Founded in 1954, Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) is a key local university with salient features of teacher training and high reputation in liberal arts. SHNU offers a comprehensive set of programs in humanities, sciences, engineering, and arts. There are over 90 undergraduate programs covering 11 disciplines including philosophy, economics, law, pedagogy, literature, history, science, engineering, management, agriculture, and arts.

1．Majors for Bachelor Programs

Please refer to SHNU Bachelor Programs. （Click here or scan the code）

Notice: In 2024, certain majors are offered in English. Please check the programs.

2．Schooling & Duration

Four years (can be extended to six years)

3．Teaching Language

Chinese or English  (please check the programs for teaching language)

4．Qualifications

1) Aged 16 years or above, in good health conditions

2) Non-Chinese citizen: as required by the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC.

3) Senior high school graduate

4) Chinese language requirements: Valid HSK test report should be submitted.

a. Chinese Language Program & Program of Teaching Chinese to the Speakers of Other Languages (for international students only): New HSK 4 ≥180

b. Arts programs: New HSK 4 ≥180 (no less than 60 in each module)

c. Sciences & engineering programs: New HSK 4 ≥195 (no less than 65 in each module)

d. Humanities, economics & management programs: New HSK 4 ≥210 (no less than 70 in each module)

Applicants who hold the following certifications are not required of HSK test reports:

a. SAT II Chinese with Listening, score≥600

b. IB Chinese HL Course, score≥6

c. A-level Chinese Course, score≥A

d. AP Chinese Course or relevant certifications

e. High school education offered in Chinese

f . CSC pre-college certificate obtained

5．Application Procedures & Documents

Complete the online application at https://apply.shnu.edu.cn, upload all the necessary documents and pay the application fee online.

Checklist for application documents (Please prepare the PDF of the following documents beforehand.):

1) Scanned copy of the passport (main page of the passport, in JPG, PNG or PDF format)

2) Applicants who are currently living in China should also submit the scanned copy of the valid visa or resident permit

3) Recent photo (passport size, in JPG or PNG format)

4) Scanned copy of complete senior high school academic transcripts (Applicants who have already taken courses in universities or colleges should also provide the university/college transcripts.)

5) Scanned copy of the senior high school diploma (Applicants who are about to graduate should provide a certificate of impending graduation with the estimated graduation time on it from their current academic institution. In this case, the actural diploma should be submitted before August 31, 2024.)

6) Language proficiency certifications (e.g. HSK test reports, etc.)

7) Applicants for Music, Dance, Performance, Fine Arts programs should submit at least 5 art works or performance videos.

8) Two recommendation letters.

9) Medical examination form issued by hospitals.

10) Non-Criminal Record Certificate issued by the police or former school. 

11) Bank statement of no less than USD5000 or equivalence of the applicants or their parents

12) Guarantee Statement is required for applicants who are under 18.

13) Application fee of RMB 520 (or USD 80) paid online or transferred to the university account.

Please scan the following QR code to download the documents：

Attention:

1) Please be noted that whether admitted or not, the application fee will not be returned.

2) If any document is not written in Chinese or English, it should be translated and notarized.

3) Application with incomplete documents is regarded as invalid.

4) Entrance examination (online interview or test) might be arranged according to the requirement of different colleges or majors. Further information will be sent by email. Please check your email frequently.

6．Application Deadline

June 30th, 2024

Please complete the online application by the deadline. There is no need to post the hard copies. But the students admitted should bring the original documents when coming to China and submit them during the registration.

7. Application Procedures

1) Applicants applying for the major without entrance tests will be admitted based on the evaluation of the application materials.

2) Applicants applying for the major with entrance test will be arranged to take interviews and/or written tests and admitted based on the overall performances.

8. Registration

1) The International Student Center will issue documents including JW202 Form and Admission Letter. The students need to apply for the student visa (X visa) with all documents required to the Chinese Embassy in their home country.

2) Students should complete the registration on site before the date set by the university. If the students cannot register on time for any specific reason, they should contact the relevant colleges and postpone after approval.

9. Fees

Note: Please contact the staff of the International Student Center for further information about the fees of English taught programs.

10. Accommodation

Please reserve for on campus accommodation when applying online.

11. Insurance

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education of China, students who study for more than six months should purchase Group Comprehensive Insurance. Insurances purchased individually will not be accepted. Students who have not purchased Group Comprehensive Insurance by the registration date cannot be registered. Name of the insurance: Comprehensive Medical Insurance & Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China of Ping An Annuity Insurance Co., Ltd. Cost: CNY 800 per year. Find more details about the insurance in the website: www.lxbx.net

12. Contact Information

International Student Center, Shanghai Normal University

Address: International Student Center, International Affairs Office, 100 Guilin Road, Shanghai

Postal Code: 200234

Tel: 0086-21-64323111

Email: karen@staff.shnu.edu.cn (Ms. Karen CAI)

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