Applied chemistry

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.

Applied chemistry

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. At least 16 years old, with good physical and mental health. 

2. Non-Chinese nationality: The determination method is in accordance with the relevant provisions of the "Document No. 12 from the Ministry of Education's Department of Foreign Affairs [2020]". 

3. High school graduation 

4. Chinese proficiency requirement: A valid HSK certificate must be submitted. 

1) Chinese Language and Chinese International Education Major (International students form their own classes): The HSK 4 level should generally be no less than 180 points. 

2) For art-related majors: The HSK 4 level must reach 180 points (with each individual score generally not lower than 60 points); 

3) Science and Engineering Majors: HSK Level 4 must reach 195 points (with each individual score generally not lower than 65 points); 

4) For liberal arts and economics management majors: HSK Level 4 must score 210 points or HSK Level 5 must score 180 points (with individual scores generally not lower than 70 points) 

Those holding the following certificates may apply for exemption from submitting the HSK certificate. 

1) The score of the SAT II Chinese (with Listening) examination is ≥ 600; 

2) Have completed the IB Chinese HL course and achieved a score of 6 or above; 

3) Have completed A-level Chinese courses and achieved grades of A or above; 

4) Through the AP Chinese course or other proof; 

5) Education at the secondary school level is conducted in the Chinese language. 

6) Obtain the pre-scholarship program completion certificate from the Chinese government.

1. Passport scan copy (the information page of the passport, it is recommended to be in JPG or PNG format, or in PDF format); 

2. Applicants who have already studied or worked in China are required to submit a scanned copy of their visa or residence permit in China at the same time. 

3. Recent personal ID photo (2-inch ID photo in electronic format. It is recommended to be in JPG or PNG format); 

4. Scanned copies of the complete high school transcript (if you are currently enrolled in university, please also provide the transcript of the courses you have completed at the university); 

5. Scanned copy of high school graduation certificate (For fresh graduates, a pre-graduation certificate can be provided first. The expected graduation date should be earlier than August 31, 2025; During the registration process, the original graduation certificate must be verified and a copy must be submitted). 

6. Language proficiency proof materials (such as HSK certificates, etc.); 

7. Students applying for art-related majors such as music, dance, performance, film and television, and fine arts are required to submit their personal works or performance videos. 

8. One to two recommendation letters; 

9. The "Foreigner Physical Examination Form" issued by the hospital; 

10. Certificate of No Criminal Record (provided by the public security bureau or the school of your education); 

11. Asset proof (bank deposit certificate of no less than 5000 US dollars in the name of the applicant or the applicant's parents); 

12. For those under the age of 18, a guarantee letter from a guardian is required;