Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Factsheet for Incoming Exchange 2023/2024
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) was founded in 1917, and has grown to be one of theleaders of higher education nationwide among the fields of Finance and Economics, in which SUFE enjoys
national influence and receives comprehensive government support. SUFE’s strength for quality of teachingand learning spans the full breadth of finance, applied economics, and management science.

As a global

university, SUFE aims to fulfill educational goals through research collaborations, as well as exchanges offaculty and students. The emphasis on international collaboration facilitates the spirit of openness that is afeature of SUFE.

Nominations & Applications
1. For existing exchange partners, please log into : https://ao.sufe.edu.cn/admission/partner

to submit your nominations.
Nominations

2. For new exchange partners, please submit a nomination form as attached by the email

notification , then an automatic email will be sent to notify of further nomination details,
regarding the nomination access.
Nominees receive an automatic email notification each to be provided with the accessto online application portal, where they complete an online application and submit
supplementary documentation where necessary on the application portal:Applications

1. Applicant’s details (where applicable on the portal) ;2. Uploading supplementary documentation including but not limited to: Passport photo page,transcript, language verification proof ( e.g. IELTS/TOEFL iBT / home school’s
recommendation attesting language skills, etc.)

Deadlines

1.

Nomination Deadline for Fall Semester 2023: 15 May 2023

2.

Application Deadline for Fall Semester 2023: 31 May 2023

3.

Nomination Deadline for Spring Semester 2024: 15 October 2024

4.

Application Deadline for Spring Semester 2024: 15 November 2023

Eligible exchange candidates are expected to demonstrate sufficient knowledge
Academic
Requirements

required to follow the modules across at least one of the fields across Economics/
Management / Social Sciences / Laws/ Engineering
Eligible exchange candidates are expected to meet at least one of the following
language requirements: IELTS 6.0/ TOEFL (iBT) 80 / HSK Level 3.

Language
Requirements

Exchange partner institution may also issue written approval of their language
proficiency, either in English or Chinese, if the nominated candidates have notachieved the above required scores.
1Admissions
1. Admission decisions are normally made based on complete submission ofindividual exchange applications; late/incomplete applications will not beprocessed.
2. For Fall 2023 exchange applications, admission decisions shall normally benotified by the end of June 2023, for Spring 2024 exchange applications,
Timeline

admission decision shall normally be notified by the end of December
2023.
3. Once being confirmed to be accepted into the student exchange hosted by
SUFE, our International Admissions Team shall aim to update acceptedindividuals with more pre -arrival practicalities, including housing andvisa-supporting documentation etc.
1. Please be noted for exchange nominees currently holding Chinese
nationality, or Hong Kong (China Mainland) /Macau (China Mainland)/Taiwan (China Mainland) identities, they shall neither be nominated nor

Noteapply through the above online portal .
2. In these above cases as mentioned, our admission team shall aim to reachnominees individually by email, regarding the following application steps.

Primary Admissions Contact
WANG Lei (Mr.)
International Admissions ManagerInternational
Exchange
Admissions TeamInternational Cultural Exchange School
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Tel: + 86 21 6536 1944
Fax: +86 21 6536 1958
Email: ices@mail.shufe.edu.cn

Semester dates: Autumn, AY 2023-2024
Start dateAugust 30th, 2023

Orientation

August 31st , 2023

First Day of Class

September 4th, 2023

End of Semester

January 15th, 2024

Exam Period

Starting from December 25th, 2023

2Semester dates: Spring, AY 2023-2024
Start dateFebruary 23rd, 2024

Orientation

February 24th -25th , 2024

First Day of Class

February 26th, 2024

End of Semester

July 5th , 2024

Exam Period

Starting from June 17th, 2024

Location & Commuting
University Address

Guoding Campus: 777 Guoding Road, Shanghai, China, 200433
Zhongshanbeiyi Campus: 369 Zhongshan Beiyi Road, Shanghai, China,
200083

ClimateSpring / Summer Average Temperature:15°C-35°C
Autumn / Winter Average Temperature:1°C-10°C

Campus Map

Get directions, maps, and other relevant location details by searching throughour online map toolkit at: http://map.sufe.edu.cn/

Shanghai Metro

https://exploreshanghai.com/metro/

Sightseeing &Attractions

https://www.chinahighlights.com/shanghai/top-things-to-do.htm

Academics
System ofAssessment

Attendance, Assignments and tests with exams

Teaching Methods

Lectures, office hours *, and self-study*Note: Office hours are subject to appointment with teaching fellows.

Language ofInstruction

English, Chinese is only available to international exchange attendees taking the Intensive
Chinese Language Study modules.

Course Selection

For exchange studies starting from fall 2023, the confirmed listing of course
information will be available around mid-June, when admitted exchangeparticipants shall expect to receive updates regarding course selection. Forexchange studies starting from spring 2024, it would normally be available aroundmid-December 2023.

RecommendedWorkload

15 Credits equivalent to 4-6 units of study

Division of
Academic Years

Full Academic Year: September - June
Autumn Term: September - January
Spring Term: February - June

Course Selectionlink

http://eams.sufe.edu.cn ( available only around mid-June for Fall 2023 exchange, midDecember for Spring 2024 Exchange)3Grading Scale
DescriptionMarks
90-100
85-89
82-84
78-81
75-77
72-74
68-7164-67
60-63
Below 60High
Distinction

Grading Scale

Distinction

CreditPassFailLevelAAB+
BBC+CCPFGPA
4.0
3.7
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.3
2.0
1.7
1.0
0

Accommodation

Application for Oncampus Accommodation

For international students recommended by partner institutions as
incoming exchange, they are eligible to apply for an offer of on - campus
accommodation subject to confirmation of their enrollment and anonline request for on-campus accommodation (as will be further
instructed on the admission documentation received).
For more information about the on-campus accommodation:
https://ices.sufe.edu.cn/enices/9686/list.htm

Health Care & Insurance Plans

Health Care Service

Medical Services on Campus
The Health Service aims to offer care in the areas of Traditional Chinese
Medicine(TCM), Specialty Medicine, Physiotherapy, Psychiatry, andother services. Physicians include family medicine and sports medicine
physicians as well as specialists in Gynecology / Obstetrics, Physics,Orthopedics, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics andPsychiatry. The SUFE Health Services accept most local insuranceplans.
International Medical Services off Campus
The international medical services in Shanghai are multi-lingual andprofessionally qualified. More information can be found at:https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/health clinic.htm

Insurance Plans

Insurance designated for Accident Injury Medical Treatment and
Hospitalization Medical Treatment is compulsory for all incoming groups
of international students, more information:
https://ices.sufe.edu.cn/enices/45/9c/c9694a148892/page.htm
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