About SUFE MIB
Founded in 1917, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) is one of the earliest business universities in China and has evolved into a key multidisciplinary and research-oriented university with a focus on economics and management. SUFE is part of the national 211 Project and 985 Project Advantageous Discipline Innovation Platform and has been selected twice for the Double First-Class initiative by the government. The university spans over 812.9 acres with three campuses, the main campus located in Yangpu District, Shanghai. Currently, there are 20,470 students enrolled, including nearly 500 international students from 87 countries. SUFE has consistently ranked at the top among finance and economics universities in China according to the China University Ranking.
The college of business of SUFE encompasses three primary disciplines: Business Administration, Applied Economics, and Theoretical Economics. In the fifth round of national discipline assessment by the Ministry of Education, both Business Administration and Applied Economics were rated A+, placing them in the top 2% nationwide.
As one of the first international business master's programs, SUFE's Master of International Business program has established a high-quality, internationalized talent training program with a comprehensive quality assurance system. The program has cultivated thousands of graduates who have gone on to work in multinational corporations, headquarter institutions, and international organizations, primarily in transnational company management, investment and financing services, and international trade.
Research Directions
• Global Trade and Finance: Gain an in-depth understanding of global trade and capital markets, leveraging Shanghai's geographical advantages to provide high-end talent training for multinational corporations, headquarter institutions, and international organizations in areas such as transnational company management, investment and financing services, and international trade.
• Global Economy and Industrial Analysis: Focus on serving the restructuring of global industrial chains and value chains, supporting China's industrial transformation and upgrading, and enhancing the global perspective and practical skills of international business talents.
Program Advantages
• A multidimensional and diverse training model: Imparting knowledge, developing capabilities, and building influence.
• An internationally renowned faculty team: 98% of the full-time faculty hold doctoral degrees, with 50% having earned their doctorates from well-known universities abroad.
• Industry-integrated quality courses click to download the 
syllabus
Program Information
Language of Instruction: English
Duration: 2 years
Application Fee: CNY 1660 per person
Tuition: CNY 35,000 per semester, CNY 70,000 per academic year
Scholarship: Full Chinese government scholarship, including tuition, insurance, on-campus accommodation, and living allowance (CNY 3,000 per month)
Application and Admission
Application Period
December 1, 2024, to February 28, 2025
Application Documents
1. Photo
Upload a standard two-inch color ID photo with a white or blue background.
2. Passport Information Page
Submit a scan of the personal information page of a regular passport valid beyond January 31, 2026. If the current passport does not meet the validity requirements, please renew it in time. Applicants unable to obtain a passport before applying due to objective reasons should contact the university as soon as possible to confirm alternative documentation.
3. Undergraduate Certificate and Degree
Prospective graduates may provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their university, indicating the start and expected graduation dates; a current student certificate containing this information may suffice.
4. Transcripts of Highest Education
Upload a complete transcript from the first year of undergraduate study to the time of application, stamped by the university. It is recommended to provide a grading system explanation, including but not limited to GPA calculation methods and course grading systems.
5. Language Proficiency Proof
Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores (TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS (A) 6.5). If the preceding degree was obtained in English, an official document from the institution may replace the TOEFL/IELTS certificate.
– TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date.
6. Study/Research Plan
Written in English, over 1000 words, signed by the applicant.
7. Recommendation Letters
Two from professors or associate professors. Letters should be in Chinese or English, indicating the recommender's affiliation, position, contact information, and signed by the recommender.
8. Non-criminal Record Certificate
Applicants must submit a non-criminal record certificate issued by the local public security authority, typically within six months before the application date. If unable to obtain this, upload a signed Non-criminal Record Commitment and explanatory statement.
9. Financial Guarantee Certificate
The financial guarantor must be a natural person over 18 with full civil capacity and a stable income source. The guarantor must truthfully fill out the Financial Guarantee Certificate and provide a scanned copy of the guarantor's passport (for foreigners) or ID card (for Chinese nationals).
10. Foreigner Physical Examination Form (required for scholarship applicants)
Applicants should arrange a physical examination at a local hospital within six months before the application date according to the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The form must be completed in English by the hospital, and incomplete forms without a photo, seal over the photo, or without a doctor's and hospital's signature and stamp are invalid.
11. Other Documents (if applicable)
Other documents demonstrating academic ability and comprehensive quality, such as certificates of awards, published papers, skill certificates, resumes, etc.
• Applicants currently residing in mainland China must provide a valid visa or residence permit page.
• If there are multiple documents for the same material, please scan them into one PDF or Word file for upload.
• If the original application materials are in a foreign language other than Chinese or English, notarized Chinese/English translations must be submitted.
• The university may request additional materials from the applicant if necessary.
• Incomplete applications will not be processed.
• Please submit authentic materials. If the university discovers falsified information, it reserves the right to revoke admission or expel the student.
Application Process
1. Pay the application fee of CNY 1660 via bank transfer.
If payment is made in China, please fill in with payee's information in Chinese.
Payee: 上海财经大学
A/C: 442959257313
Bank: 中国银行上海市五角场支行
If payment is made outside the Chinese mainland, please fill in with payee's information in English.
Payee: SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS
A/C: 442959257313
Bank：BANK OF CHINA SHANGHAI BRANCH
Swift Code：BKCHCNBJ300
Bank Add：BANK OF CHINA TOWER, 200 MID YINCHENG ROAD SHANGHAI 200120, THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
– Please indicate the applicant's name during the bank transfer.
– The application fee is non-refundable once submitted.
2. Submit the application online.
Applicants must register an account and log in to the SUFE Applicant Portal before February 28, 2025, fill in the application information, and upload scanned copies of the original documents in color as required.
3. Document review and supplementation.
Applicants should check the results of the document review through the application system and supplement the required materials as instructed.
4. Participate in an online interview assessment.
Applicants who pass the document review will receive an email notification to participate in an online interview assessment in early March. The interview is expected to take place in early March, with specific times and methods detailed in the email.
5. Receive admission results.
After the interview assessment, applicants are expected to receive admission results by mid-March. If admitted, confirm your intention to enroll in the application system promptly.
6. Submit the Chinese Government Scholarship application.
Admitted students will receive a notification from SUFE to apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship by mid-March and must complete and submit the application according to the notification requirements.
7. Receive official admission documents and scholarship application results.
SUFE expects to receive the scholarship application results from the China Scholarship Council in June. Upon notification, the university will inform students of the scholarship results and issue the official admission notice and other materials.
For more information visit https://intlstu.sufe.edu.cn
E-mail: ices@sufe.edu.cn
Telephone: 0086-21-65361944
