FAQs on Shanghai University Scholarship Application Eligibility Q: How to be eligible for an international student to apply for the scholarship? A: To be eligible, applicants must: - be a citizen of a country other than the People s Republic of China, and be in good health; -be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for undergraduate programs; -be a bachelor s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master s programs; -be a master s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs; -be under the age of 45 and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study when applying for general scholar programs; -be a master s degree holder or an associate professor (or above) under the age of 50 when applying for senior scholar programs. Q: I am a current student in China, can I apply for the Scholarship? A: No. A current student is not allowed to apply for the scholarship. Not be an enrolled degree student in Chinese universities at the time of application. Program Information Q: What are the different funding opportunities for international students and academics? A: Kinds of scholarships are provided under the main list Supporting Contents Website Scholarship programs category Chinese Government Scholarship Bachelor http://www.camp Regular Programs (Category A) Partial Scholarship (Tuition, insurance) General Scholar Senior Scholar uschina.org Chinese Government Scholarship www.apply.shu.e du.cn
Chinese University Program (Category B) www.study-shang Shanghai Government Scholarship hai.org/scholarshi p Partial Scholarship (Tuition, insurance) Bachelor www.apply.shu.e du.cn Shanghai University New International www.apply.shu.e Student Scholarship du.cn Partial Scholarship Bachelor (Tuition, insurance) Confucius Institute Scholarship Bachelor http://cis.chinese. Partial Scholarship General Scholar cn (Tuition, insurance) Q: How can I obtain the programs catalog? A: You can log in our website www.apply.shu.edu.cn to search your interested major. Q: Are there any programs delivered in English? A: Yes. Kinds of programs under the main list are delivered in English. Category Programs Length of Tuition College schooling (RMB/year) BA International Economics & Trade 4 30000 SHU-UTS SILC Business
Business 4 30000 SHU-UTS SILC Business Administration Finance 4 30000 SHU-UTS SILC Business Information 4 30000 SHU-UTS SILC Business Management & Information System MA International Trade 2.5 36250 of Economics Corporate 2.5 36250 of Management Management China 2.5 36250 of Economics Studies-Economics China 2.5 36250 College of Liberal Arts Studies-History China Studies-Sociology 2.5 36250 of Sociology and Political Science International 3 36250 College of Liberal Arts Relations and Diplomacy China Commercial Law 2 50000 Law Information and 2.5 36250 of Communications and Communication Information Engineering Engineering Asian Demographic Research 2.5 32500 of Sociology and Political Science Finance 2 45000 SHU-UTS SILC Business International 2 36250 of Economics Business Global Local MBA 2 89000 MBA Center Food Science 3 36250 of Life Sciences Digital Media Art 3 48750 of Digital Arts
PhD All programs could be taught in English (depending on supervisor s teaching language) 3 Please refer to www.apply.shu.edu.cn for detailed information Q: Can I change my major after arrival? A: No. scholarship students can t change their majors in principle. Admission Criteria Q: What are the admission criteria for programs? A: Generally, an applicant must meet departmental standards set for the selected program of study. For undergraduate programs, there is no special departmental requirement except Fine Arts and Music. But requirements for admission to the postgraduate programs are different. The Letter of Supervisor Acceptance is required when applying for postgraduate programs. Q: If I apply for the programs delivered in China, are there any language proficiency requirements? A: Yes. You have to meet the requirement under the main list: Disciplines Required HSK Level Art above HSK 4(180) Science or Engineering above HSK 4(195) Economics or Management above HSK 4(210) Humanities above HSK 5(180) Q: If I want to apply for the programs delivered in English, are there any language proficiency requirements? A: Yes. TOEFL or IELTS scores are required if English is not the applicant s native language. A minimum score of 80 is recommended for the Internet Based TOEFL exam and a score of 6.0 or higher is recommended for the IELTS (Academic). Q: Are there any exams for scholarship applicants? A:Yes. For applicants who apply for the Bachelor s programs, priority will be given to those who perform excellence on the College Ability Test. For applicants who apply for postgraduate programs, the interview will be taken by SHU experts. Important Dates
Q: When the current round will be started? A: The SHU online application for scholarship will be open on 1 February, 2018. Q: Is there an application deadline? A: Yes. The Shanghai University online application for scholarship will be closed on 15 May, 2018. Q: When can I know the final result about scholarship? A: It will be published at www.apply.shu.edu.cn before June 30th. Application Procedures Q: How to apply for Scholarship online? A: Scholarship programs Application Procedures Chinese Government 1 Apply for the Pre-admission notice at Scholarship--Regular Programs www.apply.shu.edu.cn. (Category A) 2 Apply directly to the dispatching authorities in your home country 3 Complete the online application at www.campuschina.org. Please choose Program Category Type A The agency code.:10280 Chinese Government 1 Complete the online application at Scholarship Chinese University www.campuschina.org. Please choose Program Category Program Type B (Category B) The agency code.: 10280 2 Complete the online application procedure at Shanghai University online application (www.apply.shu.edu.cn). 3 Complete the online payment for the non-refundable application fee RMB 500. Shanghai Government Scholarship 1 Complete the online application at www.study-shanghai.org/scholarship_en.asp. 2 Complete the online application procedure at Shanghai University online application (www.apply.shu.edu.cn). 3 Complete the online payment for the non-refundable
Shanghai University New International Student Scholarship Confucius Institute Scholarship application fee RMB 500. No need to apply separately. The scholarship recipients are selected from the applicants of Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) -Chinese University Program and Shanghai Government Scholarship. http://cis.chinese.cn Q: Can I apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship--Regular Programs (Category A) and Chinese Government Scholarship Chinese University Program (Category B) at the same time? A: No. You can t apply at www.campuschina.org at the same time. Q: Can I apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship Chinese University Program (Category B) and Shanghai Government Scholarship at the same time? A: Yes, you can. Q: Do you accept the paper application? A: No. please do not send your paper application documents. Q: Do you accept the application via e-mail? A: No. Applicants need to finish two sessions of online application. Q: Is it difficult to apply online? A: No. To complete the online application, simply type your answer in the corresponding fields or select your answers from the drop down lists (where applicable). But guarantee the correct spelling of your name and address and other vital information. Q: What documents are required to submit online? A: submit the following documents in the format of JPG or PDF: Passport copy ID photo Highest Degree Certificate and Official Transcripts Language Proficiency Certificate Study Plan or Research Proposal in China Two Letters of Recommendation (only for postgraduate) Supervisor Acceptance Letter The pre-admission notice is not required for Chinese Government Scholarship Chinese University Program (Category B) and Shanghai Government Scholarship Q: How can I get the Supervisor Acceptance Letter from Shanghai University? A:Step 1: Register on http://apply.shu.edu.cn/en/one/index, and find the program you
want to apply. Step 2: Find a prospective supervisor s contact on the list of supervisors (professional tutors). Step 3: Download the Supervisor Acceptance Letter at www.apply.shu.edu.cn and fill in the Applicant Information on it. Step 4: Send your CV and Supervisor Acceptance Letter to the supervisor to sign it, and the signed one should be sent it back to applicants in PDF format via email. Step 5: Re-log in the online application system (www.apply.shu.edu.cn), and upload it online. Q: Some tips on how to contact a potential supervisor A: ---Write to someone with approximately the correct expertise in your area of interest. Do not send the mass mails. --- Have a very clear idea of the area you want to research. ---attach more documents like academic paper or technical report to demonstrate your competence. --- Be polite. Good luck with your supervisor hunt! Q: How can I check my application status? A: The system will send an automatic response notifying applicants the application status. Please make sure your email box work well in China. If you do not receive any response one week later after your application, please contact the recruiter by e-mail or phone. Payment Q: Is there any application fee when I apply for scholarship? A: Yes, you need to pay the non-refundable application fee RMB 500 if you apply for scholarship at SHU online application system. Visa Q: What kind of entry visa can I apply before departure? A: International students who will study in China for more than 180 days are required to apply for the X1 visa at your nearest Chinese Embassy or Consulate. Q: What documents does the university provide for my entry visa application? A: For X1 visa application, the original Letter of Admission and Foreign Student Visa Application Form (JW201 or JW202) will be delivered by university. JW201 form is only provided for CSC scholarship candidates.
Q: Can I do a part-time job in China with my X visa? A: No. International students are forbidden to work in China with X visa. Q: Can I apply for accompany visa for my parents? A: No. Accompanying relative is limited to spouse of international students. Accommodation Q: Where will I live during my stay in Shanghai University? A: You can choose to live on campus or off campus. Q: for on campus living, will I live with Chinese students or international students? A: You will live in the international students dorm. Q: Do I need to book the on-campus dorm for scholarship candidate? A: Yes, you will receive the reservation notice at the specific time. Q: What kind of rooms can I choose if I live on campus? A: The accommodation on campus is arranged by Shanghai University. Scholarship students can t choose the room type. Q: Should I pay any deposit when I check in? A: No. Q: Is Wi-Fi accessible in the room? A: Yes, it s free. Cable Internet access is also available. Q: If I arrive at dorm late in the evening or early in the morning, can I check in? A: Yes. The reception desk runs 24 hours. If you reserved, you can check in with your admission notice. Q: Does CIE offer assistance with off-campus housing? A: Legal real estate agency will be recommended by the Department of Residence Halls. The direct assistance with off-campus housing is available from the current student volunteers. Q: Any stipend paid if I live off-campus. Yes.
Contacts CIE provides various services for international students. Please feel free to contact us if you need any assistance. Q: What if I need help about my admission documents? A: Contact coordinator in the Enrollment Office in College of International Exchange (apply8@oa.shu.eud.cn). Tel:+862156331820 Q: What if I need help about visa after arrival? A: Go to the International student affairs Office in your campus.(v building, Baoshan Campus) Q: What is your admission office working hour? A: 8:00 am---11:30 am 1:00 pm---4:40 pm Monday~Friday