Shanghai Normal University

About

Shanghai Normal University is a comprehensive public institution renowned for its strong programs in teacher education, humanities, and the arts, serving as a major hub for pedagogical research in China. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment anchored by its International College, which provides dedicated administrative support, cultural immersion activities, and Chinese language training programs ranging from short-term courses to full degree tracks. While many undergraduate programs are taught in Chinese, the university increasingly offers select English-taught master's degrees and specialized courses tailored to global learners. A distinctive characteristic of the institution is its beautiful, tree-lined Xuhui campus located in the heart of Shanghai, allowing international students to experience traditional academic heritage while living in one of the world's most dynamic modern metropolises.

Background

Shanghai Normal University (SHNU) (Chinese: 上海师范大学) is a public research university in Shanghai, China. SHNU is one of the three Key Universities (上海市重点大学) (Along with Shanghai University and University of Shanghai for Science and Technology) in Shanghai, which are strongly supported by the Shanghai Municipal Government. SHNU is a comprehensive university with salient features of teacher training and a particular strength in liberal arts. SHNU is participating in the education reform in Shanghai (上海市教育综合改革) and it is also jointly-supported and built by the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China and Shanghai Municipal Government (省部共建). SHNU is also among Plan 111 (111计划), National Construction of High-level University Public Graduate Project (国家建设高水平大学公派研究生项目), and Chinese Institutions Admitting International Students under Chinese Government Scholarship Programs (中国政府奖学金来华留学生接收院校). SHNU is also one of the sixteen members of Shanghai-Hong Kong Universities Alliance (沪港大学联盟).

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