Pre-college Program

Programs

SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS · ICES

Pre-college Program

2027 Spring Entry | Business & Economics · Humanities

16 weeks of intensive Chinese and mathematics — helping you build the language and academic foundation for undergraduate study at SUFE and other Chinese universities.

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DURATION

1 semester (16 weeks)

INTAKE

Spring 2027

CLASS HOURS

30–34 per week

TUITION

CNY 15,000 / semester

Why Choose SUFE

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National-Level Pre-college Education Base

SUFE has been a China Scholarship Council (CSC)-approved Business and Economics Pre-college Education Base for Chinese Government Scholarship students since 2019. Almost 100% of the trainees have passed the Chinese Government Scholarship pre-college graduation exams.

Efficient & Intensive Training in Chinese and Math

The program lasts 16 weeks per semester, with 30–34 class hours per week (each class hour is 45 minutes), covering Chinese and mathematics courses. Through intensive learning, students can quickly improve their Chinese and mathematical skills and meet the entry requirements for most Chinese universities' undergraduate programs in business, economics, or humanities subject areas.

Application Fee & Admission Interview Waiver

Pre-college participants can be waived of the application fee and admission interview for SUFE's undergraduate programs if they have obtained the HSK 5 certificate and CSCA results, completed the pre-college courses, and met the University's relevant regulations. A separate undergraduate application is needed; attending an interview is required if applying for a scholarship.

Priority in Scholarship Candidate Selection

Participants with HSK 4 and academic performance meeting the undergraduate admission criteria may be given priority consideration for the Shanghai International Pre-college Program (one-year Chinese language training at Shanghai Normal University, with full-coverage scholarship available). Those with HSK 5 and academic performance meeting the admission criteria may be given priority for the Shanghai Government Scholarship and SUFE Scholarship. A separate application for SUFE's undergraduate admission is required.

Well-Connected Campus Close to All Amenities

SUFE is located in Yangpu District, the northeast corner of Shanghai. The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Station of Metro Line 18 is on campus, and Jiangwan Town Station of Metro Line 3 is a 5-minute walk away. The campus is well connected by metro and bus lines, so you can easily reach the nearby shopping center, the Bund and People's Square.

Program at a Glance

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Duration	1 semester (16 weeks)
Key Dates	On-campus registration: February 19, 2027 \| Classes begin: February 22, 2027 \| Classes end: June 11, 2027
Main Courses	Business Chinese (for those planning to major in Business / Economics) or Humanities Chinese (for those planning to major in Humanities); Comprehensive Chinese; Chinese Listening; Math
Location	No. 321 Wudong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai
Fees	Application fee: CNY 415/person \| Tuition: CNY 15,000/semester

* Courses are subject to change. The program is designed for applicants who already have basic knowledge of Chinese (HSK 3: 180, or 300 hours / 6 months of Chinese study). Students without any prior knowledge of Chinese are advised to start with the Practical Chinese track first.

Program Fees

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APPLICATION FEE

CNY 415 / person

TUITION

CNY 15,000

Per semester

NOT INCLUDED

Fees for applying for a China-entry visa or residence permit; insurance (CNY 400/semester); textbooks (CNY 200–300/semester); round-trip transportation to Shanghai; meal costs, living expenses and other personal expenses; optional short-trip travel expenses.

How to Apply

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APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens, 18–55 years old (as of February 19, 2027), physically and mentally healthy, have completed high school before the program matriculates, and have basic knowledge of Chinese (HSK 3: 180, or 300 hours / 6 months of Chinese study).

APPLICATION OPENS

September 25, 2026

APPLICATION DEADLINE

December 15, 2026

23:59, Beijing Time

* The application will be considered complete only after all required materials have been uploaded. If the application is returned due to incorrect information or incomplete documents, applicants must revise and re-submit before 23:59, December 15, 2026 (Beijing Time).

Pay the application fee — CNY 415 (or equivalent)

Remit the application fee via bank transfer. If payment is made in China, please fill in the payee's information in Chinese; if made outside the Chinese mainland, please fill in the payee's information in English.

PAY IN CHINESE MAINLAND

Payee上海财经大学

A/C442959257313

Bank中国银行上海市五角场支行

PAY OUTSIDE CHINESE MAINLAND

PayeeSHANGHAI UNIVERSITY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMICS

A/C442959257313

BankBANK OF CHINA SHANGHAI BRANCH

Swift CodeBKCHCNBJ300

Bank AddressBank of China Tower, 200 Mid Yincheng Road, Shanghai 200120, China

*Please include the applicant number / applicant's name in the payment.

*Any handling fees or telegraph fees for cross-border payment / inter-bank transactions shall be borne by the payer.

*The application fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the applicant is admitted or not.

*Current SUFE students are exempt from the application fee — please upload a photo of your student ID card on the payment page.

Apply through the SUFE Applicant Portal at ao.sufe.edu.cn — fill out the application form and upload the materials below. Please input a frequently used email address in your application form.

✓Personal photo

✓Passport information page (valid beyond the program end date; renewal before enrollment is not advised)

✓HSK certificate, or proof of Chinese language study hours

✓High school diploma

✓High school academic transcript

✓Certificate of completing a program / transcript from an institution in China (if applicable; current students submit an enrollment certificate, and send the completion certificate to ices@sufe.edu.cn after finishing)

✓Chinese visa page (if applicable)

✓Application fee payment proof

* If necessary, SUFE will ask for additional materials.

Track your application status

The review process generally takes approximately 2–4 weeks. Admission decisions are released on the Applicant Portal — you will receive an email reminder once decisions are out, and will see a crimson-colored banner with Admitted / Not Admitted when you log into your applicant account.

Tuition, Visa & Accommodation

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Tuition Payment

Tuition: CNY 15,000/semester.

Payment deadline: 23:59, December 31, 2026 (Beijing Time). Further details of the payment schedule will be communicated via email.

Visa

Admitted students who have paid tuition will receive an email with instructions for downloading the Admission Notice and DQ Form — both are required for visa application — within 2–3 weeks of the tuition payment deadline. Admission documents are digital only; please save and print them for further use.

Apply for an X2 study visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate in your country or region as soon as you receive the documents.

Arrive and complete on-campus registration on the designated date according to SUFE's schedule — arriving one or two days in advance is advisable, as entering too early may result in overstaying your visa.

On-campus Accommodation

Reservation opens in January 2027 (tuition must be paid in advance to be eligible).

Offered subject to availability, first-come first-served.

Dorm option for pre-college students: Zhongshan Beiyi Road Dorm. If you are not offered a place, please arrange off-campus housing by yourself.

Get in Touch

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ADMISSION OFFICE · ICES SUFE

ADDRESS	Room 620, No. 321 Wudong Road, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China
TEL	+86-21-65361944
E-MAIL	ices@sufe.edu.cn