FAQs for intl students: Residence permits, lost passports

September 11, 2024

Do you know how to extend your residence permit? What should you do if you accidentally lose your passport? Check out the guide below!

FAQs: Common issues with purchasing intl student insurance online

September 03, 2024

When purchasing insurance online, you might encounter some common issues. Refer to this Q&A to help things go smoothly.

Insurance purchase guide for international students

August 01, 2024

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, international students studying in China for longer than six months must purchase Group Comprehensive Insurance.

I am a foreign student about to study in Shanghai. How do I book a medical check appointment for a residency permit if I don't have WeChat?

July 12, 2024

All bookings are currently managed through the WeChat account "SITHC-SHHG". However, for foreign students who are new to Shanghai and do not yet have access to WeChat, an external mailbox has been set up to assist you.

About Shanghai International Student Service Center

July 08, 2024

The Shanghai International Student Service Center, established in November 2014, is a non-profit social organization that deals with foreign affairs approved by the Shanghai Civil Affairs Bureau and supervised by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission.

Guidelines for intl students applying for internship visas in China

June 17, 2024

Students who wish to apply for an internship visa in China fall into two categories: foreign students studying in overseas universities and international students studying in China. This application guide will assist you on how to apply for either.

FAQs about the new Foreign Permanent Resident ID Card

May 07, 2024

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for Foreign Students application guide

February 08, 2024

Since 2006, the Shanghai Municipal People's Government has established the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship for Foreign Students to support outstanding foreign students studying in Shanghai.

2024 calendar for HSK in Shanghai's test centers

January 24, 2024

In recent years, there has been a notable upsurge in the demand for the Chinese language – both abroad and closer to home – leading to a heightened interest in the HSK, the most widely recognized Mandarin examination. The HSK – pronounced hanyu shuiping kaoshi in Chinese Pinyin – is a Chinese proficiency test.

FAQs: Materials for application to Chinese universities

December 30, 2023