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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 86 undergraduate programs covering 11 disciplines including philosophy, economics, law, pedagogy, literature, history, science, engineering, management, agriculture, and arts.
1．Majors for Undergraduate Programs
Please refer to SHNU Undergraduate Programs. （Click or scan here）
2．Schooling & Duration
Four years (can be extended for two years)
3．Teaching Language
Chinese
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, 2021.)
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 videos.
8) Two recommendation letters（Click or scan to download the sample）
9) Medical examination form issued by hospitals（Click or scan to download the sample）
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. （Click or scan to download the sample）
13) Application fee of RMB 520 (or USD 80) paid online or transferred to the university account （Click or scan to download the account info.）
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, 2021
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. Visa Application & Registration
1) The International Students Office will issue the JW202 Form, Admission Letter and Registration Notice to all student admitted. The students need to apply for the student visa (X visa) with all documents required to the Chinese Embassy to their home country.
2) Students should report to the university for registration and pay all fees as required with the JW 202 Form and Admission Letter on the date as set in the Registration Notice. If the students cannot register on time for any specific reason, they should contact the relevant colleges and postpone after approval. For those who cannot come to China because of the COVID-19 pandemic, they should inform the International Students Office in time and finish the online registration as arranged by the university.
9. Fees
Program | Tuition (per year) | Application fee | Insurance (per year) |
Chinese Language Program & Program of Teaching Chinese to the Speakers of Other Languages (for international students only) | CNY 19800 | CNY 520 | CNY 800 |
Humanities, Economics & Management | CNY 20000 | CNY 520 | CNY 800 |
Sciences & Engineering | CNY 20800 | CNY 520 | CNY 800 |
Arts | CNY 25000 | CNY 520 | CNY 800 |
10. Accommodation
Please reserve for on campus accommodation when applying online.
Campus | Room Type | Facilities | Preferential Price for International Students (staying for at least one semester) |
Xuhui | Double room | private bathroom, air-conditioner, internet, refrigerator, telephone, TV, writing desk, wardrobe, etc. | CNY 60-80 per person per day |
Single room | CNY 110-160 per person per day | ||
Fengxian | Double room | private bathroom, air-conditioner, internet, refrigerator, writing desk, wardrobe, etc. | CNY 5000 per person per semester |
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 Students Office, Shanghai Normal University
Address: Room 307, Guest House (North Wing), International Affairs Office, 100 Guilin Road, Shanghai
Postal Code: 200234
Tel: 0086-21-64323905
Email: karen@staff.shnu.edu.cn (Ms. Karen CAI)
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