Preparatory course

Founded in 1954, Shanghai Normal University is a university specializing in teacher training and language training in Shanghai. Chinese, Administrative Management and Chemical Engineering and Techniques are very popular among foreign students. Since its establishment, it has built cooperation and exchange relationships with 182 universities and cultural and academic institutions in 25 countries and regions. SHNU will make you among the most respected and eminent teachers.

Preparatory course

History

Founded in 1954, SHNU was then named Shanghai Teachers Training College. In 1956 it was expanded into two colleges, Shanghai No. 1 Teachers College and Shanghai No. 2 Teachers College. Two years later, the two colleges were combined to form Shanghai Teachers College.

From 1972 to 1978, it was known as Shanghai Normal University after combining four other ones including East China Normal University. In 1978 it was restored to Shanghai Teachers College, and was renamed as Shanghai Teachers University in 1984. It combined with Shanghai Teachers College of Technology in October 1994 to form a new Shanghai Normal University. From September 1997 to August 2003, SHNU took in successively the following units as its subordinates: Shanghai Teacher Training College, Department of Human Sanitation and Health of Huangling Teacher School, Shanghai Xingzhi Art School, and Shanghai Tourism Institute. The university has 16 colleges and 81 research bodies. Also located in SHNU are, among others, Shanghai Teachers Training Center, Shanghai College Teachers Training Center, and the Editorial Department of Academic Abstracts of Liberal Arts of College Journals.

Students can stay in the international students' dormitory on campus or live off campus. Homestay is also available.

I. Stay on Campus

Foreign Guest House (on campus)

Room Types	Twin Room	Single-room A	Single-room B
Long-term students （stay over three months）	RMB100/day/room	RMB83/day/room	RMB75/day/room
Short-term students	RMB133/day/room	RMB100/day/room	RMB83/day/room

 
Private bathroom, TV, Refrigeratory, A/C, Tel, 24-hour hot water. Public washing-machine and kitchen .
           For more detailed information, please refer to the contract.

Intercultural Exchange Center (on campus)

Room Types	Twin Room	Single-room A	Single-room B
Long-term students (stay over three months)	RMB 100/day/room	RMB 83/day/room	RMB 75/day/room
Short-term students	RMB 133/day/room	RMB 100/day/room	RMB 83/day/roo

Private bathroom, TV, Refrigeratory, A/C, Tel, 24-hour hot water. Public washing-machine and kitchen.

 II. Stay off Campus:

An apartment with a sitting-room and bed-room is about RMB1200 to RMB1600/month, depending on its equipments. 

Shengda Hotel (off campus, Shuttle School Bus):

Room Types	Twin Room
Long-term students (stay over three months)	RMB 100/day/room
Short-term students	RMB120/day/room

 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

(1) Foreign nationals who are at least 17 years old (scholarship applicants must not be older than 23 years old as of September 1, 2025); (2) In good health (a formal hospital's "Foreigner Physical Examination Form" is required); (3) Excellent academic performance and good potential for learning during high school; (4) For those applying for the preparatory scholarship, the following conditions must also be met: 1) Grade point or average score (grade level): Good or above; 2) Chinese language proficiency: HSK Level 3 or above; 3) Meet the admission requirements of the undergraduate application institutions; 4) Have not received any other types of scholarships from the Chinese government simultaneously.

(1) Transfer voucher for application fee (RMB 520 or USD 80), payable online (once paid, the fee cannot be refunded); Bank account information (2) Health certificate (issued by a regular hospital; "Foreigner's Physical Examination Form"); (3) High school graduation certificate (fresh graduates can submit an expected graduation certificate; if not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must be attached and verified upon arrival in China for registration); (4) Complete high school transcript (if not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must be attached); (5) High school entrance examination or college entrance examination transcript from the applicant's home country (if not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must be attached); (6) Other certificates that prove personal learning ability or activity ability (if not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must be attached); (7) HSK Level 3 or above certificate or a formal institution's certificate of Chinese language study; (8) If there is a university study experience, a complete study transcript must be provided (if not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must be attached); (9) Self-introduction (including study plan, etc., 800-1000 words); (10) Resume (must detail the study and work experiences from high school graduation to the present, with continuous and complete time periods); (11) Recommendation letter from a high school teacher or a relevant teacher (the recommendation letter must indicate the position, the institution, the contact number and email address of the recommending teacher, if not in Chinese or English, a notarized Chinese or English translation must be attached); (12) Guardianship consent form (only for students under 18 years old); (13) No criminal record certificate (provided by the police station or the school); (14) Valid passport personal information page (15) Electronic 2-inch ID photo

Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship: Tuition and accommodation fees are fully waived, with a monthly living allowance of 2,500 yuan and comprehensive medical insurance. Category B: Tuition fees and comprehensive medical insurance