1. Application eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1) Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid foreign passport. Chinese citizens with only a Green Card (permanent resident card) from another country shall not be deemed eligible international candidates.

2) Applicants for master's programs (hereafter referred to as master's students) are required to hold a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree in China. Applicants for doctoral programs (hereafter referred to as doctoral students) should have a degree equivalent to a master's degree in China. Please note that master's and doctoral programs do not accept applications from those who do not meet the above-mentioned degree requirements.

3) To apply, the applicant should be at least 18 with a clean criminal record and possess good moral character and good health. Additionally, the applicant must agree to follow all the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China, as well as the rules and regulations of the SHCM.

4) Applicants for doctoral programs should submit two letters of recommendation from professors (or experts with equivalent titles) specialized in the field they are applying for. Applicants for master's programs need to provide two letters of recommendation from associate professors (or experts with equivalent or above titles) specialized in the field they are applying for.

5) Applicants for doctoral programs must obtain a New HSK Level 5 Certificate with a score of 180 points or above. Applicants for master's programs must obtain a New HSK Level 4 Certificate with a score of at least 210 points. However, those who have completed a degree program taught in Chinese at a Chinese university can present a stamped certificate issued by their institution instead of the HSK certificate.

2. Majors and categories of the graduate programs

1) For the list of disciplines, majors, fields of study, and supervisors, please refer to the website of the SHCM Graduate Division.

2) Category: full-time doctoral programs/full-time master's programs

3. Application procedure

The application process has two steps: submission of application materials online and payment of the application fee. It is important to complete both steps for your application to be considered.

Note: Each applicant can apply for only one major; any additional applications will not be accepted.

1) Online submission of application materials

Eligible applicants should register and upload the electronic version of all the required documents on the SHCM Graduate Admissions System (https://yjszs.shcmusic.edu.cn/) during the period from March 1 to 15, 2024. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with Chinese or English translations.

★ Application materials list

a) Personal statement including study and work experience, limited to 1,000 Chinese characters.

b) A scanned copy of your valid passport (including personal information page and all Chinese visa pages).

c) A scanned copy of the Physical Examination Record for Foreigners (see attachment).

d) Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Certificate (submitted no later than May 31, 2024).

e) A recently taken colored passport-size photo (full face, front view, bare head) in JPG format. Ensure it is clear and undamaged.

f) A scanned copy of the original degree or diploma in your previous stage of study (schooling certificate or intended graduation certificate for upcoming graduates).

g) A scanned copy of your academic transcripts from undergraduate programs onwards.

h) Dissertations, theses, graduation works, or recordings of your graduation concerts (Upcoming graduates need not to provide all of these).

i) Comprehensive evaluation materials (see Appendix for details).

j) Two letters of recommendation (see attachment).

k) A research proposal, or an art practice and study plan, for your master's or doctoral program.

l) Certificate of Non-criminal Record.

m) Statement of Financial Support.

2) Application fee payment

Application fee: 600 yuan ($83.34)

Please make the payment via bank transfer to the following account between March 1 and 15, 2024, as cash payment will not be accepted. This fee is non-refundable whether you take the exam or not. Please mark the applicant's name and "Application fee for 2024 International Master's or Doctoral Program" when making the payment.

Account details:

Beneficiary Name: Shanghai Conservatory of Music

Bank Account No: 453362703070

Beneficiary Bank: Bank of China, Sub-Branch of Huaihai Road, Shanghai

Swift Code: BKCHCNBJ300

4. Entrance exam

1) The exam will consist of two rounds: the preliminary round and the second round. Both rounds are scheduled to take place in late March 2024.

2) The preliminary round will involve a comprehensive review of the application materials. Please refer to the appendix for detailed information on the application materials.

3) The second round will be conducted as an online interview. Please refer to the appendix for details on the examination requirements. Any further updates regarding the exam will be posted on the website of the SHCM Graduate Division.

5. Admission and enrollment

Admission decisions will be made based on competitive selection according to the candidate's application materials, exam results, review of their moral character, and physical examination results. Admitted applicants will receive an Admission Notice. Please strictly observe the requirements provided therein. Health and eligibility verification will be conducted after your registration at the SHCM in the upcoming semester. Those who fail to meet the admission requirements will be disqualified.

6. Program duration and tuition

1) Doctoral program

Study period: 3 to 6 years

Tuition fee: 48,000 yuan per academic year

2) Master's program

Study period: 3 years

Tuition fee: 40,000 yuan per academic year

7. Special note

1) Any measures related to student enrollment are subject to the latest documents issued by the relevant departments and the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China. In case new policies are issued by the competent authorities after this brochure is announced, our admission rules will be adjusted accordingly, and the updated version will be published online. Please stay tuned for any possible updates, which will be posted on the SHCM Graduate Division website.

8. Contact

Graduate Admissions Office of Shanghai Conservatory of Music

Address: Room 317, South Building, No 20 Fenyang Road, Xuhui district, Shanghai 200031, China

Zip Code: 200031

Tel: 021-53307322

Web: http://yjsb.shcmusic.edu.cn

Email: yjszs@shemusic.edu.cn

Appendix: Detailed requirements for the entrance exam

1. Preliminary round

Comprehensive evaluation materials

Note on basic materials

1) Entries under the Basic Materials are necessary. Applicants must submit all these materials to be considered for the application.

2) The same paper cannot be submitted twice as both the basic material and academic achievement.

Note on art achievements

1) Academic achievements can include published papers, publications, audio-visual products, and research projects, among others. Art practice achievements include prizes and awards in professional competitions, major artistic events, and public performances of original compositions.

2) You are allowed to present a maximum of five items for each category, meaning that you can list up to five academic achievements and up to five art practice achievements, with a scanned copy of the relevant certificate or proof document attached.

2. Second round

1301 Art Theory

The second-round exam for students majoring in art theory and related specializations will be in the form of an interview. Candidates will be required to make a presentation with a PowerPoint file based on their research proposal and then answer the examiner's questions. The presentation should not exceed 8 minutes, while the Q&A session should not exceed 7 minutes.

1352 Music Performance & 1354 Drama and Film

Auditions will be held to evaluate the professional competence of students majoring in conducting and music performance. For students in other specializations, a comprehensive interview will be conducted, during which they will deliver an eight-minute PowerPoint presentation based on their art practice and study plan, followed by a seven-minute Q&A session with the examiner.