Shanghai University Scholarships for International Students in China, 2017

Shanghai University is offering scholarships to new international students for the academic year 2017-2018. These scholarships are available for pursuing bachelor, master and doctoral degree programme (except MBA and MTCSOL).

Deadline: The application deadline is April 15, 2017.

Shanghai University, abbreviated as SHU or Shangda, is a public research university located in Shanghai, China. Shanghai University is one of the nation’s leading research universities.

TOEFL or IELTS scores are required if English is not the applicant’s native language. A minimum score of 80 is recommended for the Internet Based TOEFL exam and a score of 5.5 or higher is recommended for the IELTS.

Degree Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing bachelor, master and doctoral degree programme (except MBA and MTCSOL).

Available Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Benefits:
1. Full Scholarship:
  • A waiver of tuition fee
  • Free on-campus dormitory accommodation
  • Stipend: Bachelor: RMB 1100/ month; Master: RMB 1700/ month; PhD: RMB 2100/ month
  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China.

2. Partial Scholarship:
  • A waiver of tuition fee
  • Free on-campus dormitory accommodation
  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for International Students in China

Eligibility: Applicant Eligibility
  • Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health.
  • Not be an enrolled degree student in Chinese universities at the time of application.
  • Be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for the undergraduate programs;
  • Be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs.
  • Be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs.
  • Be excellent in academic and extra-curricular performance and yet not be rewarded any other scholarships offered by Chinese govern

Nationality: International students can apply for these scholarships.

Entrance Requirement:
1. Bachelor’s program
Non-Chinese citizen in good health
Age between 18-60 years old
Completed General Sec. Education (13 years education)

2. Master’s Program
Non-Chinese citizen in good health
Age under 40 years old
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in correlated disciplines

3. Doctoral Program
Non-Chinese citizen in good health
Age under 45 years old
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in correlated disciplines

English Language Requirement: 
  • HSK Certificate is required for Chinese-taught programs: HSK 4 above 180 Art/ BA of Chinese Language; HSK 4 above 195 for Science or Engineering; HSK 4 above 210 for Economics or Management; HSK 5 above 180 for Humanities. IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL IBT 80 or above for English-taught programs.
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How to Apply: Scholarship Application Materials
  • ID photo: one-inch certificate photo (390*570) with blue-color background
  • CSC or SGS Scholarship Application form: Download after you finish your online application
  • Passport copy
  • Highest Degree Certificate and Transcripts
  • Supervisor Acceptance Letter:
  • Study Plan or Research Proposal in China: Written in English or Chinese, including research achievements so far, reasons of choosing SHU, study and research plan, future career plan, etc.
  • Two Letters of Recommendation: Written in English or Chinese by two different professors or associate professors from previous academic institutions, or work supervisors, etc.
  • Others (Refer to Departmental standards): Examples of Artworks (6 color pictures) or Music Work (1 audio tape) (Only for the applicants applying for Fine Arts and Music)