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Master programmes usually last 2 to 3 years, doctoral programmes 4 years, and the official 2026 graduate intake started in early September 2026. ECNU listed Chinese Government Scholarship Type B first batch 2025-12-31 and second batch 2026-03-01; Shanghai Government Scholarship first batch 2026-03-01 and second batch 2026-04-30; China Studies Programs (PhD) 2026-02-28; CSC A-Youth of Excellence Scheme 2026-03-01; International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2026-05-15; and self-funded applications 2026-06-01. These dates had passed by 2026-10-09. The CSC B page additionally states that payment-system maintenance extended the first-batch submission deadline from December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026. Payment maintenance and submission deadlines are distinct. The second batch remained March 1, 2026. These are expired dates for the historical 2026 intake.

Graduate applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport, good conduct, no criminal record, and compliance with Chinese laws and ECNU rules. Master applicants need a bachelor degree or equivalent recognized in China; doctoral applicants need a master degree or equivalent recognized in China. For Chinese-taught programmes, liberal arts and economics require HSK 5 with 210 or above, or HSK 6 with 180 or above; art, physical education and science require HSK 5 with 180 or above. Non-native English speakers for English-taught programmes need IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 80, or Cambridge English C1 Advanced 169 or above.

Graduate applicants submit passport and visa pages, graduation and degree certificates, complete official transcripts, language certificates, study or research plan, recommendation letters, non-criminal record certificate, physical examination materials, and other documents required by the application system. Master applicants submit bachelor degree and undergraduate transcripts; doctoral applicants submit both master and bachelor degree certificates and transcripts. Current students provide up-to-date transcripts and expected graduation certificates, and must obtain official degree and diploma certificates by 2026-09-01; originals are checked at registration.

The 2026 master programmes are normally 2 or 3 years on Putuo or Minhang campus, with annual tuition from RMB 25,000 to RMB 154,000. The 2026 doctoral programmes are 4 years on Putuo or Minhang campus, with annual tuition values of RMB 30,000, 35,000, 38,000 and 45,000. ECNU explains that asterisks mark English-taught programmes and circled numbers mark HSK application requirements.

Start with your programme’s actual tuition and charging period, then deduct only confirmed funding. SGS B does not list housing or living allowances; the freshman award lists only a first-year stipend, so do not deduct tuition, accommodation or insurance on that basis. Budget separately for the non-refundable RMB 800 fee for 2026 bachelor/master applications. Check airfare, visa, residence-permit, medical-examination, off-campus housing and other unconfirmed costs individually. Unknown costs are not zero, and these items are not a complete total budget.

ECNU requires approved comprehensive insurance covering the study period. For study longer than six months, an existing policy must be issued by a mainland Chinese insurer and meet ECNU’s coverage requirements. If it does not, or no policy is held, the school lists Guo Ren insurance at RMB 400 for six months or RMB 800 per year. If an award includes insurance, confirm its arrangements before counting another premium. This is the current general insurance guidance, not a newly announced 2027 rate.

ECNU scholarship pages group options by undergraduate, graduate and non-degree categories, including Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship and ECNU scholarships. Graduate listings also include CSC A-Youth of Excellence Scheme of China and China Studies Programs. Some full scholarships describe tuition waiver, on-campus accommodation waiver, comprehensive insurance and monthly stipend. Coverage, application platform and deadlines vary by scholarship type.

ECNU’s currently downloadable Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) form asks whether you would consider self-funded study if no scholarship is awarded. Your answer records an intention; it does not grant admission or guarantee conversion. The 2026 admissions instructions separate pre-admission, scholarship assessment and formal admission. An unsuccessful funding decision alone establishes neither rejection of the degree application nor automatic conversion to self-funded study. Ask Admissions to confirm your admission status, whether an application change or new application is required, any additional application fee, and the acceptance and payment deadlines. The downloadable form does not specify an intake year and does not replace the annual admissions and scholarship instructions.

Use the International Students Office contact listed on the official undergraduate scholarship page: lxs@ecnu.edu.cn; +86-21-62232013. Provide your intake year, exact programme and teaching language, application reference and current system status. Ask about consideration for both awards and self-funded eligibility, procedures, fees and deadlines after an unsuccessful funding decision. Do not arrange payment solely on the basis of pre-admission or the form’s self-funded preference.

On-campus dormitory reservations are made online. ECNU states that only formally admitted students who have completed tuition payment before the system opens, including tuition-waived scholarship and exchange students, are eligible, subject to availability. Opening dates and procedures are usually emailed in early January and July, all Beijing Time. Rooms are first-come, first-served. Self-paying students must complete online payment within the required period after confirmation, or the order is cancelled automatically. Students who cannot secure on-campus housing arrange off-campus housing themselves. The general accommodation page does not publish one universal room-rate table; the Chinese Language Summer Program page separately lists short-term summer rates.

For 2026, SGS A covers tuition, on-campus accommodation and comprehensive medical insurance valued at RMB 800 per person per year. The monthly stipend is RMB 2,500 for undergraduates and RMB 3,000 for master’s students. SGS A is a full-funding category, distinct from the CSC Type A application channel. Do not substitute an assumed off-campus rent allowance. Airfare, visa, residence-permit, medical-examination and other costs are not confirmed in these coverage lists.

For 2026, SGS B covers tuition and comprehensive medical insurance valued at RMB 800 per person per year. Its coverage list does not include accommodation or a living stipend, so budget separately for housing and daily living. Confirm actual costs rather than applying SGS A benefits. Application fees and other unconfirmed expenses are separate. SGS B is a partial-funding category, distinct from the CSC Type B application channel.

The 2026 master SGS route requires a bachelor’s degree and age under 35, plus programme and language eligibility. It excludes International Business (Double Degree) at the Asia Europe Business School and Business Administration, Professional Accounting, Library and Information Studies, International Business, Finance and Digital Economy at the School of Economics and Management. Apply in the ECNU system, pay the non-refundable RMB 800 application fee and upload the SGS form. The undergraduate nomination instructions do not replace this process. The March 1 and April 30, 2026 deadlines have passed; 2027 terms are not confirmed.

For 2026 master’s students, CSC B covers tuition, on-campus accommodation, a RMB 3,000 monthly stipend and RMB 800 annual comprehensive medical insurance. Applications are required in both the ECNU and CSC systems: CSC agency number 10269, category B. The ECNU RMB 800 application fee is non-refundable. This route excludes the business programmes listed above for master SGS and Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages at the School of International Chinese Studies. Funding is competitive; these 2026 terms do not establish a 2027 award.

Shanghai’s 2026 SGS guidance requires an annual review of academic performance, study attitude, attendance, conduct and rewards or disciplinary action. Passing retains eligibility for the next academic year; failure may suspend or cancel funding. A first-year award is not unconditional funding for the entire degree. The undergraduate freshman award’s first-year 12-month stipend is a separate award and does not inherit SGS renewal rules.

Formal applications are completed in ECNU's International Students online application system. Applicants register an account, complete the form, upload documents and pay the required application fee. Degree and non-degree academic study pages state that applications without fee payment are invalid. Check the instructions for the specific degree, intake and scholarship to determine whether another scholarship system is required. The 2026 undergraduate SGS route uses university nomination without a separate scholarship application.

ECNU first conducts preliminary eligibility review. Qualified applications are evaluated by the relevant school or department, with interviews arranged when needed, and final decisions are based on comprehensive evaluation. Admitted students download electronic Admission Notice and JW201/JW202 forms from the designated website; ECNU no longer issues paper copies. Students bring original graduation and degree documents for verification at registration; failure to provide required documents affects enrolment. The 2026 degree instructions separate pre-admission, scholarship assessment and formal admission. Scholarship applicants must still await the funding result after pre-admission; pre-admission does not establish an award or automatic conversion to self-funded study.

After formal admission, prepare an ordinary passport, the Admission Notice and the school-issued study form according to the Chinese embassy or consulate handling your application. Study exceeding 180 days normally uses an X1 visa; confirm your actual visa category. X1 holders must apply for a study residence permit within 30 days of entry. Ask ECNU’s International Students Office about medical checks, accommodation registration, the school’s application letter and processing arrangements. Pre-admission or pending funding does not establish that visa documents are ready.

For on-campus accommodation, confirm registration with the dormitory reception and obtain the registration record. When staying outside hotels, complete accommodation registration within 24 hours of check-in. Shanghai’s current guidance offers NIA online registration through the NIA 12367 WeChat or Alipay mini programme or app; the host should assist with initial registration. Accommodation registration and a study residence permit are separate steps. Keep the registration record for subsequent procedures.