Finance (English-Taught)
Shanghai University of Finance and EconomicsShanghai
- Study level
- Bachelor's
- Intake year
- 2026
- Teaching language
- English
- Tuition
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- Study duration
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- Campus
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- Start date
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- Application deadline
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University admissions
University rules retain the years and applicant categories stated below.
Checked: 2026-10-09
2026 application dates
Chinese-taught undergraduate
The 2026 self-funded undergraduate window was 1–31 May; the Shanghai Government Scholarship route ran from 1 January to 31 March, and the International Chinese Language Teachers/new undergraduate scholarship routes from 1–30 April. All these windows have closed.
English-taught International Economics and Trade
Applications for the 2026 English-taught International Economics and Trade bachelor’s programme ran from 10 May to 25 June and have closed. Admitted applicants had to confirm attendance by 20 July.
Degree entry requirements
Undergraduate CSCA
All bachelor’s applicants need CSCA Mathematics, using either the Chinese or English paper. Chinese-taught routes also require Liberal Arts Chinese, except that International Chinese Language Education applicants with HSK Level 4 at 180 points may be exempt. The English-taught International Economics and Trade route requires Mathematics.
Duration and tuition
Undergraduate
Standard Chinese-taught undergraduate study and English-taught International Economics and Trade last four years. Tuition is RMB 15,000 per semester (RMB 30,000 per academic year), with a non-refundable RMB 830 application fee.
Digital Economy curriculum
The Digital Economy bachelor’s curriculum includes Econometrics, Python, Data Mining, Data Structures, Database Technology and Applications, Machine Learning, Platform Economy Governance and Blockchain. Timetables follow the teaching arrangements after enrolment.
International Economics and Trade curriculum
The Chinese-taught International Economics and Trade curriculum includes International Economics, World Economy, Digital Trade, International Finance, Supply Chain Management, International Trade Practice, Corporate Finance, Python and Data Mining.
Graduate scholarships
Award coverage
Recipients receive full tuition and on-campus accommodation waivers plus comprehensive medical insurance. Monthly stipends are RMB 3,000 for master’s and RMB 3,500 for doctoral students. A university nomination still requires CSC approval.
Sanmen Road accommodation
The Sanmen Road international dormitory charges RMB 60 per person per day for a twin room and RMB 80 or 100 for a single room. The check-in deposit is RMB 800; utilities and laundry are separate.
Application documents
Undergraduate documents
Documents include an ID photo, ordinary passport valid beyond 31 January 2027, high-school or expected-graduation certificate, full high-school transcripts, CSCA and language results, a signed 800–1,000-word personal statement, one recommendation, a criminal-record certificate issued within six months, and a financial guarantee with the sponsor’s ID. Applicants in China also provide a valid visa or residence permit; scholarship applicants need a medical examination within six months.