
Shanghai Normal University is one of China's most respected institutions of higher education, located in the vibrant city of Shanghai, 上海.
Academically, Shanghai Normal University covers 3 broad disciplines through 9 degree programs at undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The university's steady growth has earned it increasing recognition domestically and internationally. Its QS Unranked position attests to its research impact and graduate employability.
International applicants to Shanghai Normal University benefit from programs in Chinese and English, tuition between $3,194 and $3,889 USD per year, and a student body representing dozens of countries. The vibrant city of Shanghai rounds out the experience with affordable living and rich cultural offerings.
Review program coverage, city budget, scholarships, and application route in one compact checklist.
Shanghai Normal University currently has 9 listed programs. The largest degree groups include Non-degree (4), Bachelor's (2), Master's (2). Prioritize whether your target subject has the right degree and teaching language.
View programsShanghai Normal University is located in Shanghai · East China. Listed tuition ranges from about ¥18,900 to ¥54,000 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 Normal University ranges from ¥23,000 to ¥28,000 RMB ($3,194–$3,889 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 Normal 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.