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Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL) used to be centered in 1984, located at the foot of Sheshan Mountain–the well-known scenic lodge in Shanghai, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL) is recognized as the “garden institute”, with a place of over seventy-two hectares and flooring place of 210,000 sq. m. With the tenet of “all for students”, SHUPL attaches great importance to giving full play to students’ practicable and individualism, providing every chance in academic innovation and free desire of learning, fostering their sense of social accountability and functionality to create and practice. With the key self-discipline of law, the college now has a multidisciplinary gadget composed of politics, economics, sociology, management, language, and literature. 1. History Shanghai University of Political Science and Law was mounted in 1984, SHUPL is situated in the popular Sheshan Mountain scenic area, and it covers a vicinity of 1078.6 mu (about seventy-two hectares). SHUPL facets practicality and application. It educates personnel of a number of disciplines at a couple of levels. Guided through a scientific improvement outlook, SHUPL is turning into a high-level liberal arts college with one-of-a-kind elements and producing intellectuals with realistic skills. The regulation finds out about in SHUPL is listed as one of the pinnacle five universities in Shanghai. The university is additionally “Shanghai Training Base for Elite Legal Talents” and“Shanghai Training Base for International Elite Legal Talents”, and therefore is one of the double bases of the 5 universities in Shanghai. 2. Discipline and programs Shanghai University of Political Science and Law now has 12 educational schools, and different teaching departments consist of the Graduate School, Department of Physical Education, Network and Modern Education Technology Center, and Vocational Training Center. SHUPL has commenced a graduate program, now has three master programs: law theories, constitutional and administrative regulation studies, and criminology. The university is approved to award a master’s diploma of law. Also the university has extra than 30 undergraduate programs: law, penology, intellectual property, economics, business administration, monetary management, international economics and trade, auditing, economics and finance, sociology, social work, labor and social security, applied psychology, politics and administration, global politics, public administration, Chinese language and literature, journalism, television broadcasting, English, Russian, ideological and political education. There are seven associate-degree programs along with prison affairs etc. and three programs (law study, public administration, and penology) for students who upgrade from a companion diploma to a bachelor’s degree. There are more than 10,000 full-time college students at the university. 3. Academic services and Scientific lookup Shanghai University of Political Science and Law has a terrific faculty, 40% of its school contributors are above the accomplice professor level. Over 84% of its faculty participants are masters or doctors. Eight of its college members are qualified supervisors for doctorate candidates, over forty-eight of its school members are certified supervisors for grasp candidates. Many of SHUPP’s faculty participants play the main role in countrywide academic organizations. SHUPL enjoys advanced and adequate educating amenities which consist of education classrooms for Mock UN, International Politics and Public Affairs, International Strategic Security Database, computing center, language labs, simulated trial courtrooms, criminal investigation labs, global change labs, and shorthand coaching classroom. Ever given that 1999, the college has been awarded Shanghai Garden Unit every year. It has additionally been the 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th Shanghai Model Unit. 4. Great Achievement In 2009, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law was awarded the Shanghai high-quality Unit for Cultural and Ideological construction. The University has also invited over 100 standard experts and scholars to serve as honorary professors and guest professors. The law finds out about in SHUPL is listed as one of the pinnacle 5 universities in Shanghai. The university is additionally “Shanghai Training Base for Elite Legal Talents” and“Shanghai Training Base for International Elite Legal Talents”, and consequently is one of the double bases of the five universities in Shanghai. The two undergraduate applications of penology and social work are nationally characteristic majors. Our administrative law, criminology and economics are key disciplines in Shanghai. Administrative regulation and criminal sociology are funded by way of the national government. The university is conventional for its law to learn about (in the path of criminal justice), penology, social work, law, and worldwide politics in Shanghai. Legal schooling has a countrywide subject school. In the meantime, in August 2015, SHUPL, together with Qinghua University, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and China University of Political Science and Law, is listed with the aid of the Supreme Court as one of the judicial lookup bases of “One Belt, One Road”. 5. Communication and global cooperation Shanghai University of Political Science and Law attaches remarkable significance to worldwide exchanges. It has established change family members with many institutions and universities from international locations and regions like the United States, France, Japan and Hong Kong.

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Scholarships
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Foreign Students
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the world ranking of this University?
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The Country rank of this University is 534 and the world rank is 3262.
Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?
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YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities
Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?
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No, Students don’t need the IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.
What Documents do I need to apply for this University?
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The primary documents a student need for applying this University are Notary stamped scan copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.
When my offer letter come after applying this University?
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Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks to come to an offer letter from any Chinese Universities after applying.
All Programs

Non-degree

Non-degree CourseDurationStarting DateTuition FeeLanguage
Chinese Language Programs (Elementary)1 yearFlexible¥16,000Chinese
Chinese Language Programs (Intermediate)1 yearFlexible¥16,000Chinese
Chinese Language Programs (Advanced)1 yearFlexible¥16,000Chinese
Summer Camp2 weeksJune¥6900 

Bachelor-Program

Bachelor-Program CourseDurationStarting DateTuition Fee / YearLanguage
International Politics4 yearsSeptember¥21500Chinese
International Economics and Trade4 yearsSeptember¥21500

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English

International Economic Law4 yearsSeptember¥21500Chinese
Chinese Language and Literature4 yearsSeptember¥21500Chinese
Civil and Commercial Law4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Economic Law4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Environmental Law4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Financial Law4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Criminal Justice4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Politics and Administration4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Sociology4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Social Work4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Application Psychology4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Economics4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Business Administration4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Economics and Finance4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Journalism4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese
Radio and Television4 yearsSeptember¥2,1500Chinese

Master-Program

Master-Program CourseDurationStarting DateTuition Fee / YearLanguage
Law Theory3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese
Constitutional Law and Administrative Law3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese
Criminal Law3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese
Procedural Law3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese
Civil and Commercial Law3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese
Economic Law3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese
Environmental and Resources Protection Law3 yearsSeptember¥23000Chinese

The final information is subject to the University If there is any discrepancy!

Fees Details

Expenses in Shanghai University Of Political Science And Law :

1.Tuition Fee:

  • Bachelor Degree: 21,500 RMB\year
  • Master Degree: 23,000 RMB\year

2.Service Fee: 50 USD

3.Insurance fee: 800 RMB\academic year 

4.Dormitory Fee:

  • Single Room: 12000 RMB\year
  • Double Room:8000 RMB\year

5.Living Costs: 400-3000 RMB\per month

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report.

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Apply for a course in a Chinese University is very easy.  Students just have to follow some steps to apply for their favorite course. In order to help students complete their online application, International students are recommended to follow the following simple instructions. International applicants must provide the following documents to apply:

1.Application Form fills in Chinese or in English.

2.Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan copy of the applicant’s )

3.Transcripts & Certificates  (Must be Notarized Copy )

For Bachelor Degree applicants, they need to only provide high school transcripts and certificates. And for Master Degree applicants, they need to  show their undergraduate transcripts and certificates.  Applicants for Doctorate Degree have to provide their both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates.

Note: All the applicants degree (Bachelor, Masters and Doctorate) transcripts and certificates should be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

4.English Proficiency Certificate

In China, some universities does not asked IELTS but if you study in Chinese Taught for CSC scholarship, English Proficiency Certificate need to have ready. If you have IELTS already then you are lucky to study in China without delay.

5.CV/Resume

Applicants must have to make their CV if you want to study abroad in your desired country. In your Resume or CV, there have to be your academic qualifications with results, personal details (name, date of birth, marital status, national Id or school Id, physical address, contact no, nationality, language, etc), reference from your institution’s faculty (his/her name, address and designation), personal achievement, etc. To know how to make a standard CV please click here the sample of The Resume.

6.Study Plan or Research Proposal

Applicants for graduate studies need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or in English (no less than 800 words). This document required only for Ms or PhD applicants.

7.Recommendation Letter

Applicants for all graduate studies need two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors (in Chinese or English). Letters must be include professors’ phone number and email address. Here is the sample of Recommendation Letter

8.Published Academic Papers or Other Academic Achievements (if  applicable).

9.Foreign Physical Examination

Applicants are expected to keep the original copies filled in English. The medical examination must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Medical examination results will be valid for 6 months. All applicants are kindly requested to take this factor into consideration as they plan to take the medical examination. Click here to collect Foreigner Physical Examination Form

10.Bank Statement

Bank statements must show to any foreign country for the purpose of a visitor or a business or an immigrants. For the study purpose in foreign countries also need to show bank statement. So dear applicants, you will need to have ready your all documents. Sponsorship can be your parents or anyone whom are your blood related.

11.Police Verification (No Criminal Record)

This is also need to have ready for the study purpose. It is important because foreign country does not allow criminal record. A Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved  by the police or government agencies in order to prove that the applicant has no criminal offense against him/her like arrest, conviction. For this you need to provide your Police Clearance Certificate. A Police Certificate is also known as good citizen certificate. 

Scholarship Information

Scholarships at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, China for International Student

Shanghai Government Scholarships 

1.Scholarship Category

1) Full Scholarship (Type A): 

Applicable Programs: English-taught Undergraduate and Master programs at SHUPL 

2) Partial Scholarship (Type B): 

Applicable Programs: English-taught Undergraduate and Master programs at SHUPL 

2.Eligibility 

To be eligible, applicants must: 

1) Be a non-Chinese citizen in good health. 

2) Be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for doctoral programs. 

3) Be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for master’s programs. 

4) Be a high school graduate under the age of 25 when applying for bachelor’s programs. 

5) be excellent in academic and extra-curricular performance and yet not be rewarded any other scholarships offered by the Chinese government, institutes or organizations

Why choose us?

Founded in 1984, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (SHUPL) focuses primarily on undergraduate education. With the tenet of “all for students”, the university attaches great importance to giving full play to students’ potential and individualism, offering every opportunity in academic innovation and free choice of learning, fostering their sense of social responsibility and capability to create and practice. With the key discipline of law, the university now has a multidisciplinary system composed of politics, economics, sociology, management, language, and literature, etc. SHUPL is heading for the destination of being a characteristic and top university in China. 

SHUPL now has three master programs: law theories, constitutional and administrative law studies, and criminology. The university is authorized to award a master’s degree in law. Also the university has more than 30 undergraduate programs: law, penology, intellectual property, economics, business administration, financial management, international economics and trade, auditing, economics and finance, sociology, social work, labor and social security, applied psychology, politics and administration, international politics, public administration, Chinese language and literature, journalism, television broadcasting, English, Russian, ideological and political education. There are seven associate-degree programs including legal affairs etc. and three programs (law, public administration and penology) for students who upgrade from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree. 

 The law study in SHUPL is listed as one of the top five universities in Shanghai. The university is also “Shanghai Training Base for Elite Legal Talents” and“Shanghai Training Base for International Elite Legal Talents”, and therefore is one of the double bases of the five universities in Shanghai. The two undergraduate programs of penology and social work are nationally characteristic majors. Our administrative law, criminology and economics are key disciplines in Shanghai. Administrative law and criminal sociology are funded by the national government. The university is well-known for its law study (in the direction of criminal justice), penology, social work, law, international politics in Shanghai. Legal education has a national field school. 

 The university also has a team of faculty with an optimal age combination. Many teachers are in close touch with the professional circles at home and abroad and have an international vision. With a staff of about 600, 500 of them are teachers, among whom nearly 50% are professors and associate professors, and 90% have doctor’s and master’s degrees. Eight are qualified Ph.D. supervisors, 48 are qualified, master supervisors.

SHUPL is actively engaged in China’s major diplomacy and security strategies. On September 13, 2013, President Xi Jinping proclaimed in the Bishkek Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization that China would find China National Institute for SCO International Exchange and Judicial Cooperation in SHUPL, and would help train judicial personnel for other member countries. This is the first time that the head of state has declared that a national program is undertaken by a university. For two years the Political and Judiciary Commission under the Central Committee of CPC, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Education, etc. have been standing behind SHUPL, and thus the program has been advancing and achieving success. In the meantime, in August 2015, SHUPL, together with Qinghua University, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences and China University of Political Science and Law, is listed by the Supreme Court as one of the judicial research bases of “One Belt, One Road”. 

At present, there are more than 10,000 full-time students on campus, with various levels of postgraduates, undergraduates, associate-degree students, and overseas students. The university is situated at the foot of Sheshan Mountain–the famous scenic resort in Shanghai and is known as the “garden institute”, covering an area of over 72 hectares and floor area of 210,000 sq. m.

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