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Shanghai University of Finance and Economics is a leading research university primarily in the areas of finance and economics. Located in Shanghai, China, it is more than a century old and is home to almost 16,000 students.
SUFE has four campuses: Guoding Road, Wudong, Wuchuan, and Zhongshan Beiyi Road. The main Guoding Road has the majority of the lecture halls, restaurants, sports grounds, and living quarters, with Wudon and Wuchuan hosting a few departments and lecture halls. The campuses are connected with each other through the Shanghai subway sy...
| Establishment year | 1917 |
| Total Students | 15,910 |
| International Students | 501 |
| QS World University Rankings 2024 | 1201 - 1400 |
| Campus Size | 136 acres |
| Total Number of Campuses | 4 |
| University Website | https://english.sufe.edu.cn/ |
| No. of Schools and Divisions | 20 Schools and Departments |
| Nobel Prize Winner Alumni | 0 |
| No. of Education Programs | 37 (undergraduate), 85 (Master’s), 53 (PhD) |
| Student to Faculty ratio | 10.7:1 |
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses through 20 Schools, Colleges, Institutes, and Departments.
Other Research Institutes and Colleges include the Institute for Advanced Research, the Institute of Free Trade Zone Studies, the Institute of Shanghai Development Studies, the SUFE Zhejiang College, the SUFE Qingdao Wealth Management Institute, and the Shanghai International Banking and Finance Institute.
Entry requirements for undergraduate courses for international applicants to SUFE are as follows:
Entry requirements for Master’s courses taught in English for international applicants are similar to the UG entry requirements. However, the applicant must hold a bachelor’s degree, or be in the final year of such a degree, from a recognized institution. Instead of the Chinese HSK test, he or she needs to submit a TOEFL (minimum score of 80) or IELTS (minimum score of 6.5) certificate. For master’s courses taught in Chinese, HSK Level 5 test scores are needed, with a minimum performance level of 180.
Eligibility criteria for PhD candidates are similar to those for master’s applicants; however, the degree certificates and transcripts submitted need to correspond to a completed master’s degree.
Undergraduate international applicants should follow these steps:
The process for international Master’s course applicants is similar, except that two Letters of Recommendation and detailed study or research plans are required to be uploaded as part of the admission process. A police clearance certificate and a physical examination report are also required. A similar process can be followed for PhD applicants as well.
Undergraduate tuition fees for international students in all majors are the same: RMB 30,000 (USD 4,357) per year.
Tuition fees for Master’s programs for international students vary according to the course and the medium of instruction. For programs taught in the Chinese language, these are the tuition fees:
For Master’s programs taught in English, the tuition fees are as follows:
The PhD Program in Finance, which is taught in Chinese, has tuition fees of RMB 40,000 (USD 5,810) per year. The PhD Program in Economic Law, which is taught in English, has tuition fees of RMB 50,000 (USD 7,262) per year.
The application fee for all courses is RMB 830 per applicant.
SUFE also estimates living costs for all its students. On-campus housing can cost between 1,200 and 3,600 RMB per month, depending on the type of room and occupancy (single or double). Food can cost up to 1,500 RMB per month. Communication and transportation costs add up to a few hundred RMB per month.
The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics has four campuses. The Guoding Road campus is the main location, with several teaching buildings and cafeterias, primarily for undergraduate students, and housing apartments. It also has a football field, a playground for outdoor sports, and a student hall that hosts cultural performances. The Wudong campus has one large teaching building and a few department complexes. The Wuchuan campus has the main library, gymnasiums for indoor sports and exercise activities, one teaching building, a cafeteria, and swimming pools. The International Cultural Exchange School is located in the Zhongshan Beiyi Road campus. All these campuses are well connected to the Shanghai subway system.
To allow students to explore extracurricular activities and follow their passions outside the classroom, SUFE has 78 Student Clubs. These can all be classified under five categories: academic, sports, art and literature, social welfare, and recreation and practice. Some prominent student associations include the Accounting Association, the Karate Club, the Golf Club, the DIY Club, the Environmental Protection Club, and the Sunshine Public Welfare Club.
There are four main student canteens on the three main campuses of the university, serving different kinds of Chinese and international cuisine. The Medical Health Center, located in the Guoding Road campus, provides routine and long-term outpatient treatment options. The Educational Technology Center ensures uninterrupted high speed internet access and consistent performance of all digital teaching resources.
The Jiashen Forum is the platform through which well known industry experts and public figures are invited to give regular lectures at SUFE. The College Cup is the flagship annual internal sports meet of the university, with the best athletes of SUFE competing across six sports: badminton, basketball, volleyball, football, table tennis, and lawn tennis. Novices are encouraged to take part in sports as well, so that all university members are fit and healthy. The Echo Music Season provides an opportunity for all the music clubs on campus to organize performances to help their classmates appreciate different genres of music. This also includes a prestigious singing competition.
The SUFE International Cultural Festival brings together performers from all countries that are represented in the student body. Several events are organized under this umbrella, including the International Food Carnival, the Overseas Students Innovation Contest, a sports carnival, art performances, and the Chinese and Foreign Youth Forum. The aim of this festival is to facilitate cultural exchange and provide a platform for communication between Chinese and international students at the university.
The Scholarship of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics for International Students is an internal award of SUFE. It is awarded annually based on ongoing performance at the university. There are two criteria for the scholarship: academic performance or intelligence (70% weightage, calculated from semester grades) and morality (30% weightage - this includes politeness, participation in academic and extracurricular activities, attendance, respect shown to teachers, and general helpfulness). The First Prize is given to 10% of all awardees, and pays its recipients RMB 8,000 per year. The Second Prize is given to 30% of all awardees, and pays its recipients RMB 6,000 per academic year. The Third Prize is given to 60% of all awardees, and pays its recipients RMB 4,000 per year.
The Shanghai Government Scholarship is awarded to international students (undergraduate and postgraduate) at SUFE, based on exceptional academic performance. There are two Types. Type B offers free tuition and medical insurance, and only undergraduates are eligible. Type A offers the same perks as Type B to graduate students only, in addition to free accommodation, and a living allowance of RMB 3,000 per month for master's students, and RMB 3,500 per month for PhD candidates. Type A scholarships are only available for courses where the medium of instruction is Chinese, whereas Type B scholarships are awarded to students pursuing English medium courses as well. This scholarship must be applied for after confirmation of admission at SUFE, and the application is to be submitted through the "Study in Shanghai" website. The other eligibility criteria are the same as those for admission to SUFE, and the best academic performers are likely to be selected.
For high performing Master’s and Doctoral students, there is the Chinese Government Scholarship - High Level Postgraduate Program. This is open to international students studying in postgraduate programs where the medium of instruction is Chinese, and is awarded based on academic excellence. Selected students receive free tuition, on-campus housing, and insurance. There is an additional stipend of RMB 3,000 per month for Master's students and RMB 3,500 per year for PhD students. Graduate students who have secured admission to SUFE can apply for this scholarship via the online application portal.
