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Shanghai Government Scholarship of Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

The Shanghai Government Scholarship at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL) is a local government award for non-Chinese international students. It offers full or partial support, with full scholarships covering tuition, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses, and partial scholarships covering tuition and insurance only. Living stipends are CNY 2,500/month for undergraduates and CNY 3,000/month for Master’s and general visiting students.

Provider

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

Language

English

Deadline

Open

Overview

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law administers the Shanghai Government Scholarship on behalf of the Shanghai Municipal Government to support international students pursuing degree or non-degree studies.

Coverage

Full scholarship covers: tuition fees, on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance, and living expenses. Partial scholarship covers: tuition fees and comprehensive medical insurance. Living expense stipends: • Undergraduate students: CNY 2,500 per month • Master’s and general visiting students: CNY 3,000 per month

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health, meet age and academic qualifications for their intended level, and comply with PRC laws and SHUPL admission requirements.

Application

Applications open annually from 10 February to 30 June. Applicants must submit both SHUPL’s International Student Admission Application Form and all required scholarship documents by the deadline.

Documents

Required documents include: completed SHUPL International Students Admission Application Form; highest academic certificate (or current enrolment certificate); notarised copies where applicable; and any additional items listed in SHUPL’s annual scholarship checklist.

Contact

For further information, contact SHUPL’s International Students Office at [email protected] or visit https://iso.shupl.edu.cn

Eligibility

notes

  • Undergraduate applicants must be non-Chinese, aged 18–30, and hold a high-school diploma or equivalent.
  • Master’s applicants must be non-Chinese, aged 18–45, and hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • General visiting students must meet SHUPL’s eligibility criteria for non-degree study.

age limits

Undergraduate: 18–30; Master’s: 18–45

nationality

Non-Chinese

degree levels

  • Undergraduate, Master’s, general visiting students

Student Categories

bachelor
master
language

Benefits

  • Full scholarship: tuition, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses
  • Partial scholarship: tuition and insurance
  • Living stipend: CNY 2,500/month (undergraduates)
  • Living stipend: CNY 3,000/month (Master’s and general visiting students)

Required Documents

  • completed International Students
  • Admission Application Form to Study at SHUPL .
  • The highest education certificate .
  • If the applicants are students, they shall provide the certificate(s) from
  • their High School/University. Certificates which are not in Chinese or English
  • must be translated into either Chinese or English and notarized accordingly
  • before submission.
  • Official
  • transcript of your highest education. Transcripts which are not in Chinese or
  • English must be translated into either Chinese or English.
  • Examination Certificate.
  • Students
  • who want to apply for master degree shall provide a study or research plan in
  • China. The study or research plan in China should not be less than 1000 words,
  • either in Chinese or English.
  • photocopy of HSK4 or above Certificate.
  • photocopy of your passport personal information page.
  • passport size photos.
  • Applicants for Master Degree need to provide
  • two recommendation letters by associate professors or professors, either in
  • Chinese or in English.
  • International
  • students who have studied in China shall provide copies of studying
  • certificate, leaving school certificate and temporary residence permit.

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