Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU)
- Founded1909
- CampusPudong, Shanghai
- Programs29
- Tuition from (per year)20.000 ¥
Overview
Shanghai Maritime University (SHMTU) is a municipal public university in Shanghai's Pudong district, with roots going back to 1909. It is co-sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Government and China's Ministry of Transport and is regarded as one of China's leading universities for maritime, shipping and transport education.
It teaches engineering, management, economics, literature, science and law. Our list includes about 30 bachelor's programs for international students, six of them in English. Marine navigation, naval architecture and ocean engineering, logistics engineering and management, maritime law and shipping-focused transport management stand out. Shanghai, home to one of the world's busiest ports, offers a strong environment for internships and jobs in these fields.
Overview
- Founded
- 1909
- Campus
- Pudong, Shanghai
- Faculties and schools
- 7
- Programs
- 29
- English-taught programs
- 6
- Tuition currency
- CNY
- Known for
- Maritime
- Website
- Open website ↗
Admission requirements and notes
Some university descriptions are currently available in Turkish only.
- Ücret ve şartlar (2026): Tüm lisans programları 20.000 RMB/yıl, başvuru 400 RMB; Çince programlar HSK5 (İngilizce/İş İngilizcesi HSK4), İngilizce programlar IELTS 6.0/TOEFL 80/Cambridge B2; CSCA zorunlu (İngilizce programlarda yalnız Matematik); yaş 18-25. Broşür: smuiec.shmtu.edu.cn/2026/0312/c6983a288395/page.htm
Programs and annual tuition
| Program | Level | Language | Duration | Annual tuition | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Foreign Languages | |||||
| Business English | Bachelor's | English | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| English (Shipping) | Bachelor's | English | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Business English | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| English (Shipping) | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| College of Ocean Science and Engineering | |||||
| Materials Science and Engineering | Bachelor's | English | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Environmental Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Materials Science and Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| College of Transport and Communications | |||||
| Transport Management (Shipping) | Bachelor's | English | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Communications and Transportation | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Logistics Management | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Traffic Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Transport Management (Shipping) | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Logistics Engineering College | |||||
| Mechatronic Engineering | Bachelor's | English | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Automation | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Electrical Engineering and Automation | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Industrial Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Logistics Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Measurement and Control Technology and Instruments | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Mechanical Design, Manufacture and Automation | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Mechatronic Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Merchant Marine College | |||||
| Marine Navigation | Bachelor's | English | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Marine Navigation | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Information Engineering College | |||||
| Artificial Intelligence | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Communication Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Computer Science and Technology | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Electronic and Information Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| Network Engineering | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
| School of Law | |||||
| Law (Maritime Law) | Bachelor's | Chinese | 4 years | 20.000 ¥ | Apply |
Source: official university page (2026). Fees may change; final amounts are confirmed during the application.