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  • How to make the most of life outside classroom in Shanghai

    How to make the most of life outside classroom in Shanghai

    April 22, 2025

    Check out this guide! It is sure to make your life in Shanghai smoother and more enjoyable.

  • An international student's guide to volunteering in China

    An international student's guide to volunteering in China

    April 10, 2025

    This guide outlines how to find and participate in volunteer activities, as well as key considerations when getting involved.

  • Application guidelines for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025

    Application guidelines for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025

    March 20, 2025

    The International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship is established by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation for eligible Chinese language teachers and students outside of China.

  • FAQs for foreign students applying for internship visas in China

    FAQs for foreign students applying for internship visas in China

    December 05, 2024

    Foreign students from overseas universities who are invited by business enterprises or institutions in China for internships can apply for a one-year visa (marked with "internship").

  • FAQs on applying for Chinese Government Scholarship

    FAQs on applying for Chinese Government Scholarship

    October 15, 2024

    For international students aspiring to secure the Chinese Government Scholarship, navigating the application process can naturally raise questions and uncertainties. The frequently asked questions (FAQs) and relevant answers are designed to clarify common concerns.

  • FAQs for intl students: Residence permits, lost passports

    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

    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

    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.

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  • How to make the most of life outside classroom in Shanghai
  • An international student's guide to volunteering in China
  • Application guidelines for International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship 2025
  • FAQs for foreign students applying for internship visas in China