Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

International Economy & Trade

Bachelor

Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, you must:
-be a non-Chinese citizen, 18-45 years old, in good health,
-have completed senior high school education or will receive a high school diploma by the summer before matriculation at SUFE in September 2026, AND
-meet the Chinese language requirements through HSK: If your intended major is Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, the entry requirement is HSK 4; applicants of other majors should present HSK 5, score 180 or above certification at the time of application.
-It is mandatory to take the CSCA test and get the score report in advance.
All the applicants, no matter which major you apply for, must sit the Math test. You can choose either Chinese test or English test.
Humanities Chinese test result is not required if your intended major is Teaching Chinese to speakers of Other Languages. Applicants of other majors must take Humanities Chinese test.
Important: It is advisable to take the CSCA test at an early date. The CSCA tests are designed to provide an objective measure of a student's proficiency in core subjects such as Math, Chinese language, and the test scores play a crucial role in the admission decision making process.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Aug 28 , 2027
·Duration: 4 Years
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: May 31 , 2027
Tuition : RMB 30,000 Per Year
Application Fee: USD 117 ( (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 200 (Check Policy)
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Shanghai University of Finance and Economics International Economy & Trade
Bachelor
Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, you must:
-be a non-Chinese citizen, 18-45 years old, in good health,
-have completed senior high school education or will receive a high school diploma by the summer before matriculation at SUFE in September 2026, AND
-meet the Chinese language requirements through HSK: If your intended major is Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, the entry requirement is HSK 4; applicants of other majors should present HSK 5, score 180 or above certification at the time of application.
-It is mandatory to take the CSCA test and get the score report in advance.
All the applicants, no matter which major you apply for, must sit the Math test. You can choose either Chinese test or English test.
Humanities Chinese test result is not required if your intended major is Teaching Chinese to speakers of Other Languages. Applicants of other majors must take Humanities Chinese test.
Important: It is advisable to take the CSCA test at an early date. The CSCA tests are designed to provide an objective measure of a student's proficiency in core subjects such as Math, Chinese language, and the test scores play a crucial role in the admission decision making process.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Aug 28 , 2027
Duration :
4 Years
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
May 31 , 2027
Tuition:
RMB 30,000 Per Year
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 117 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 200 (Check Policy)

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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)
You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 30,000 RMB
You will need to pay 30,000 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.

Overview

A globalized commercial and industrial environment calls for private and public-owned enterprises to work internationally, generating growing demand of talents with a deep understanding of international economy practice and strategy. SUFE’s International Economy & Trade degree course is developed to equip the students with profound knowledge of the global business and proficient skills in financial accounting, Ecommerce, and international marketing.

Modules

Students need to obtain 148 credits in total, of which 123 for in-class courses and 25 for community immersion, computer skill test and thesis.

Main Courses

YEAR 1
Chinese History
Chinese Culture
Overview of China
P.E
Mathematics
Microeconomics
Management
Operations Research
Business Chinese(intermediate level)

YEAR 2
Liner Algebra
Probability
Management Information System
Macroeconomics
Economic Law
Financial Accounting
Object-oriented Programming Design
Discrete Mathematics
Financial Management
World Economy
International Economics I

YEAR 3 
Philosophy
Monetary Banking
Industrial Economics
International Economics II
International Trade Practice
Marketing
E-Commerce
International Political Economics
Foreign Trade Policy
Comparative Economics
History of World Economy
Entrepreneurship 

YEAR 4

International Business
International Trade in Service
Special Topics on International Trade
International Marketing
Entrepreneurial Marketing
Thesis 

*The courses above are subject to change. Please refer to the syllabus after registration.

Career Paths

Typical career paths could be in international business, research and evaluation on international trade in public sectors and enterprises.

In order to be considered for admission, you must:
-be a non-Chinese citizen, 18-45 years old, in good health,
-have completed senior high school education or will receive a high school diploma by the summer before matriculation at SUFE in September 2026, AND
-meet the Chinese language requirements through HSK: If your intended major is Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, the entry requirement is HSK 4; applicants of other majors should present HSK 5, score 180 or above certification at the time of application.
-It is mandatory to take the CSCA test and get the score report in advance.
All the applicants, no matter which major you apply for, must sit the Math test. You can choose either Chinese test or English test.
Humanities Chinese test result is not required if your intended major is Teaching Chinese to speakers of Other Languages. Applicants of other majors must take Humanities Chinese test.
Important: It is advisable to take the CSCA test at an early date. The CSCA tests are designed to provide an objective measure of a student's proficiency in core subjects such as Math, Chinese language, and the test scores play a crucial role in the admission decision making process.

Tuition Fee
Bachelor RMB 30,000 per year
RMB 120,000 in total (About $ 16,761)
Accommodation Fee
NO.8 International Student Dormitory
Triple Room RMB 30 to RMB 40  (More Details)
No.6 & No.7 Dormitory
Double Room RMB 60  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 80  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 59 to USD 234
Service Fee USD 200
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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1. Chinese visa/residence permit
For those living in the Chinese mainland at the time of application.
*2. One reference letter
The letter should be recent, dated, in English/Chinese, and with referee's contact details (employer, position, email, phone number).
*3. Foreigner's Physical Examination Report
The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the “Foreigner Physical Examination Form”Foreigner Physical Examination Form.pdf The form you submit must:
Include with the signature of the attending physicians
Include with the official stamp of the hospital
Include with a sealed photograph of the applicant
Be written in English, and
Be dated within the last 6 months.
Please keep the original reports with you for later use when you register at the University.
You can download a template or sample from here.
*4. Police Clearance Certificate
Please go to your local police authority where you reside, request that the police conduct a local or state criminal records search and provide you with a document reflecting that there is no history of a criminal record. The Police Clearance Certificate should be dated within the last 6 months. If you are unable to maintain such a document due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact Admission Office as early as possible for alternative documentation.
5. Certificates recognizing awards & merits
if any
*6. Others Documents Required
If you have studied or are currently studying at an institution in China, please upload your transcripts, completion certificates, or proof of enrollment, etc.; If you have never studied in China yet, please upload your personal resume.
*7. Certificate of HSK
*8. Passport identification page
Your passport should be valid beyond January 31, 2027.
*9. Photo
Please use the ID photo taken within the last 6 months. The head in the photograph must be facing the camera straight on, and the face may not be obscured. The photo itself must be in color, but the background needs to be white or blue. Head coverings are prohibited.
*10. High school academic transcript
You need to apply with academic transcript for all the courses taken from high school grade one. It would be appreciated that the transcript is attached with a clarification on the grading system and how your GPA is calculated.
Certified English/Chinese translations are required if the original documents are neither in English nor in Chinese.
*11. High school diploma
If you are in the final year, please upload a certificate indicating the entry and the expected completion date.
Certified English/Chinese translations are required if the original documents are neither in English nor in Chinese.
*12. Personal statement
It should be written in Chinese, 800-1000 words including the applicant's education (and working experience, if applicable), study plan, etc. and enclosed with the applicant's signature.
*13. Guarantee of Financial Support
Your program application will not be processed without a funding documentation.
Your personal sponsor should be able to provide full financial support for your educational and living expenses for the entire length of study at SUFE. Ask your personal sponsor to complete the appropriate sections of the form Guarantee of Financial Support.pdf and provide a scanned copy of his/her passport, or ID card of the sponsor is of Chinese nationality.
The form you submit must:
Provide correct and complete information
Include with the signature of the sponsor, and
Be written in English or Chinese
You can download a template or sample from here.
*14. CSCA Test Transcript(s)
-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.
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.
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