1. Applying for a course/program
Scan the QR code for online application, or click for online application, or
Online application
Send the following documents through e-mail (iccs@shnu.edu.cn) to us for application
Shanghai Normal University Application Form for International Students
Scan to download
Copy of passport
3) Copy of VISA or Resident Permit
4) Digital photo (passport format)
5) Application fee transfer/remittance slip
Degree Programs: RMB 520;
Language Study Programs: RMB 450
Note: The application fee is not refundable once paid
Additional supporting documents
※Language Study Programs:
Copy of the highest graduation document and academic transcript
※Undergraduate Programs:
①Copy of high school (and/or higher) graduation document
②Copy of college study certificate and academic transcript for students who intend to join from semester 2 of Grade 1, semester 1 or 2 of Grade 2, semester 1 of Grade 3
③Valid HSK Test Score Report
④Certificate of No Criminal Record or Commitment Letter of No Criminal Record
⑤Physical Examination Certificate or Health Commitment Letter
⑥Letter of Guarantee for Applicant Under 18
※Postgraduate Programs:
①Apply for master’s degree program: Copy of bachelor’s (or higher) graduation document;
Apply for doctoral degree program: Copy of master’s (or higher) graduation document
②Apply for master’s degree program: HSK 5 test score report and 180 points (or higher);
Apply for doctoral degree program: HSK 6 test score report and 180 points (or higher)
③Two pieces of recommendation letters from (associate) professors in the related academic field
Note: All submitted materials should be in English or Chinese. If the submitted documents are not in English or Chinese, the notarized English or Chinese translations should be provided.
2. Waiting for the review result
After the submitted materials arrive at ICCS, it will take us about two weeks to review these materials. Applicants will be informed via e-mail (including, but not limited to) as we get a result of the reviewing process.
3. Taking a test
(1) Online placement test for language students
Spring semester: late February
Autumn semester:early September
Please refer to the latest semester arrangement notice
(2) Entrance examination for undergraduates:
①Time:
13:00 Saturday (Beijing time)
Spring semester:
Batch 1: mid December
Batch 2: late January
Autumn semester:
Batch 1: mid June
Batch 2: early September
Please refer to the latest semester arrangement notice
②Venue:
On campus: ICCS Building, Shanghai Normal University (No.100 Guilin Road, Shanghai)
Online: Tencent meeting/VooV Meeting (Software/App)
4.Admission documents
After passing the review process, the school will provide VISA application documents to the applicants.
One year programs (degree and language study): Admission Notice and JW202 From -->X1 VISA
One semester programs (language study): Admission Notice and DQ From -->X2 VISA
Note: JW202 Form and DQ Form could download through the official website of STUDY in CHINE (https://www.studyinchina.edu.cn).
5. Applying for the study type VISA
Students can submit their VISA application at local embassy/consulate VISA center with the required documents.
6. Paying the tuition fee
After paying the tuition fee, please scan and send the remittance slip to the e-mail address: iccs@shnu.edu.cn
Students will be invited to join the program chat group once the school has confirmed the payment.
7. Purchase the insurance
International students (self-supporting) should purchase International Student Insurance before they arrive in China or on the day of their arrival.
Guide for purchase: Access the website www.lxbx.net -> click “Buy insurance” -> log in by using your passport number -> select “SHNU 800 YUAN Plan” -> click “Buy insurance” -> choose the period of insurance--800 YUAN for 12 months or 400 YUAN for 6 months, then to confirm the contract and finish the payment.
8. Registration
Complete the on-campus registration within the allotted registration time.Students who can't arrive on time for the registration must ask for permission from the International Students Center and the International College of Chinese Studies.
International College of Chinese Studies (ICCS)
TEL: +86-21-64322824, +86-21-64322452
WeChat: STUDYatICCS
International Students Center (ISC)
TEL: +86-21-64323905, +86-21-64323111
WeChat: iscshnu
9. Dormitory check in
The address of the dormitory: Xuesiyuan International Students Apartment
The western zone of Xuhui Campus, Shanghai Normal University, No.100 Guilin Rd
Reception Desk Tel.: +86-21-64322236
To confirm your reservation, please contact: Ms. Pan (iccspanchenfeng@shnu.edu.cn)
10. Medical examination and Residence Permit application
Students enter China by holding X1 VISA should apply for RP within 30 days from the day they enter into China. Before applying, the applicant needs to provide the Health Certificate issued by the Shanghai International Travel Healthcare Center.
Registration of temporary residence should be done within first 24 hours after entry. Students who live on campus could apply for Registration Form of Temporary Residence at reception of the Xuesiyuan International Student Apartment. Students who live off-campus should get the registration form issued by the hotel or the police station or fill the online application to register.
Online registration of temporary residence
Online reservation of physical examination
11. Attending the courses
After we received the remittance slip, you can join in the class group and attend courses according to the class timetable.
You should make your own inquires as to the appropriateness and suitability of the information provided. While every effort has been made to ensure the currency, accuracy or completeness of the content, we endeavour to keep the content relevant and up to date and reserve the right to make changes as required.
