About the University

Shanghai Business School (SBS), formerly the East China Branch of the Tax Administration School of the Central Government founded in 1950, is a public application-oriented university with a distinctive focus on business. Its education philosophy is business-rooted and application-centered, and it aims to train practical business professionals with an innovative spirit, international outlook and social responsibility.

SBS in Numbers

The university offers education from bachelor's to master's level, including adult and international student education. Since October 2021 SBS has been a master's degree-granting institution.

Academic Strengths

• National first-class undergraduate specialties: Business Administration, E-Business, Hospitality Management, International Economics and Trade, Logistics Management.
• Eight specialties, including Finance and Computer Science and Technology, are Shanghai first-class undergraduate specialties.
• Business Administration, Hospitality Management, E-Business and Marketing are accredited by ACBSP; Food Quality and Safety is accredited by IFT.
• Applied Economics and Business Administration are key disciplines at Shanghai level; SBS has strategic cooperation with Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

International Students

International students are admitted and taught by the College of International Education. SBS has admitted international students since 2007, from more than 70 countries and regions, including Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, the USA, Germany and South Korea; in 2023 alone more than 100 new international students enrolled. Besides their specialty courses, students take Chinese language courses, and the university develops English-taught model courses for international students, including AI+ courses. Studies begin in September.

General Bachelor's Requirements

Application Period

Applications for the 2027 intake (degree programs and scholarships) are accepted from February 1 to May 15, 2027. Documents in other languages must be notarized in Chinese or English. Admission is confirmed only by the official admission notice of SBS.

Additional Costs

Actual costs of textbooks, medical check-up and residence permit may change each academic year.

Visa and Arrival

Admitted students receive an Admission Notice and a JW202 form from SBS and apply for a student visa at a Chinese embassy or consulate. After arrival they complete registration and payment at the International Students Office, then receive a letter to apply for a residence permit in Shanghai.

Campuses

SBS has four campuses — Fengpu, West Zhongshan Road, Caobao Road and Guoquan Road — and one teaching site on Fuzhou Road. The main campus for international students and the international student dormitories is Fengpu Campus in Fengxian District, Shanghai; the College of International Education also works on Xuhui Campus.

Facilities and Learning Environment

• University library.
• Chinese Commercial Culture Exhibition Hall and Shanghai-style Commercial Culture Research Institute.
• National intensified training bases for the WorldSkills Competition, including the Hospitality Reception project.
• Two key industrial colleges at Shanghai level and a Shanghai innovation and entrepreneurship practice base.
• Research platforms including the Shanghai Institute of Commercial Development and a Shanghai university think tank.

Student Life

International students take part in university events such as the annual SBS Sports Meeting, cultural excursions around Shanghai and Chinese culture activities. SBS has been named a Civilized Campus and a Safe and Civilized Campus of Shanghai.

On-campus Accommodation

International student dormitories are located on Fengpu Campus and were refurbished in 2023. All rooms have air conditioning, basic furniture, internet access, a bathroom and 24-hour hot water; equipment varies by apartment type. The desired room type is indicated on the application form; because beds are limited, rooms are allocated based on application time and availability.

Living Off Campus

Students who live off campus, change address or move out of the dormitory must register their accommodation with the local police within 24 hours of arrival, in line with Chinese law.

SBS Scholarship for International Students

Available to outstanding bachelor's applicants (Chinese-taught and English-taught) for 4 years. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged 18–30 with a high school degree. Holders of Chinese Government, Shanghai Government or other scholarships cannot apply.

Shanghai Government Scholarship

Available to bachelor's applicants for 4 years. Requirements: non-Chinese citizens aged 18–25 with a high school degree and HSK 4 or above (written test at least 180). Holders of Chinese Government, SBS or other scholarships cannot apply.

Application and Annual Evaluation

Scholarship applications for the 2027 intake are accepted from February 1 to May 15, 2027, with the same documents as for admission. Scholarship holders are evaluated every year on academic performance, attitude, attendance and conduct; those who fail the evaluation may have the scholarship suspended or cancelled for the following year.

Key Milestones

National Rankings

In the Best Chinese Universities Ranking (finance and economics category), Shanghai Business School is ranked 4th in Shanghai and 39th in China.

International Cooperation

• SBS cooperates with 103 universities and research institutions in the USA, the UK, Australia and other countries.
• In 2021 the Ministry of Education approved the College of Shanghai Lausanne Hospitality Management, a Sino-foreign joint institution with EHL Education Group; it teaches Hospitality Management and E-Business.
• Hospitality Management runs dual-degree programs with EHL and Northern Arizona University and works with Oklahoma State University (USA) and Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland) on joint training and exchanges.
• Finance includes a Sino-US 2+2 dual-degree program and CFA-aligned courses.
• Industry partners include Accor, Marriott and InterContinental Hotels Group, offering internships and jobs in Shanghai.
• SBS initiated the Belt and Road International Business Education Alliance, leads the International Alliance of High-end Business Think Tanks and has an Overseas Education Base in Central and Eastern Europe.
• The MOFCOM Academy for International Business Officials at SBS has trained about 4,500 officials from 119 countries and regions.

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