Q: Can I enroll in a Chinese language course at a university in Shanghai using a spouse visa?

A: No, you cannot enroll in Chinese language courses at universities in Shanghai using a spouse visa. Universities are not allowed to admit foreign nationals who have entered China on short-term visas that are not study-related.

To study in Shanghai, you must first apply directly to a university for admission, and once accepted, obtain an X1 or X2 visa before entering China.

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Education