Overview

The Master of Finance program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University has been the cornerstone of the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF).

KEy facts

Renowned for its rigorous academic structure, this distinguished two-year program is conducted entirely in English and is uniquely crafted to be professional, internationally focused, and aligned with market demands — attributes that have propelled it to impressive heights in global rankings. The program held the No. 1 ranking in Asia for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2020, and has climbed steadily up the global table ever since: No. 8 in the Financial Times Masters in Finance 2024 Ranking, No. 7 in 2025, and now No. 6 in the 2026 ranking — its third consecutive year in the global top 10. SAIF's MF graduates also reported the highest average salary of any program in the 2026 ranking, underscoring the program's reputation as a premier provider of world-class finance education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Accounting

Principles of Finance

Derivative securities

Macroeconomics

Financial econometrics

Financial markets

Business writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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GMAT

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-Chinese citizen.
Not registered in SJTIJ at the degree Ä'el aiming to apply for.
Good health both physically and mentally.
Outstanding academic performance and potential.
Bachelor degree or equivalent for master program applicants.
The degree must be ready prior to the registration day.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28900 CNY / year

≈ 28900 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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