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Shanghai

An international city with a diverse way of life

On China’s eastern coast, Shanghai is an open, diverse and international metropolis.

Your guide to studying here

City overview

An international city with a diverse way of life

On China’s eastern coast, Shanghai is an open, diverse and international metropolis. Urban services and daily amenities offer international students varied cultural and everyday experiences.

Public transport is convenient, with shopping, dining and services around campuses. Explore international culture and city life alongside your studies.

Climate: Four distinct seasons
Transport: Convenient metro and public transport
Daily life: Well-developed urban services
Experience: International culture and city life

Education

Universities and programmes at different levels

Shanghai offers comprehensive, technical, medical, teacher-training and business universities. Choose programmes by qualification, teaching language, subject and personal goals.

Some universities offer teaching and research resources in finance, economics and management, engineering, medicine. Explore Chinese- and English-taught programmes available to international students.

Universities: A range of university types and qualifications
Strengths: finance, economics and management, engineering, medicine
Teaching language: Chinese- and English-taught programmes
Scholarships: Government and university scholarships

Career paths

Opportunities shaped by diverse industries and city development

Shanghai has industries including finance, trade, shipping, technology, biomedicine, offering ways to learn about Chinese companies, industry development and working environments.

Subject to applicable rules, students can explore company visits, internships, university-industry projects and innovation. After graduation, consider your subject, language skills and relevant policies when planning work or further study.

Industries: finance, trade, shipping, technology, biomedicine
Practice: Company visits, internships and innovation
Career support: Career guidance and alumni resources
Next steps: Career development or further study

Universities in Shanghai

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