Quick Information
| Last Verified Date | November 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application Link | Apply via the official page |
| Official Source | https://apply.shu.edu.cn/application/index |
Why Shanghai University stands out
Shanghai University is a leading comprehensive university co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Shanghai Municipality, based at No. 99 Shangda Road in the Baoshan District of Shanghai. Its own application portal says the university has more than 40,000 full-time students, including 2,935 international students from more than 150 countries. All applications run through the university’s international student online system, which sets out requirements, key dates, supporting documents, a fees calculator and FAQs in English,
What you can study
The portal lists bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes across the university’s colleges, covering science, engineering, economics, management, humanities and the arts.Master’s applicants need a relevant undergraduate background and acceptance by a prospective professor, except for the School of Management, the School of Economics, the MBA Center and the SILC Business School, where the college arranges supervision after registration. Doctoral applicants need a relevant master’s degree and a prospective supervisor, and arts applicants submit a portfolio.
International admissions
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health with a valid passport, and meet the language rules for their programme: HSK 4 or 5 for Chinese-taught programmes depending on the subject, or IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90 for English-taught programmes. The university’s own portal publishes application guides for the Chinese Government Scholarship, and its scholarships pages cover the Shanghai Government Scholarship as well. Apply through the Shanghai University international student application portal and check the fees calculator there for current tuition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What degrees can international students study at Shanghai University?
Bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes are open to international students, according to the requirements published on the university’s own application portal.
How much is tuition for international students?
No tuition figure is given here because the official portal’s fees calculator could not be read in this check. Use the fees calculator on the university’s application portal for the current tuition for your programme before applying.
Are scholarships available?
Yes. The university’s own portal publishes guides for the Chinese Government Scholarship and information on the Shanghai Government Scholarship. Check the portal’s scholarships section for the current application windows and conditions.
What language scores are needed?
The official portal asks for HSK 4 above 180 for Chinese language and teaching Chinese programmes, HSK 5 above 180 for science, engineering, economics, management and art, and HSK 5 above 210 for humanities; English-taught programmes ask for IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.