All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
Shanghai International Studies University
Shanghai, China
"China's leading university for foreign languages and global studies"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#1201 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Shanghai International Studies University
Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) was founded in December 1949 and is one of China's top universities for foreign languages and international studies. It is a public university under the Ministry of Education and part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. SISU teaches 48 foreign languages, plus international relations, journalism, business and Chinese language. It has two campuses in Shanghai: Hongkou and Songjiang.
Rankings & Recognition
#1201
Ranked in the 1201-1400 band of the QS World University Rankings 2026.
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 211
Double First-Class
Ministry of Education direct-affiliated university
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Shanghai International Studies University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1949
Founded
12,627
Total Students
499
International Students
728
Faculty
48
Languages Taught
Popular Programs
Chinese Language
International Relations
Translation and Interpreting
Journalism
International Business
Linguistics
Application Details
Application Route
Online via SISU admissions
Application Fee
CNY 450
Intakes
September
PG Deadline
30 April
UG Deadline
15 May - 30 June
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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HSK (Chinese-taught UG)
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Level 4-5 |
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HSK (Chinese-taught PG)
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Level 5-6 |
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IELTS / TOEFL (English-taught)
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Required |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 450
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
9%
Placement Ratio
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 728
International Staff — 16%
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Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SISU's Hongkou campus is in central Shanghai near Lu Xun Park, and the larger Songjiang campus is in the south-west of the city in the Songjiang University Town.
Campus Details
2
Shanghai campuses
48
languages
499
international students
Campus Forecast
Warmest (Jul): 26 to 33 C
Coldest (Jan): 3 to 9 C
Climate: Humid subtropical
Student Life & Housing
Housing
On-campus dorms: CNY 50-130 per day
Dining
Campus canteens: Chinese and halal food
Health & Wellness
Campus clinic: Basic care on site
Activities & Clubs
Student clubs
Sports teams
Cultural festivals
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
12,627
International Students
499
Undergraduate
66%
Postgraduate
34%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's
CNY 18,000 / year
Tuition - Master's
CNY 26,000 / year
Tuition - PhD
CNY 32,000 / year
Chinese Language Programme
CNY 16,800 / year
Accommodation
CNY 50-130 / day
Intakes & Deadlines
SISU admits degree students in September. Master's and PhD applications close on 30 April; bachelor's close on 15 May (Songjiang) or 30 June (Hongkou).
Scholarships at Shanghai International Studies University
2 scholarships available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
High-school diploma + CSCA; HSK 4-5
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; HSK 5-6 or IELTS / TOEFL
English Proficiency
HSK (Chinese-taught UG)
HSK (Chinese-taught PG)
IELTS / TOEFL (English-taught)
RequiredRequired Documents
Passport copy
Highest degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Study / research plan
Two recommendation letters
Language certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL)
Physical examination form
Non-criminal record
Application fee receipt
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list on the SISU admissions portal.
2
Apply online
Register on the SISU admissions portal and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 450 application fee.
4
Review
The school reviews your file; some hold an interview or test.
5
Admission & visa
Get the admission letter and JW202, then apply for an X1 visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register on campus and get your residence permit within 30 days.
Campus & Location
SISU's Hongkou campus is in central Shanghai near Lu Xun Park, and the larger Songjiang campus is in the south-west of the city in the Songjiang University Town.
Master's
2
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Master's
International Relations
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Non-degree
1
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Non-degree
Chinese Language
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