Signature
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 assign tutors for eligible candidates soon after they are registered.)
Study Plan or Research Proposal in China
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:
① Documents not in Chinese or English should be accompanied with translations from notaries or issuing departments.
② During application, only need to upload the scanned documents, and the original documents should be provided for reference when registration.
2. Shanghai University Security and Background Check (SBC) for International Students
3. University Qualification Assessment (UQA) for International Students
4. Telephone interview
5. Expert Committee Interview
For more information, please refer to Application Guide in Download area
PhD’s Programs
Application documents assessment, including document review, online test, and interviews, etc.
1. Application materials
ID photo
Passport copy
Selfie video
Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts
Certificate of No Criminal Record Note: for any applicants who can not get the Certificate of No Criminal Record at home country, please sign the No criminal record Commitment with Shanghai University (You can download at http://apply.shu.edu.cn).
* 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.
Language Proficiency Certificate
Statement of Financial Support
Two Letters of Recommendation with Signature
Choose Supervisor Online and Get Accepted
* Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for School of Economics. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
Study Plan or Research Proposal in China
Academic Research Documents (Refer to Departmental standards)
① Publication of academic papers and patent certificate, Note: Applicants who apply for a Ph.D. in the School of Management must have a background in management science or science and engineering and have published at least one academic paper in SCI or SSCI journals at the time of application.
② Applicants for art majors should provide at least two examples of artworks;
③ Music majors applicants should provide audios and videos related to the major.
Please Note:
① Documents not in Chinese or English should be accompanied with translations from notaries or issuing departments.
② During application, only need to upload the scanned documents, and the original documents should be provided for reference when registration.
2. Shanghai University Security and Background Check (SBC) for International Students
3. University Qualification Assessment (UQA) for International Students
4. Telephone interview
5. Expert Committee Interview
For more information, please refer to Application Guide in Download area
Non-degree programs
1. Application materials
Passport copy
ID photo
Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcript
Statement of Financial Support
Please note:
DBIC Program requires higher education qualification or related working experience.
2. Shanghai University Security and Background Check (SBC) for International Students.
For more information, please refer to Application Guide in Download area
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For oversea bank card: Alipay oversea payment is recommended. The service fee is 2% (the minimal standard is 16 USD).
Step1: Visit SHU’s payment page and input your passport No., passport name and verification code to get the exact payment amount you owe.
Step2: Click “GO PAY”.
Step3: Login the overseas Online payment platform, and select Shanghai University as your institution, and click “ Go To”.
Step4: Choose the country you will pay from, and the payment item and account, and then click “Next”.
Step5: Select your preferred payment method, input the payer Information, Review and confirm payment information, and then finish the payment.
More information please refers to the download area https://apply.shu.edu.cn, or https://edu.ac.alipay.com/.
For China mainland bank Card: Wechat, Alipay, APP of Agricultural Bank of China, and its online bank are recommended. More details please refer to the download area https://apply.shu.edu.cn.
Bank transfer: for some countries and regions which do not support the oversea payment by Alipay, the bank transfer is accepted. The Bank account information is as below:
1）For Foreign Currency such as USD, JPY
Beneficiary's Name: Shanghai University Beneficiary's
Account No.: 98211454800000228
Beneficiary's Bank Name: Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Jingan Sub-branch, Shanghai, P.R.China
(SWIFT NO.SPDBCNSHXXX)
2）For CNY
Shanghai Gonghe Sub-Branch, Agricultural Bank of China, P.R.China
Account No.: 03358400801000968
Beneficiary: Shanghai University
For SILC Business School (SILC) *(only for Applicants for the degree programs of SILC business school)
1）For International remittance
Beneficiary's Name: SILC Business School, Shanghai University
Beneficiary's Account No.: 31634000002047078
Beneficiary's Bank Name:BANK OF SHANGHAI
(SWIFT NO. BOSHCNSH)
Beneficiary’s Address:No 20 CHENGZHONG ROAD, JIADING DISTRICT, SHANGHAI
2）For CNY
Account Name:上海大学悉尼工商学院
Account No.:31634000002047078
Bank Name: 上海银行沪太支行 Note:
1. Please pay the tuition fees and tuition deposit to SILC Bank account if applying for SILC programs;
2. The application fees are not refundable whether admitted or not;
3. After payment, please log in to the application system, click "Tuition Deposit Payment", and upload the payment receipt online.
About Tuition Fees
1.1 The fees for international students shall be calculated in CNY.
1.2 Payment can be made with deposit cards issued by Banks in China or credit cards with the marks of "UnionPay", "VISA" and "MasterCard". Any commission incurred by the use of "VISA" or "MasterCard" or other credit cards issued by overseas banks shall be borne by the students themselves.
1.3 International students shall pay tuition fees in full within the specified time. Those who owe for no reason or fail to pay off tuition fees on time shall not be registered.
About Tuition deposit
Payment
1.1 The self-paid applicants of degree programs must pay the tuition fees deposit （One-year or half a year tuition fee）when receiving the 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. *The following types of students can be exempted from paying the tuition deposit:
a) Scholarship students (including Chinese Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, Shanghai University Scholarship, and CCN foundation program scholarship). Please log in to the application system, click "Tuition Deposit Payment", and upload the screenshot of the scholarship confirmation email. After being confirmed by working staff, paper admission documents will be delivered soon.
b) Degree students recommended by partner institutions of Shanghai University.
1.2 Payment Method
1) For oversea bank card: Alipay oversea payment is recommended. The service fee is 2% (the minimal standard is 16 USD).
Step1: Visit SHU’s payment page and input your passport No., passport name and verification code to get the exact payment amount you owe.
Step2: Click “GO PAY”.
Step3: Login the overseas Online payment platform, and select Shanghai University as your institution, and click “ Go To”.
Step4: Choose the country you will pay from, and the payment item and account, and then click “Next”.
Step5: Select your preferred payment method, input the payer Information, Review and confirm payment information, and then finish the payment.
More information please refers to the download area https://apply.shu.edu.cn, or https://edu.ac.alipay.com/.
2) For China mainland bank Card: Wechat, Alipay, APP of Agricultural Bank of China, and its online bank are recommended. More details please refer to the download area https://apply.shu.edu.cn.
3) Bank transfer: for some countries and regions which do not support the oversea payment by Alipay, the bank transfer is accepted. The Bank account information is as below: For Foreign Currency such as USD, JPY
Beneficiary's Name: Shanghai University Beneficiary's
Account No.: 98211454800000228
Beneficiary's Bank Name: Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Jingan Sub-branch, Shanghai, P.R.China
(SWIFT NO.SPDBCNSHXXX) For CNY
Shanghai Gonghe Sub-Branch, Agricultural Bank of China, P.R.China
Account No.: 03358400801000968
Beneficiary: Shanghai University
For SILC Business School (SILC) *(only for Applicants for the degree programs of SILC business school) For International remittance
Beneficiary's Name: SILC Business School, Shanghai University
Beneficiary's Account No.: 31634000002047078
Beneficiary's Bank Name:BANK OF SHANGHAI
(SWIFT NO. BOSHCNSH)
Beneficiary’s Address:No 20 CHENGZHONG ROAD, JIADING DISTRICT, SHANGHAI For CNY
Account Name:上海大学悉尼工商学院
Account No.:31634000002047078
Bank Name: 上海银行沪太支行
1.3 After payment, please log in to the application system, click "Tuition Deposit Payment", and upload the payment receipt online. After being confirmed by working staff, paper admission documents will be delivered soon.
FAQS
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FAQs on Application
How to be eligible for an international student to apply for the scholarship?
To be eligible, applicants must
- be a citizen of a country other than the People’s Republic of China, and be in good health;
- be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for undergraduate programs;
- be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs;
- be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs;
- be under the age of 45 and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study when applying for general scholar programs;
- be a master’s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for senior scholar programs.
I am a current student in China, can I apply for the Scholarship?
No. A current student who has not yet graduated is not allowed to apply for the scholarship. Not be an enrolled degree student in Chinese universities at the time of application.
Can I change my major ?
No. scholarship students can’t change their majors in principle.
What are the admission criteria for programs?
Generally, an applicant must meet departmental standards set for the selected program of study. For undergraduate programs, there is no special departmental requirement except Fine Arts and Music. But requirements for admission to the postgraduate programs are different. You need to choose Supervisor Online and Get Accepted.(Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for following postgraduate programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.)
Do you accept the paper application?
No. please do not send your paper application documents from 2017.
What is SHU Agency Code?
SHUAgencyCode:10280.
I apply for scholarship to support my study , why should I submit Financial Support Statement?
For scholarship recipient, an annual review of eligibility is required, once the academic performance is not qualified or violates the University rules and regulations, the student will be deprived of the rights to enjoy the scholarship.
Therefore, all of the applicants need to upload Statement of Financial Support, you could download the template from here: http://www.apply.shu.edu.cn/application/index
For more information, please download below:
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