Overview

The Journalism and Communication at Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks top 5 in China, and in top 100 of the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2023. It was rated A+ of China's subjects by the Times Higher Education in recent years.

Key facts

SMC offers two English-taught programs in New Media Studies at Master's and Doctoral levels respectively. The number of our international students consistently remains between 200 and 300 throughout the year. They come from over 60 countries, covering all five continents of the world. Some international students have even graduated from prestigious universities worldwide, such as the University of Chicago, University College London, the University of Southern California, Johns Hopkins University, and so forth.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Business communication

Management Guide

Social Science Research Methods and Statistics

Corporate Finance

Entertainment industry business model

Digital marketing strategy for the entertainment industry

Global Hollywood

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 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

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 6 other Masters in Journalism in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Admission is divided into two types: recommended exemption and registration.

Candidates who pass the initial and re-examinations (interview in English) and meet the registration requirements can be admitted.

Students who are recommended to be exempt from examinations: According to the rules of Shanghai Jiaotong University for enrolling students who are recommended to be exempted from examinations, the following requirements must be met:

Excellent fresh graduates of key domestic universities or majors who have obtained recommended exemption qualifications for national key disciplines;
Be honest and trustworthy, have a good academic style, and have no record of cheating in exams, plagiarizing academic achievements

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

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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