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About SHU
Founded in 1922
A member university of the national project 211
A research-intensive and comprehensive university
More than 40,000 students; 2,730 international students; 3,471 faculty members
Global Rankings (2023): ARWU: 271 US News: 421 THE Impact Rankings: 97
About School of Journalism and Communication
The School of Journalism and Communication at Shanghai University is the only one of its kind in China, which collaborates with both the Publicity Department and the Journalism and Communication Institute of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. And it can be traced back as far as the Department of Journalism in 1987. SJC consists of four departments: The Department of Journalism and Communication, the Department of Advertising, the Department of Intelligent Communication, and the Intelligent Audiovisual Department, offering five undergraduate specialties. The total number of students is 1000, including 366 undergraduates, 412 postgraduates, 86 doctoral students, and 136 international students in September, 2023.
Program Introduction
The Master of Journalism and Communication (English as Medium of Instruction) Training Program will cultivate outstanding journalism and communication professionals and provide international, high-level and applied talents for government-related departments, corporate branding departments, news media, advertising agencies, public relations companies, exhibition companies and other organizations.
1) Research Direction：new media communication.
2) Training Mode and Mentorship
In terms of mentorship, the program adopts a dual mentorship system that combines internal and external mentors - one academic mentor and one industry mentor. The curriculum in the program fully reflects the knowledge and quality requirements for professionals in the field of journalism and communication practice, and focuses on the cultivation of abilities to analyze and creatively solve practical problems. In terms of teaching methods, emphasis is placed on the use of team learning, case studies, field research, simulation training, etc.
3)Length of Study: 2 Years
Credit Requirements
Credit requirements: at least 51 credits must be completed, including at least 7 credits of public courses, 16 credits of professional basic courses, 20 credits of professional elective courses, 2 credits of academic standards and writing courses, 2 credits of innovation and entrepreneurship courses, and 4 credits of professional practice.
Students in this major can take non-major courses from different majors and colleges under the guidance of their mentors according to their own conditions, and include them in the training program. The course credits can be included in the total credits (no more than 2 courses can be included in the total credits).
Courses and Compulsory Sessions
List of Professors
You You, Shen Hui, Jiang An, Hong Changhui, Zhou Yuhao, Qi Aijun, Liu Yan
Xue Minzhi, He Qijuan, Wang Hu, You Jie, Zhu Qinghe, Niu Panqiang, LI Xigen
Shan Ling, He Huiwen, Liu Yu-li
For more introduction about professors, please refer to the application system (https://apply.shu.edu.cn)
Application Information
1) Eligibility
(1) Non-Chinese citizen in good health both mentally and physically with a valid passport.
(2) English Language Proficiency
IELTS (A) 6.5 or TOEFL IBT 90 or above received within the recent two years (TOEFL MyBest &TOEFL essentials scores accepted).
Other internationally recognized English proficiency tests with scores of the same level and proof of certificates is needed.
The following types of applicants are exempt From taking the TOEFL or IELTS:
ü Native speakers of English;
ü The previous degree is fully taught in English.
(3) Academic Requirement
Ø Applicant need to hold a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent when applying for a Master’s program;
Note: 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 the end of July 2024.
Ø Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University
Please choose supervisor when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor.
Ø Relevant postgraduate academic background is required, with GPA 2.5 or above
Note: 4-Point GPA System
2) Application & Admission
Ø Application Website: https://apply.shu.edu.cn
Ø Application Documents
ID Photo
Information Page of Passport
Selfie Video
Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts
Language Proficiency Certificate
Statement of Financial Support
Two Letters of Recommendation with Signature
Choose Supervisor online and Get Accepted
Research Plan (including study plan and research proposal in China)
Certificate of No Criminal Record
Academic Research Documents (Refer to Departmental standards)
Please Note:
Documents not in Chinese or English should be accompanied with translations from notaries or issuing departments.
Ø Application Steps:
3. Important dates (For FALL Intake 2024)
Date of Self-paid Application: November 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024.
Date of Scholarship Application: November 30, 2023 to May 15, 2024.
Date of Registration: the end of August 2024. The specific registration time will be notified on the official website
4. Fees
n Application fee: RMB 500 (non-refundable)
n Tuition fee: RMB 43750/YEAR
n Insurance fee: RMB 800/YEAR
n On-campus Accommodation Fee:
For double room: RMB 70/day
For single room: RMB 140/day
1. Scholarships
Shanghai University provides various kinds of scholarships for new international students, including Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship and Shanghai University New Student Scholarship.
More details please refer to https://apply.shu.edu.cn/application/scholarships.
2. Contact US
Baoshan Campus：No. 99 Shangda Road, BaoShan District, Shanghai 200444 China
TEL: 86-21-66136615
Website：https://apply.shu.edu.cn
Email：apply9@oa.shu.edu.cn
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