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
1. Cultivation Aims
1. First, candidates are required to study hard in Marxism, Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought and Deng Xiaoping Theory. They should adhere to the party’s basic lines, be patriotic and abide by law and disciplines. Based on a sound moral integrity, a rigorous and scientific attitude towards academic work, and a strong sense of dedication, they should endeavor to contribute to the ongoing socialist modernization drive.
2. Candidates must have a firm theoretical foundation in their special fields and broad background in related areas. They should be competent in undertaking independent research and development, and capable of making original contributions to their scientific and technological discipline. They should be proficient in a foreign language.
3. Candidates must take an active part in physical exercises and keep fit.
4. The specialty focuses on the research of new type of polymer material, particularly compound material and functional polymer material, exploring new theory, new skill as well as new technology. The research subjects cover most focus in present polymer field and enjoy a broad prospect of application. The graduates in the specialty are competent in researching polymer basic theory and designing new high polymer materials, They will be qualified for research, teaching, new production developing and manufacturing technology management in polymer field.
2. Duration for the program
The program for master’s degree lasts two and a half years.3. Subjects for Research
1. Polymer-Matrix Composite Materials
2. Functional Polymer Plastics
3. Curriculum (See the table below)
4. Biomedical Polymer Materials
5. Environmentally Friendly Polymer MaterialsCategoryCourse NumberCourse NamePeriodCreditTermAcademic Degree Courses Political Theoretical Course 001000701Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism 3021001000702Natural Dialectics 4532First Foreign Language 001000704Public English 10031, 2101000701Professional English 4023Basic and Specialized Course 101201701Structure and Properties of Polymers 4041101201702Polymer analysis and Characterization 4041101201703Introduction to reactive Polymers 4042Required Courses Literature Reading Seminar 101201901Development of Polymer & Nano Compound Material 4041101201902High-quality Engineering Plastics and Compound Material 4041101201903Conducting Polymer and its Compound Material 4042101201904Functional Polymer Material 4042101201907Biomedical and Environmentally Friendly Polymers 4043101201906Polymerization Reaction Engineering 4043Academic Seminar 2Additive Courses Main Undergraduate Course Polymer Chemistry 2 or more courses for graduates whose specialties don't conform to their undergraduate majors and equivalency diploma holders Polymer Physics 4. Thesis
1. Having finished school course, academic subject course and other necessary courses, the candidates are eligible for undertaking research towards a Master thesis, but they are required to submit, prior to the preliminary conference, 3 comprehensive reports related to thesis topic.
2. The topic is to evolve around the fundamental research or major technical issues of this specialty in the national economy. The report of the preliminary conference should be with a minimum of 5000 words, covering the situation of development, the significance of the topic, research content, the specific schedule and anticipated results, ect.
3. The preliminary conference is to be assessed by at least 3 lecturers with senior titles, who will offer specific assessment and advice for revision. Those who don't pass the evaluation will rewrite the report within a set time , and those who fail again will lose the education opportunity.
4. Phase-by-phase examinations are to be conducted on the thesis. The candidates should make reports on its process and achievement and discuss with their tutors such problems as research process and research methods. Given the great discrepancy between the actual headway and the criteria, a warning will be given.
5. After the thesis is completed, the tutor should strictly examine the thesis and offer his advice. Thesis under standard can't be allowed to submit for preliminary defence, which normally takes place two months earlier than the formal one. Thesis will be evaluated by preliminary defence panel, including at least 3 lecturers with senior titles. Those who fail the preliminary defence should, after its revision, have his thesis rejudged within six months. Formal thesis defence is held according to "Shanghai University Academic Degree-conferring Detailed Codes".
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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 29,000 per year
RMB 87,000 in total (About $ 17,756)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 from previous academic institutions, or work supervisors, etc. The referee’s signature and contact information are necessary.
*10. Personal Statement (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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Change Log
- • The content has been updated. January 17, 2022
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 30, 2021 January 19, 2021
- • The content has been updated. January 19, 2021
- • The service fee has been updated to 50 USD December 28, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to July 31, 2020 June 29, 2020
- • The service fee has been updated to 100 USD March 3, 2020
- • The start date has been updated to August 25, 2020 January 14, 2020
- • The application deadline has been updated to June 30, 2020 January 14, 2020
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Basic Information
·Starting Date : | Aug 25 , 2023 | |
·Duration: | 3 Years |
Teaching Language : | Chinese |
Application Deadline: | Jun 30 , 2023 |
Tuition : | RMB 29,000 Per Year |
Application Fee: | USD 103 (Check Policy) |
Service Fee: | USD 54 (Check Policy) |
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