Overview

This year's classes might be taught online due to COVID-19.

Key facts about the Foreign Languages and Literatures at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University:

Prior study in the medium of English: If you have successfully completed an assessable Senior Secondary qualification or a post-secondary/tertiary study at a recognized university from an English-speaking country you do not have to prove proficiency in English provided the qualification was:

Taught and examined in English

Completed no more than two years prior to the commencement of the program at SJTU.

The statement or certificate must be on official headed paper, and must be the original document. * English-speaking countries recognized by SJTU international graduate programs include: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Theory and Practice of Socialism in China

Second Foreign Language (Japanese)

Academic English Writing

English Literature

Language Testing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

160 _(verbal)

160 _{(quantitative)}

3.5 _(analytical)

GMAT

550

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-Chinese citizen.
Good health both physically and mentally.
Outstanding academic performance and potential.
Bachelor's degree for master program applicants.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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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Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Foreign Languages and Literatures.

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Key facts about the Foreign Languages and Literatures at the Shanghai Jiao Tong University:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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