With roots in Shanghai, Shanghai Maritime University has evolved into a powerhouse of higher learning, attracting students from across the globe.
Students at Shanghai Maritime University can choose from 77 programs, with particular strengths in Arts & Languages and Business & Management. The university has been consistently improving its academic infrastructure and faculty quality.
For international students, Shanghai Maritime University offers programs taught in Chinese and English, with tuition ranging from ¥20,000 to ¥29,000 per year (approximately $2,778–$4,028 USD). The university provides dedicated support services to help international students navigate campus life, academic requirements, and cultural integration in Shanghai.
Review program coverage, city budget, scholarships, and application route in one compact checklist.
Shanghai Maritime University currently has 77 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Bachelor's (28), Master's (26), PhD (23). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsShanghai Maritime University is located in Shanghai · East China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥20,000 to ¥29,000 per year. Budget should also include housing, insurance, visa steps, and city living costs.
City guideScholarship availability is not clearly marked here, but university, provincial/city, or CSC routes may still be worth checking.
Scholarship guideAnnual tuition at Shanghai Maritime University ranges from ¥20,000 to ¥29,000 RMB ($2,778–$4,028 USD). Living costs in Shanghai typically range from ¥3,000–¥6,000/month for accommodation and ¥2,000–¥4,000/month for food and daily expenses, depending on lifestyle.
While Shanghai Maritime University does not currently list dedicated scholarship programs for international students, external funding options such as the CSC scholarship and home-country sponsorships may be available. HanQiao can help you explore all possible funding sources.
High school diploma or equivalent, transcripts, language certificate (HSK 4+ for Chinese-taught programs or IELTS 6.0+/TOEFL 80+ for English-taught programs), passport copy, physical examination report.
Bachelor's degree and transcripts, two recommendation letters, study plan or research proposal, language certificate, passport copy, physical examination report.
Master's degree and transcripts, two recommendation letters from professors, detailed research proposal, published papers (if any), language certificate, passport copy.
Application deadlines vary by program. Most fall programs accept applications from December through June. Check HanQiao's program explorer for specific dates.