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Shanghai, China

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU)

🌐 Languages and diplomacy🏙 Shanghai🎓 Founded in 1949
ShanghaiLocation
1949Founded
~10 000Students
to be confirmedTuition from
QS Eastern Asia: 237World ranking
Chinese, EnglishLanguage of instruction
Residence hallAccommodation
International Relations · Translation Studies · LinguisticsPopular fields

About the university

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) is one of China's leading language and humanities universities, founded in 1949. SISU specializes in foreign languages, translation studies, international relations and diplomacy.

A location in Shanghai - China's business and international capital - gives students access to international companies and organizations. Programs for international students are available.

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) in rankings

SISU - languages and international relations:

  • #237 - QS Eastern Asia 2024
  • The leading language university in China
  • Shanghai - an international hub

Campus and infrastructure

SISU's Shanghai campuses have modern language and humanities facilities, with residences for international students.

1949year founded
~10 000students
Shanghailocation

Faculties and programs

SISU is strong in the humanities:

  • International Relations
  • Translation Studies
  • Linguistics
  • Foreign Languages
  • Journalism

Not sure which field to choose?

We'll match a program to your goals and help you apply - in a free consultation.

How to apply

Admission is based on your diploma and language proficiency. A preparatory year of Chinese is available.

Documents for admission

  • Passport
  • School certificate and transcript
  • Language certificate
  • Motivation letter

Exact requirements depend on the program - we'll help you prepare.

Tuition and living costs

Tuition is affordable; we'll confirm the exact amounts and scholarships during a consultation.

Prices are approximate (converted from rubles at ≈80 ₽/$). We'll confirm the full pre-discount cost and current amounts for the relevant academic year from official sources during your consultation.

Accommodation and student life

Shanghai is China's largest business city; the university provides residences.

Student reviews

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«Admission went smoothly: StudyU helped me gather the documents and not miss the deadlines. I arrived at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) already knowing what to expect.»

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Aliya NurlanovaLinguistics · Kazakhstan
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«We applied to several universities at once - I got offers and calmly made my choice. Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) has a strong program and a convenient campus.»

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Bogdan KovalchukForeign Languages · Ukraine
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«My parents worried more than I did, but the StudyU team explained everything to them. Now I study at Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) and am getting to know the city of Shanghai.»

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Argam PetrosyanJournalism · Armenia

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Foreign languages, translation studies and international relations.

In Shanghai.

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