Environmental design

East China Normal University is one of China's finest universities and is the official center for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. Science, liberal arts, management, engineering, law, education, philosophy, history and economics are all popular courses here. With 3000 international students each year, the school is a hotspot for international students in China.

Located in Shanghai, East China Normal University (ECNU) is directly under the auspices of the Ministry of Education (MOE) in China. It is also the offficial center for Instructing Chinese as a Foreign Language.The passing rate of HSK is always high. Engineering, science, management and economics are hot subjects there. In particular, International Business is taught in both Chinese and English. Besides, various cultural activities are organised for you. ECNU is very popular among international students, 3000 international students studying there every year. ECNU expects your coming.
 

Zhongshan Rd. Campus

There are four international student dorms on Zhongshan Rd. Campus: International Exchange Service Center, No.1 International Student Residence Hall, No.2 International Student Residence Hall, No.12 Student Residence Hall.

(★The accommodation fees of the above dormitories are paid by semester and will not be refunded if you leave during the semester. )

Minhang Campus

No. 14 Students’ Dormitory
Single room :RMB 35/night/room (private bath room; air-con; phone, internet access)

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. High school qualification or above with valid foreign passport.

2. Following students should meet the conditions set by the Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC:

(1) Students who emigrate from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and obtain the foreign nationality;

(2) Students, whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality and reside abroad, acquire foreign nationality at the time of birth.

3. The students who apply for the program of English for overseas students or programs in the School of International Chinese Studies or programs in the School of Design should have HSK-4 with a passing score of 180 or above, and HSK-5 with a passing score of 180 or above is required for other Chinese-taught programs. Applicants of English-taught programs from non-English native speaking countries should have IELTS (6.0 or above) / TOEFL (85 or above) / Cambridge English (B2 or above) certificate.

4. Applicants under the age of 18 must provide a guardian's certificate. If applicant's parents are not within the territory of China, they need to appoint a foreigner or a Chinese resident within China as their guardian.

NOTE:

（1）Programs for International Students only: Chinese Language and Culture, Business Chinese, International Business (Chinese- English), Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (for overseas students), Chinese Language and Literature, English for Overseas Students, Business Administration(Chinese-taught) in Asia Europe Business School(Chinese-taught).

（2）Applicants whose Chinese proficiency has not met the requirements  for major study can apply for ECNU "1+4" Foundation Program. If the students pass the interview or exam, and meet the corresponding HSK level requirements after the Foundation Program they can start their undergraduate studies.

1. ECNU International Students Application Form

Please log into the online application system at http://lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn

to fill in and pay the application fee RMB 800 online.

2. High School Graduation Certificate

A scanned copy of the original certificate, if not in Chinese or English, a notarized and translated version in Chinese or English is required.

Graduating students should provide a certificate of impending graduation. The expected time to obtain the degree certificate should be earlier than August 31, and the graduation certificate must be submitted when registering.

3. Complete High School Transcript

If not in Chinese or English, a notarized and translated version in Chinese or English is required.

4. Language Proficiency Certificate

*For Chinese-taught programs: copy of the effective (within 2 yrs) HSK certificate. Required HSK levels for each program should be referred to the program list.

*For English taught programs: IELTS (6.0 or above) / TOEFL (85 or above) / Cambridge English (B2 or above) certificate.

Exemption of English Proficiency Certificate:

(1) English is native language or official language

(2) Other equivalent English proficiency certificates (must be reviewed and approved by ECNU)

5. Letter of self-recommendation (500-800 words)

Applicants of Chinese-taught programs should write in Chinese.

6. Photocopy of passport (including personal information page and Chinese visa pages)

7. Guardian's Letter of Guarantee is required for applicants under 18 years old.

监护人保证书.pdf

Documents required for the students who emigrate from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan and obtain the foreign nationality; whose parents (either or both) hold Chinese nationality and reside abroad, acquire foreign nationality at the time of birth:

1. In the past four years’ (by April 30) entry & exit stamp pages on the passport from China Mainland, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

2. Entry and Exit Information Form & Letter of Commitment

出入境信息承诺书（2025年入学）.docx

Supplementary Documentation for Scholarship application:

1. Effective (within 6 months) Health Certificate

FOREIGNER PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM.pdf

Physical examination report must cover all of the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form, and provide the detailed blood test report. Incomplete forms or forms without the applicants' photograph, a sealed photograph of the applicant, the official stamp of the hospital, or signature of physician are considered as invalid.

2. Non-criminal Certificate (notarized photocopy in English or Chinese).

Documents required by school or institute:

Applicants of School of Fine Art must submit the latest original artwork.