All Levels
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Full tuition + housing + monthly stipend
SU
Shanghai University
Shanghai, China
"A large comprehensive university with an AACSB-accredited business school"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
—
Avg Salary/Yr
—
Ranking
#465 (QS)
PSW VISA
N/A
About Shanghai University
Shanghai University (SHU) traces its origins to 1922 and took its current form through a merger in 1994. It is a public comprehensive university of Shanghai Municipality and part of Project 211 and the Double First-Class initiative. SHU covers the humanities, sciences, engineering, fine arts, law and business, and its SILC Business School is AACSB-accredited and teaches in English. The main campus is in Baoshan, with further campuses at Yanchang and Jiading.
Rankings & Recognition
#465
Ranked #465 in the QS World University Rankings 2026 (#443 in QS 2027).
Accreditations & Memberships
Project 211
Double First-Class
AACSB (SILC Business School)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with Shanghai University's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
29.8#
Employer Reputation
21.4#
Faculty / Student
51.1#
Citations / Faculty
48.5#
Intl. Faculty
29.6#
Intl. Students
10.2#
Intl. Research Network
62.5#
Employment Outcomes
12.5#
Sustainability
42.9#
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Key Facts
1922
Founded
38,233
Total Students
2,375
International Students
4,045
Faculty
8%
International Staff
Popular Programs
Finance
Business Administration
International Economics and Trade
Accounting
Fine Arts
Engineering
Application Details
Application Route
Online (apply.shu.edu.cn)
Application Fee
CNY 500
Intakes
September
Deadline
30 June 2026
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
IELTS (English-taught)
|
6.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
|
90 |
|
Duolingo (English-taught)
|
120 |
|
HSK (Chinese-taught UG)
|
HSK 4-5 (180-210+) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
—
I-20 Processing
JW202 + X1 student visa
Post-Study Work
N/A
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
CNY 500
Avg Scholarship
Full CSC scholarship
Career Outcomes
N/A
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff — 4,045
International Staff — 8%
—
Notable Alumni
Campus & Location
SHU's main campus is in Baoshan, in the north of Shanghai. The Yanchang campus is in Jing'an and the Jiading campus is in the north-west of the city.
Campus Details
3
Shanghai campuses
4045
faculty
2375
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 35-140 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
38,233
International Students
2,375
Undergraduate
52%
Postgraduate
48%
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition - Bachelor's (Humanities)
CNY 21,000 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's (Sci/Eng/Bus)
CNY 24,000 / year
Tuition - Bachelor's (English)
CNY 30,000 / year
Tuition - Master's Finance
CNY 45,000 / year
Accommodation
CNY 35-140 / day
Intakes & Deadlines
SHU admits degree students in September. For 2026, applications ran from 20 Nov 2025 to 30 June 2026, with admission notices by 15 July.
Scholarships at Shanghai University
3 scholarships available
All Levels
Shanghai Government Scholarship
Tuition + housing + stipend (Type A)
All Levels
Partial to full tuition
Shanghai University Scholarship
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; HSK 4-5 / IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / Duolingo 120
Postgraduate
Bachelor's/master's; IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 or HSK
English Proficiency
IELTS (English-taught)
TOEFL iBT (English-taught)
Duolingo (English-taught)
HSK (Chinese-taught UG)
HSK 4-5 (180-210+)Required 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 apply.shu.edu.cn.
2
Apply online
Register on apply.shu.edu.cn and fill in the application form.
3
Upload & pay
Upload your documents and pay the CNY 500 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
SHU's main campus is in Baoshan, in the north of Shanghai. The Yanchang campus is in Jing'an and the Jiading campus is in the north-west of the city.
Bachelor's
3
Shanghai University
📍 Shanghai
Bachelor's
Finance (SILC)
Shanghai University
📍 Shanghai
Bachelor's
Business Administration (SILC)
Shanghai University
📍 Shanghai
Bachelor's
International Economics and Trade (SILC)
Master's
2
Shanghai University
📍 Shanghai
Master's
Accounting (SILC)
Shanghai University
📍 Shanghai
Master's
Finance (SILC) (Master's)
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