Shanghai University Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Opportunity to Study in China

Dreaming of studying in one of China's top-ranked cities with full financial support? Shanghai University (SHU), a Project 211 key university, has opened its 2027 scholarship programs for international students.

The university offers two major scholarships: Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) and Chinese Government Scholarship - Bilateral Program (CSC Type A). Both cover tuition, accommodation, and living expenses for outstanding students from around the world.

This is one of the best fully funded scholarships in China for the 2027-2028 academic session.
Why Study at Shanghai University?
Shanghai University is co-sponsored by the Ministry of Education and Shanghai Municipality. Ranked 201-300 globally in ARWU 2024 and 327th in US News 2024, it offers over 90 programs across philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, science, engineering, medicine, management, and arts.
• 40,000+ full-time students, including 3,144 international students from 150+ countries • 14 disciplines in global Top 1% including Engineering, Materials Science, Computer Science, and Medicine • Modern campuses at Baoshan with free on-campus housing and subway access • No limit on majors for scholarship applicants Scholarship Types Available for 2027
1. Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) 2027
The main scholarship for new international students at SHU.

Type A - Full Scholarship (For Master & PhD only):
• Full tuition fee waiver for standard program duration • Free on-campus accommodation OR off-campus subsidy: CNY 700/month for Master, CNY 1000/month for PhD • Monthly stipend: CNY 3,000 for Master, CNY 3,500 for PhD, CNY 2,500 for Bachelor • Comprehensive medical insurance
Type B - Partial Scholarship (For Bachelor, Master & PhD):
• Full tuition fee waiver • Comprehensive medical insurance
2. Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type A) - Bilateral Program 2027
Applied through your home country's dispatching authority (Ministry of Education / Chinese Embassy).
• Full or partial scholarship • Tuition, free dormitory or CNY 700-1000 accommodation subsidy • Stipend: Bachelor CNY 2,500, Master CNY 3,000, PhD CNY 3,500 per month • Medical insurance: CNY 800/year Eligibility Criteria for Shanghai University Scholarship 2027
Basic Requirements:
• Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport, in good physical and mental health • No other Chinese government scholarship at time of application • Excellent academic record
Age & Academic Requirements:
• Bachelor: High school diploma, GPA 3.0/4.0+, under 25 years • Master: Bachelor's degree, GPA 2.5/4.0+, under 35 years, accepted by SHU professor (except Economics, Management, MBA, SILC) • PhD: Master's degree, GPA 3.0/4.0+, under 40 years, accepted by SHU professor • Art majors: Portfolio required
Language Requirements:

For Chinese-taught programs:
• Science/Engineering/Economics/Management/Art: HSK 5 with 210+ • Humanities: HSK 6 with 180+ • Exempt if native speaker or previous degree taught in Chinese
For English-taught programs (one of the following):
• Native English speaker OR • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 / Duolingo 120 / GRE 320 / GMAT 550 / CAE/CPE within 2 years OR • Previous degree fully taught in English (official proof required) Required Documents 1. Passport information page (valid beyond March 1, 2028) 2. 1-inch photo with blue background (JPG <100kb) 3. Self-introduction video (MP4/MOV/AVI <50MB) - in language of your program 4. Highest degree certificate / pre-graduation certificate + commitment form 5. Academic transcripts (sealed) 6. Language proficiency certificate (HSK / IELTS / TOEFL) 7. Two recommendation letters (for Master/PhD, dated after Sept 2024) 8. Personal Statement / Study Plan (800+ words, 1000+ for postgrads) 9. Supervisor acceptance proof (for Master/PhD where required) 10. No Criminal Record Certificate (within 6 months) 11. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (for study >6 months) 12. Financial Support Statement, Awards, Portfolio if applicable
All documents not in Chinese/English need notarized translation.
How to Apply for Shanghai University Scholarship 2027 - Step by Step
For Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS):

Step 1: Visit SHU online portal: https://apply.shu.edu.cn/
Step 2: Create account and select program (Bachelor/Master/PhD)
Step 3: Choose "Shanghai Government Scholarship" in scholarship section
Step 4: Contact and get acceptance from prospective supervisor online (for Master/PhD)
Step 5: Upload all documents and submit before deadline
Step 6: Pay application fee if required and wait for pre-admission
Step 7: University will review and nominate to Shanghai Government

For CSC Type A Bilateral Program:

Step 1: Apply to your country's dispatching authority - Ministry of Education or Chinese Embassy in your country (Nov 2026 - March 2027)
Step 2: Get pre-admission from Shanghai University by applying at https://apply.shu.edu.cn/ and https://www.campuschina.org/
Step 3: Clearly mention "Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program (CSC Type A) - Shanghai University" in your study plan
Step 4: Submit required documents to both embassy and SHU

Contact for inquiries:
• Bachelor: apply1@oa.shu.edu.cn • Master/PhD: apply9@oa.shu.edu.cn • Scholarship: apply8@oa.shu.edu.cn Application Deadline 2027 • Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS): Expected May 15, 2027 • CSC Type A Bilateral Program: November 2026 to March 2027 (varies by country) - check your local Chinese Embassy
Early application is highly recommended due to supervisor acceptance requirement.
Pro Tips to Win SHU Scholarship 2027 1. Contact professors 3-4 months before deadline with your CV and research proposal 2. Your selfie video matters - keep it under 2 minutes, clear study plan and why SHU 3. Upload strong recommendation letters from professors, not employers 4. For South African and African students: your academic transcripts must be certified by your university registrar