Universities in Shanghai: programmes, tuition and cost of living
TasselWay has 7 partner universities in Shanghai with 312 bachelor's programmes in total, 35 of them taught in English.
- Universities
- 7
- Bachelor's programmes
- 312
- English-taught
- 35
- Annual tuition
- 20,000 ¥ – 150,000 ¥
Universities
| University | Programmes | QS 2027 | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL) | 22English: 1 | — | 24,000 ¥ – 30,000 ¥ |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)Campus housing: 1,100 ¥/month | 74English: 13 | 36 | 24,800 ¥ – 150,000 ¥ |
| Shanghai University (SHU) | 79English: 7 | =443 | 21,000 ¥ – 40,000 ¥ |
| East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST)Campus housing: 2,433 ¥ – 3,346 ¥/month | 64English: 6 | =670 | 22,000 ¥ – 55,000 ¥ |
| Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE)Campus housing: 913 ¥ – 2,738 ¥/month | 12English: 2 | 1201–1400 | 30,000 ¥ |
| Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)Campus housing: 2,525 ¥ – 2,890 ¥/month | 32 | 1401+ | 22,000 ¥ – 24,800 ¥ |
| Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU)Campus housing: 500 ¥ – 1,000 ¥/month | 29English: 6 | — | 20,000 ¥ |
Tuition is the annual fee published by each university; living costs are estimates and vary by person.
Cost of living
Monthly living costs excluding housing (food, transport, phone, personal) are about 2,550 ¥ – 4,050 ¥. Campus housing is 500 ¥ – 3,346 ¥ per month based on the fees universities publish. Cost of living guide →
Popular subjects in this city
- Economics and Finance22 programmes
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering15 programmes
- Business Administration14 programmes
- Automation and Control Engineering12 programmes
- Chinese Language10 programmes
- Computer Science and Engineering8 programmes
- Law8 programmes
- Data Science and Big Data6 programmes
- All programmes in this city →312
Frequently asked questions
Which universities can I study at in Shanghai?
TasselWay has 7 partner universities in Shanghai: East China University of Political Science and Law (ECUPL), Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), Shanghai University (SHU), East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE), Shanghai International Studies University (SISU), Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU). Programmes and tuition are in the table on this page.
How much does it cost to study in Shanghai?
Annual tuition at our partner universities ranges from 20,000 ¥ to 150,000 ¥. On top of that, monthly living costs are about 2,550 ¥ – 4,050 ¥ and campus housing about 500 ¥ – 3,346 ¥ per month.
Are there English-taught programmes in Shanghai?
Yes. There are 35 English-taught bachelor's programmes at 6 universities; the others are taught in Chinese and usually require an HSK certificate.
Universities in China by city
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