01 Program features

Track- and module-based courses across multiple domains

The program offers two tracks — "Business China" and "Cultural China" — allowing students to explore different fields while developing Chinese language skills, cultural understanding, and practical business communication abilities. The program includes six modules: one core module (Comprehensive Chinese) and five elective modules (Business Communication, Skill Enhancement, Chinese Culture, Contemporary China, and Practical Study), providing a wide range of language and culture studies.

Credit-bearing and flexible curriculum

You can earn up to 20 credits per semester (including one credit for practical study). Students enrolled in the "Business China" track are required to complete the Comprehensive Business Chinese courses, while the "Cultural China" track requires completing the Comprehensive Chinese courses. Additional credits can be obtained from any other modules based on personal interests.

Intensive training within a shorter study duration

The program lasts 13 weeks. From Week 1 to Week 12, students attend 26 sessions (45 minutes per session) each week, along with eight practice sessions, totaling 320 sessions. Week 13 is reserved for exams and presentations.

02 Program contents

03 Application and admission

Eligibility

Non-Chinese citizens aged 18 to 60, physically and mentally healthy. No Chinese language proficiency requirement.

Class size

15-30 students. A course will not be offered if fewer than 15 students sign up.

Tuition fee

9,000 yuan ($1238.66) per semester

Registration fee

415 yuan

04 How to apply

Application period: Oct 25, 2024 – Jan 10, 2025

Application procedure

Step 1: Pay the application fee via bank transfer

Visit a bank in person or use online banking to make the payment. WeChat Pay and Alipay are not available. You can pay in renminbi or the equivalent in US dollars/euros/pounds.

a) If payment is made in China, please use the following payee information in Chinese:

- Payee: 上海财经大学

- A/C: 442959257313

- Bank: 中国银行上海市五角场支行

b) If payment is made abroad, please use the following payee information in English:

- Payee: Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

- A/C: 442959257313

- Bank: Bank of China Shanghai Branch

- Swift code: BKCHCNBJ300

- Bank address: Bank of China Tower, 200 Mid Yincheng Road, Shanghai 200120, The People's Republic of China

*Please include the applicant's name in the payment. Note that the application fee is non-refundable, regardless of admission outcome.

Step 2: Complete the online application

Create your account at the SUFE applicant portal http://ao.sufe.edu.cn, fill out the application form, upload supporting documents, and submit your application.

Step 3: Check the application status

Log into the application portal with the same username and password you used to create your online application to access the most up-to-date information. The Admission Office may contact you via email during the review process. Please remember to regularly check the email box you used to register for an account at the SUFE applicant portal.

05 Application materials

Please upload color scans of the following documents through the applicant portal:

- Passport identification page: Your passport should be valid beyond July 30, 2025.

- Proof of application fee payment

- ID photo

- Chinese Language proficiency certificate (if any)

- Valid Chinese visa or residence permit (required if the applicant is in China at the time of application)

- Additional documents (as required by the University)

06 Contact

Address: Room 620, No 321 Wudong Road, Yangpu district, Shanghai

Phone: 021-6536-1944

Email: ices@sufe.edu.cn

WeChat ID: Study_at_SUFE