Diplomacy at Shanghai International Studies University

外交学

At a glance

2026 fall · Referenced intake · Chinese

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Key facts

Subject area
Humanities
Degree level
master
Teaching language
Chinese
Duration
3 years
Application status (reference)
closed

Eligibility & restrictions

Translation pending · View Chinese source

自2026年9月起不得同时在中国境内其他大学修读学历课程 曾在华学习或生活者不得有违法违纪记录。入学考试包括笔试和口试，安排在3月下旬至6月上旬。

Dates and fees

Application dates

  1. Application: Deadline: 2026-04-30
  2. Scholarship: Deadline: 2025-11-20
Original application dates

2026-04-30（奖学金截止：2025-11-20）

Full-time, starting in September 2026. Shanghai Government Scholarship deadline: March 31, 2026. Self-funded deadline: April 30, 2026.

Recorded reference dates; confirm the applicable cycle and deadline with the university.

Tuition
¥23,000/year
Application fee
CNY 800
Original fee references

23000元/年 / RMB 23000 per year

800元（或境外汇款130美元） / RMB 800 (or USD 130 by overseas transfer)

Requirements

Language requirements

HSK Level 5 with a total score of at least 180, or proof of more than two years of Chinese study; English must also meet the program's academic requirements

Language evidence and exemptions

Language

  • HSK certificate for Chinese-taught programs or proof of English proficiency for English-taught programs.

Acceptance letter

Not required

Application documents (PS, references & CV)

Statement

Required
  • A personal statement of about 1,000 words in Chinese or the language required by the program, covering study
  • Work experience, research results and study plan.

Recommendations

Required
  • Two letters from professors or associate professors.

Academic & supporting materials

Education and records

  • Diploma and academic record in original or notarized Chinese
  • English copy
  • Upcoming graduates may submit proof of expected graduation.

Research

  • Index and abstracts of published papers and other proof of research ability.
  • If necessary, SISU will require applicants to submit specified additional materials.

This is a summary of application and academic materials. Check the official guide for the complete checklist.

Scholarships

CSC availability: listed

Program note

Full-time; September 2026 intake; entrance examinations are held from late March to early June; the official page does not publish a specific campus.

Sources and verification

上海外国语大学外国留学生部：2026年硕士研究生留学申请

Open source

  • Supervisor letter · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Additional documents · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Admissions information · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application deadline · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application Fee · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application Fee (source text) · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application dates · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application Period Note · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application Period (source text) · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application Status · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Csca Test Language · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • CSCA subjects · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Degree · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Duration Max Months · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Duration Min Months · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Duration Text · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Duration · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Teaching language · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Intake Term · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Intake Year · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Language requirements · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Name Cn · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Notes · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application documents · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Additional requirements · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Supervisor Letter Requirement · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Annual tuition · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Tuition · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Tuition Range · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
SISU Office of International Student Affairs: 2026 Postgraduate Program

Open source

  • Supervisor letter · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Additional documents · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application Period Note · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Language requirements · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Name · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Notes · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Application documents · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Additional requirements · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026
  • Supervisor Letter Requirement · Source checked: 2026-07-25 · 2026

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