The education of international students at SUFE dates back to 1957, when the first group of students from Vietnam arrived. In April 1999, the International Students Office was established as the department dedicated to the education and management of international students, later renamed the International Students Department. In October 2001, the International Cultural Exchange School (ICES) was founded to recruit and manage international students from all over the world.
1957 ORIGIN | 1999 ISO ESTABLISHED | 2001 ICES FOUNDED |
| First batch of international students from Vietnam arrives at SUFE | International Students Office founded, later renamed the International Students Department | International Cultural Exchange School takes charge of recruitment and management |
Guided by the tenet of "Chinese characteristics, international standards, and keeping pace with the times," the School upholds the concepts of inclusiveness and seeking common ground while reserving differences, providing a platform for learning and exchange for international students from all over the world. Leveraging the International Business Chinese Language Teaching Resource and Development Base (Shanghai) as a key platform, SUFE continues to aggregate its disciplinary strengths, focusing on linguistics discipline development and the cultivation of teaching professionals, and vigorously promotes Chinese language education worldwide.
SUFE offers a full range of programs for international students, covering economics, management, law, liberal arts, science and other disciplines, with a wide variety of options to choose from.
120 COUNTRIES | 6 CONTINENTS | 2,000+ STUDENTS |
In 2025, more than 2,000 international students from 120 countries across 6 continents came to study at SUFE. Most of them enrolled in degree programs of the various schools, while others studied Chinese language and Chinese business culture at ICES.
Beyond academics, international students at SUFE enjoy a colorful campus life.
International Cultural Festival A flagship event successfully held 22 times, showcasing the talents of SUFE international students through food, music, dance and games. | Cultural Classes Second-classroom courses with traditional Chinese features — such as tea art, calligraphy and Tai Chi — help students gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. |
Clubs & Societies Students can join various cultural and sports clubs, make like-minded friends and shine in university activities. | Social Practice Through visits to historical sites, cities, mountains and countryside, students experience China's history and present first-hand. |
Address: 321 Wudong Road, Shanghai
Postal code: 200433
E-mail: ices@sufe.edu.cn
Tel：+86-21-65361944
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