Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), founded in 1917, is one of China's earliest established business universities. It has evolved into a key multidisciplinary and research-oriented university with a focus on economics and management, and is part of the national 211 Project, 985 Project Advantageous Discipline Innovation Platform, and Double First-Class initiative. The university spans over 812.9 acres with three campuses, the main one located in Yangpu District, Shanghai. SUFE enrolls approximately 20,470 students, including nearly 500 international students from 87 countries, and consistently ranks at the top among finance and economics universities in China. The institution emphasizes global vision, national spirit, and innovation in cultivating financial and economic professionals.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics offers several scholarships for international students, including the Shanghai Government Scholarship for bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programs, which provides up to 60,000 RMB per year. Additionally, SUFE-specific scholarships such as the SUFE Undergraduate Freshman Scholarship and the International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship are available. For graduate students, full Chinese government scholarships cover tuition, insurance, on-campus accommodation, and a monthly living allowance of 3,000 RMB. Eligibility generally requires non-Chinese citizenship, good health, and meeting age and academic requirements specific to each degree level.

Shanghai Government Scholarship

• Coverage: Up to 60,000 RMB/year; may include tuition, accommodation, and stipend depending on type
• Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens in good health; bachelor’s applicants must be at least 18 with high school diploma; master’s applicants under 35 with bachelor’s degree; PhD applicants under 40 with master’s degree
• How to apply: Apply through university channels; contact consultants or university admission office
• Deadline: 03-30

Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)

• Coverage: Full coverage: tuition, insurance, on-campus accommodation, and living allowance (CNY 3,000/month for master’s)
• Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens applying to English-taught MIB program
• How to apply: Apply via SUFE Applicant Portal; submit Foreigner Physical Examination Form and other required documents

SUFE Undergraduate Freshman Scholarship

• Eligibility: Undergraduate international students
• How to apply: Listed as available scholarship for multiple bachelor programs

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

• Eligibility: Students in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages program
• How to apply: Listed as available scholarship for this specific program