Entry Requirements
To be eligible, applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good health;
If you are applying for Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificates within two years are required (HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test. You can find information on: www.chinesetest.cn):
HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering, Economics or Management and Art;
HSK 5 above 210 for Humanities.
HSK Exemptions
The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the HSK:
Native speaker of Chinese;
The previous degree is fully taught in Chinese.
Be a bachelor's degree holder;
Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2022.
Relevant undergraduate academic background is required, or have completed undergraduate-level courses relevant to intended graduate major, with GPA 2.5 or above(Note: 4-Point GPA System);
Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University
Choose supervisor online when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor.
Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for the following Master's programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
Students applying to programs of arts must have relative academic background and submit a portfolio. Please refer to detailed application requirements under the program introduction on application website.
Some colleges give priority to applicants with work experience, such as MBA Center.
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Special Requirements
Online Interview Before Being Accepted: Required
You will need to attend an online interview through Skype or WeChat with the teacher before the result for your application was released.
Pay Deposit Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 5,000 RMBYou will need to pay 5,000 RMB as a deposit to the university before you can get admission letter, and usually it will be used as part of the tuition fee.
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Program Description
MA in First Class Subjects of History
1. Cultivation Aims
Each subject such as Chinese Modern and Contemporary History, Chinese Ancient History, World History and Specialism History, is led by the well-known professors with their academic colleagues. Each group maintains exchange with other universities. The articles they have done have the effect both internal and external. Recently they are endeavoring in deepening the acknowledge in History in the view of more dimensions in other subjects and surveying new area. The program aims to cultivate qualified personnel who are well developed with the ability of independent analysis and problem solving.2. Duration of the Program
The program generally lasts three years.3. Research Directions
Major Research Direction Chinese Modern and Contemporary History 1.History of Internal and External Relations 2.History of Chinese Modern and Contemporary Thought 3.History of Chinese Modern and Contemporary Community 4.History of Republic China Specialism History 1.History of Chinese Modern and Contemporary Thought 2.History of Chinese Ancient Thought 3.History of Chinese Religion Chinese Ancient History 1.Research on Ancient Civilization 2.Ancient Politics and Culture 3.Archeology and Museum World History 1.History of Western Society and Culture 2.History of Nation and District 3.History of International Relations 4.Course Content (as listed below)
CategoryCourse NumberCourse NamePeriodCreditTermRemarksAcademic Degree Courses Political Theoretical Course 001000701Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism3021001000703Selected Reading of Marxist Classics6032First
Foreign Language001000704Public English10031, 2021000701Professional English4024Basic and Specialized Course 021103701Theories and Methods of Historical Study4041For all Majors 021103702Writing Skills and Criterions for Essays of History Studies4043For all Majors 021103703The History of Modern Thoughts4043For Chinese Modern and Contemporary History and Specialism History 021103704Theoretic and Methodology for Religion Research4041For Chinese Modern and Contemporary History and Specialism History 021103705History of Chinese Archeology4043For Chinese Ancient History 021103706An Introductions to primary Chinese History Literature4041For Chinese Ancient History 021103707The Study of Ancient and Medieval History4041For World History 021103708The Study of Modern and Contemporary History4042Required courses Literature Reading Seminar 021103901Academic Reading on The History of Modern and Contemporary China Social Thought4044For Chinese Modern and Contemporary History, Specialism History and World History 021103902The Latest Productions and Theoretic of The Research on Modern and Contemporary History in China4043021103903The Frontal Researching Issues of Modern and Contemporary History Internal and External4042021103904The Study of Republic of China4044021103905The Chinese Modern Thought Trend4043021103906History of Chinese Christianity4043021103907Communication of Modern China and West4043021103908Study of Ancient Chinese Political System4043For Chinese Ancient History and Specialism History 021103909Archeology of Ancient China4044021103910Philology before Qin Dynasty4042021103911The Study of Chinese Historical Geography4043021103912The Study of Chinese Thought History4043021103913An Introduction to Sinology4042021103914General Review of Culture Study4042021103915Tradition of Ancient Greece and Rome4042For World History 021103916The History of Medieval Western Social-Cultural History4043021103917The Modern Western Social-Cultural History4043021103918The Study of American History4044021103919Study on Jewish Culture4044021103920Seminar on Modern and Contemporary International Relations4042Academic
Seminar25. Research and Thesis
5.1 After requiring all the credits, candidates are eligible for conducting research on their theses.
5.2 Candidates must present their topics and writing plan in their second year under the guidance of their supervisors, and then conduct thesis preliminary conference. 3 to 5 deliberate members at least 3 professor or associate professor must be presented. The topic and content must obtain some academic or practical value.
5.3 During the theses writing, candidates should take an active in their supervisors program to enhance the ability in theoretical and research. The thesis should be conducted in accordance with "The Quantification Index on Research Achievements of Shanghai University for Master's and Doctoral Candidates."
5.4 After having finished the theses and obtaining the approval of three professor including the candidate's supervisor, the candidate can have the chance of debate given by experts.
5.5 The completed theses should be assessed degrees conferred in accordance with "Regulations Concerning Academic Degrees in the People's Republic of China." And "Rules Concerning Academic Degree in Shanghai University."
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Entry Requirements
To be eligible, applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid ordinary-type passport, and in good health;
If you are applying for Chinese-taught programs, HSK certificates within two years are required (HSK refers to Chinese Proficiency Test. You can find information on: www.chinesetest.cn):
HSK 5 above 180 for Science or Engineering, Economics or Management and Art;
HSK 5 above 210 for Humanities.
HSK Exemptions
The following types of applicants are exempt from taking the HSK:
Native speaker of Chinese;
The previous degree is fully taught in Chinese.
Be a bachelor's degree holder;
Graduates who did not receive their degree certificates at the time of application should provide pre-graduation certificates issued by their schools or colleges to prove their ability to graduate smoothly and obtain their degree certificates by July 2022.
Relevant undergraduate academic background is required, or have completed undergraduate-level courses relevant to intended graduate major, with GPA 2.5 or above(Note: 4-Point GPA System);
Accepted by a prospective professor at Shanghai University
Choose supervisor online when choosing a major in the online application system and get accepted by a prospective professor.
Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for the following Master's programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
Students applying to programs of arts must have relative academic background and submit a portfolio. Please refer to detailed application requirements under the program introduction on application website.
Some colleges give priority to applicants with work experience, such as MBA Center.
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Fee Structure
Tuition Fee Master RMB 26,000 per year
RMB 78,000 in total (About $ 15,919)Accommodation Fee International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Quad room RMB 35 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Quad room RMB 35 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) Shenyuan International Apartments in the east side: (for self-paid students only) Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Quad room RMB 35 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) International Student Dormitory Double Room RMB 70 (More Details) Single Room RMB 140 (More Details) Other Fees Application Fee USD 103 Service Fee USD 54 Living Expense RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000 - Application Materials
"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.
*1. Information Page of Passport
A clear copy of your valid passport with your name, photo, birth date, place of birth, date of issue, date of expiry; Visa page is required for applicants who are currently in China. Visa page is required for applicants who are not in their home country.
*2. Academic Transcripts of Bachelor Degree
Academic Transcripts in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate and transcripts of all grades shall be submitted timely after being received.*3. Statement of Financial Support
Certificate of your family financial situation background. You need to go to the bank to issue a deposit of your family financial situation.
You can download a template or sample from here.*4. Choose Supervisor Online and Get Accepted
Please note that it is not required to choose supervisor for following Master programs: School of Economics, MBA center and SILC Business School. The colleges will arrange soon after they register at Shanghai University.
You can download a template or sample from here.*5. Certificate of No Criminal Record
For any applicants who can not get the Certificate of No Criminal Record at home country, please sign the No criminal record Commitment with Shanghai University.
You can download a template or sample from here.*6. Selfie video
Applicants should submit a video including self-introduction and study plan in China. avi, mov, or mp4 less than 50 MB are accepted. The language of the video should be consistent with the language of the program you are applying for (English or Chinese).
*7. ID photo
The passport-size photo (one-inch, 390*570) should be taken within the last six months, bareheaded, full-faced with blue-color background; the photo is required to submit as JPG image less than 100kb.
*8. Highest Degree Certificate
Certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization. Both original and official English translated version are required.
For applicants who haven’t graduated, pending graduation certificate and transcripts available till the application date are also acceptable. Official graduation certificate and transcripts of all grades shall be submitted timely after being received.*9. Two Letters of Recommendation with Signature
Written in English or Chinese by two different professors or associate professors or experts from related fields.
The referee’s signature and contact information are necessary.And the date of recommendation letter should not be earlier than September,2022.*10. Research Plan(including study plan and research proposal in China)
Written in English or Chinese (according to the teaching language of the program), more than 800 words, including research achievements so far (e.g. title and abstracts of graduation thesis or published paper), reasons of choosing SHU, study and research plan, future career plan, etc.
*11. Certificate of HSK
12. Others
Applicants for art majors should provide at least two examples of artworks; Applicants of music and film academy programs should provide audios and videos related to the major.
13. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct
Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.
You can download a template or sample from here.Tips:
For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit. - How to Apply
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