Shanghai International Studies University

Bachelor of Economics in International Economics and Trade (in English)

Shanghai International Studies University
The Bachelor of Economics in International Economics and Trade (in English) at Shanghai International Studies University is a 4 Years long program for international students, taught in English.

IntroductionIntroduction

Shanghai International Studies University is one of China's best schools and is one of the top foreign language education universities in the country. It also offers great courses in literature, education, economics, management and law.

Founded in 1949, Shanghai International Studies University was one of the first key universities engaged in both foreign language teaching and cultural exchanges with foreign countries. Over the past 30 years, there are about 1,600 international students are benefited from the Chinese Language which Includes English-Chinese bilingual, Business-oriented and Culture-oriented, Business Administration and Business Management, etc. SHISU will help you enjoy the beauty and prosper of Shanghai. 
 

ProgramAbout the Program

Why choose to study this program? The programs in International Economics and Trade and Business Management will expose students to research findings and approaches relevant to the disciplines. They will also expose students to key issues relevant to the disciplines at international levels. They offer formal studies in the Chinese language & culture and general economics and management areas during the first two years, giving them a broad language and business grounding before proceeding to more specialist studies of the international business environment and the management of international businesses in the following years.

The programs will be offered totally in English. Professors, faculty members and administrators communicate totally in English, and all teaching materials are provided in English. Students come from various countries, which creates a multi-cultural community to help students make cross-national friends and potential business partners in future career.

Objectives The programs will teach you to understand the world of business and will provide you with the foundation skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a successful career in business.

The programs will provide you a thorough understanding of the workings of economy and business in China. Through professional training in the business disciplines, it will develop a capacity for logical analysis and the knowledge and skills required to do business with Chinese.

The programs will help you develop the practical skills employers are looking for, including strong analytical skills, high-level problem solving skills, the ability to communicate effectively with a business environment, and team-working skills. If there are over 10 applicants for each program, it will be opened.

About Shanghai International Studies University

Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) was founded in December 1949 as the former Shanghai Russian College. It later was named the Shanghai Foreign Language Institute and became a national key university approved by the State Council in 1963. Approved by the Ministry of Education in 1994, it was officially renamed as “Shanghai International Studies University”. In the same year, it was listed as one of the first colleges and universities jointly supervised by the national Ministry of Education and the Municipality of Shanghai. In 1996, it passed the evaluation process of Project 211 directed by the Ministry of Education, and became one of the nation’s “100 key universities for the 21st Century.”

Shanghai International Studies University is a research, teaching, and multidisciplinary comprehensive university, committed to cultivating foreign language elites with “high-quality, multiple skills, international vision, spirit of innovation, and capacity of practice”. Having a long tradition of conscientious teaching and learning, SISU enjoys a very good reputation both at home and abroad.

Now, SISU has two campuses in Hongkou and Songjiang. The Hongkou campus is located in the center of Shanghai, covering 16.9 hectares with elegant surroundings. The Songjiang campus is in Shanghai's Songjiang New District, covering an area of 53.3 hectares, with a picturesque environment.

At present, SISU has a full-time enrollment of over 1,400 postgraduate students, 6,000 undergraduates, 800 college students, and 1,200 international students. There are also 25,000 other types of registered students in various programs.
SISU has a faculty with significant academic prestige and educational experience. The full-time teachers number more than 500, including more than 300 professors and associate professors as well as a group of young and middle-aged outstanding lecturers.

Accommodation


Shanghai International Studies University is located in Shanghai,China.Shanghai International Studies university has two campuses, Songjiang Campus and Hongkou Campus respectively.


Hongkou Campus 

Students in Language, most of the Chinese language and professional, international economy and trade (Chinese), business management (in Chinese) live in Hongkou Campus.There are SISU Guesthouse, SISU Hotel, Foreign Experts' Building, and Jinjiang Inn .


SISU Guesthouse

Introductions 

An 18-storey building, built in 1996, is located at 555 Chifeng Road, Hongkou District, with a distance of 5-minute walk from the campus. The Hotel, equipped with central air-conditioning, inside has a cafeteria, a grocery and a beauty parlor. Both double rooms and single room are available. Each room has a private bathroom, a telephone, a TV set, internet access, etc. 


Room Price
For semester programs: 

Standard Double room 75 RMB /person/day; 

Deluxe Double room 90 RMB /person/day

Single room: 125 RMB/day; 

Deluxe Single room: 160 RMB/day.


For summer or winter programs: 

Double room 80 RMB/person/day;

Single room: 130 RMB/day; 

Deluxe Single room: 160 RMB/day.





Introductions 
Jinjiang Inn, established in 2000 and renovated in 2010, it is managed by the Jinjiang International Hotels Group. Renowned for its good services, the inn provides FREE accesses to high-speed internet surfing (Wi-Fi), mini-fridge and public microwave as well as self-service laundry and set meals for international students at reasonable charges. Located on No. 718 Xi Jiangwan Road, it is extremely convenient in transportation and only 5-minute away from the campus of our university.

Room Price
Double room: RMB 80 per person per day; 

Single room: RMB 150 per day.



SISU Hotel 


Introduction

SISU Hotel is located at 555 Chifeng Road, Hongkou District, with a distance of 5-minute walk from the campus. The Hotel, equipped with central air-conditioning, has a cafeteria inside, a grocery and a beauty parlor. Both double rooms and single room are available. Each room has a private bathroom, a telephone, a TV set, internet access, etc. 


Room Price

Double room: 65 RMB/person/day (70 RMB/person/day in case of less-than-three-month lodging); 

Single room: 140 RMB/day.


Songjiang Campus


Introduction

A three-storey building built in 2001, is located on Songjiang Campus of SISU. Both double rooms and single rooms are available. Each room has an air-conditioner, a private bath, a telephone and a TV set. 


Room Price
Double room: RMB 65 per person per day; 

Single room: RMB 100 per day.




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





Fees

Application Fee:
$ 150 USD
Service Fee:
$ 50 USD
Tuition fee:
$ 6666 USD/per year
 
¥ 48000 CNY/per year

Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1

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2

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3

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Entry Requirements

1. Applicants should be Non-Chinese citizens, senior high school graduates, over 18 and under 40 years old, in good health, and with reliable financial support and custody.

2. Applicants must have a good command of English, with one of the following: TOEFL IBT (internet based) test result of at least 80 points, TOEFL (computer based) test result of at least 213 points, TOEFL (paper based) test result of at least 550 points, or IELTS test result of at least 6.0.
 

Application Materials

1.Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.Academic transcript of high school

5.Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

6.Personal Statement
Personal Statement with the applicant's signature, written in Chinese or in English. You can download a template or sample from here.

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