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Shanghai Maritime University

Province: ShanghaiShanghai                               University Ranking: 1384

About University

Shanghai Maritime University

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) is a multidisciplinary university featuring shipping, logistics, and oceans, and with disciplines in engineering, management, economics, law, literature, science, and arts. In 2008, the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government and the Ministry of Transport signed an agreement to jointly build Shanghai Maritime University.

The school’s predecessor was the Shipbuilding Department of the Shanghai Advanced Industrial School, which was founded in July 1909. The university has gone through many periods & has changed its name several times. In 1959, the Ministry of Communications established the Shanghai Maritime University. In 2004, it was renamed Shanghai Maritime University with the approval of the Ministry of Education. In 2008, the main body of Shanghai Maritime University moved to Lingang New City. The university was originally a university directly under the Ministry of Transport and was placed under the administration of Shanghai in 2000.

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) currently has five campuses including Lingang Campus, Minsheng Road Campus, Dongming Road Campus, Gangwan Campus, and Haihua College Campus. Among them, the Lingang campus is currently the main location of the university. It was basically completed in October 2008. The campus covers an area of more than 1.33 million square meters, with a total construction area of 600,000 square meters and a water area of   80,000 square meters. Dongming Road Campus is where the school’s MBA, EMBA, Shanghai Advanced International Shipping College is located. Gangwan Campus is the main school for continuing education and secondary vocational education.

The university has 3 post-doctoral research mobile stations (transportation engineering, electrical engineering, management science, and engineering), 4 first-level discipline doctoral sites (transportation engineering, management science engineering, ship, and marine engineering, electrical engineering), 17 Doctoral programs in second-level disciplines, 16 authorized sites for master’s degree in first-level disciplines, 63 authorized sites for master’s degree in second-level disciplines, 13 authorized degrees for professional degrees, and 48 undergraduate programs.

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) has Implemented the secondary management system of the school and college. It now has the Merchant Shipping College, the Transportation College, the School of Economics and Management (with the Asian Cruise Academy), the Logistics Engineering College (with the Sino-Dutch Mechanical and Electrical Engineering College), the Law School, the Information Engineering College, the Foreign Language College, The School of Marine Science and Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (with Marxist College), Xu Beihong Art College, Logistics Science and Engineering Research Institute, Shanghai Advanced International Shipping College and other secondary schools.

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) has 12 provincial and ministerial key research bases. There are 1 national key (cultivation) discipline, 1 Shanghai peak discipline, 2 Shanghai plateau disciplines, 9 ministries, and municipal key disciplines, engineering disciplines enter the top 1% of ESI global, and port and shipping logistics disciplines maintain global leadership. 5 national-level specialty majors, 1 national-level comprehensive reform pilot major, 7 national-level first-class undergraduate major construction sites, 6 major engineer education training programs of the Ministry of Education, and 17 Shanghai undergraduate education highlands. There are currently 2 national-level experimental teaching demonstration centers, 2 national-level virtual simulation experimental teaching demonstration centers, 5 national-level practical teaching demonstration centers, and a national joint training base for graduate students of exemplary engineering majors. There is a water training center, a “Yufeng” ship of a 10,000-ton container teaching practice ship, and a “Yuming” ship of a 48,000-ton container teaching practice ship.

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) has more than 24,000 students, there are more than 16,500 undergraduates, nearly 6,000 graduate students of all kinds, and more than 800 international students. In the teaching faculty, there are 1,200 full-time teachers, more than 190 professors, and the proportion of teachers with doctorate degrees is about 69.2%. The university is committed to cultivating all kinds of specialized talents at all levels required by the national shipping industry. It has delivered more than 160,000 graduates to port and shipping enterprises and government departments across the country, and is known as the “cradle of senior shipping talents.”

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) has achieved “Excellent” title in the evaluation of the undergraduate teaching level of the Ministry of Education in 2004 and the English teaching evaluation of the Ministry of Education in 2006. In 2018, the total annual science and technology funding reached 370 million yuan and won a number of national-level scientific research projects and ministerial and municipal-level science and technology progress awards.

The Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) Library originated from the Shanghai Higher Industry School Library. By the end of 2017, there were more than 1.35 million paper books, 1.53 million ebooks, and 1980 Chinese and foreign newspapers and periodicals. There were 47 electronic resource platforms, 127 databases, and 3 self-built databases. The collection features maritime and logistics literature, and has an international maritime research library, including three ports of maritime literature and information, including “port, shipping, logistics”, “maritime policy and law”, and “merchant shipping, marine science, and engineering”. Shanghai Maritime University Library has Shanghai International Maritime Information and Research Center, Shanghai Maritime University Logistics Information Institute, the Ministry of Education Novelty workstation, learn Chinese logistics of port and shipping logistics intelligence, and research base.

University's Program Types

Non-degree

Bachelors-Program

Masters-Program

Doctoral-Program

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ),

What is the world ranking of this University?

The Country rank of this University is 143 and the world rank is 1384.

Does Chinese universities provide programs in English?

YES, Chinese Universities provide programs in English. International Students can pursue their degrees in English taught in Chinese Universities.

Do I need to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam before applying in this University?

No, Students don’t need IELTS or TOEFL certification for getting admitted to this University but for applying Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) sometimes students are asked for the IELTS certificate.

What Documents do I need to apply for this University?

The primary documents for applying to this University are Notary stamped scanned copies of the last Academic degree certificate and testimonial, Passport, Police Clearance Certificate and Medical Certificate.

When my offer letter come after applying this University?

Usually, It takes 4 to 8 weeks for an offer letter to come from any Chinese Universities after applying.

University's other Information

Notice

Admission is going on for March/September Intake. Interested students are invited to apply. Both semesters are open for Diploma, Bachelor, Post-Graduates, and the Doctoral program.

To get admission information or any kind of queries, please contact:

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Status

Scholarships 30%
Result Status 80%
Foreign Students 45%
Positive Reviews 80%
University Ranking 85%

All Programs

Non Degree Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 1 Semester 8500 RMB In Total Chinese
Chinese Language Program Non Degree 1 Year 16,200 RMB In Total Chinese

Bachelor’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Marine Navigation Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year English
Mechatronics Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year English
Environmental Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year English
International Economics and Trade Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year English
Accounting Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year English
Marine Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Thermal Energy and Power Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Logistics Management Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Shipping Management Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Maritime Law Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
International Accounting Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Finance Management Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Business Administration Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
E-commerce Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Tourism Management Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Management Science Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Administrative Management Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Industrial Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Logistics Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Electrical Engineering and Automation Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Measuring/Controlling Technology and Instrumentations Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Computer Science and Technology Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Information Management & Information System Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Electronic Information Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Telecommunications Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Safety Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Environment Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Transport Engineering Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Information and Computer Science Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Math and Applied Math Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Industrial Design Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Art Design Bachelor 4 Years 20,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Master’s Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
International Trade Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year English
Transport Planning and Management Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year English
Vehicle Operation Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year English
Marine Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year English
Vehicle Application Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Communications Information Engineering & Control Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Marine Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Refrigeration & Cryogenic Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Economic Law Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Civil and Commercial Law Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Criminal Law Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
International Law Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Industrial Economics Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
International Trade Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Accounting Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Enterprise Management Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Procedure Law Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Foreign Linguistics & Applied Linguistics Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
English Language and Literature Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Mechatronics Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Transport Planning and Management Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Environment and Resource Protection Law Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Mechanical Manufacture and Automation Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Harbor,Coastal and Offshore Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Signals and Information Processing Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Applied Computer Technology Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Computer Software & Theory Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Communications & Information Systems Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Technical Economics & Management Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Examine Technology and Automatic Equipment Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese
Management Science and Engineering Master 3 Years 23,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Doctoral Program:

Program Degree Duration Tuition Fees(CNY) Teaching Medium
Transport Information Engineering and Control Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Vehicle Operation Engineering Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Marine Engineering Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Logistics Engineering and Management Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Transport Economics & Management Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Transport Planning and Management Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Management Science and Engineering Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Power Electronics and Electric Drive Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Maritime Language and Application Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Information Management and Information System Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Ocean Transportation Engineering Materials and Protection Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year English
Shipping and Management Law Doctoral 3-4 Years 29,000 RMB per Year Chinese

Fees Details

Expenses in Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学)

  1. Tuition fee: 
  • Non-Degree:  8500 RMB – 16,200 RMB In Total
  • Bachelor Degree: 20,000 RMB Per Year
  • Master Degree: 23,000 RMB Per Year
  • Doctoral Degree: 29,000 RMB Per Year
  1. Accommodation Fee:
  • Single Room 40 RMB Per Year
  • Double Room 20 RMB – 30 RMB Per Year
  1. Food cost: 1,000 RMB – 2,000 RMB
  2. Application Fee: 400 RMB
  3. Living expanse: 2200 RMB – 2800 RMB
  4. Medical checkup: 600 RMB
  5. Insurance: 800 RMB per year
  6. Residence permit: 400 RMB – 800 RMB per year

After you are admitted, we will inform you via email for your confirmation of acceptance. Afterward, we will issue the admission letter, JW201/202 Form for visa application. If you wish to live on campus, please complete the Housing Application form.

Prepare Your Departure:

Before your departure, be sure to take the following materials:

(1) The Admission Letter

(2) Passport (valid for at least 6 months).

(3) JW201/202 Form

(4) Official Foreigner Physical Examination Form and your blood test report. 

Be aware that the orientation is mandatory for freshman students.

Admission Procedure

Applying for any course at Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) is very easy. Following some easy steps, you can easily apply for your desired course. You can complete your application online by following some simple steps. 

Here is the detailed information about the required admission documents. International applicants are highly recommended to provide the following documents.

1. Passport & Passport Size Photo (Scan Copy)

Passport

First of all, you must have a passport. As we know passport is a very essential document and without this, we can not leave our country. So if you don’t have it yet, we advise you to make it from your home country as soon as possible. Moreover, if you already have your passport, then make sure that it is not expired. If your passport already expired then you need to renew it. Please note, your passport must have to be ready before your visa processing. See a sample of passport.

Passport Size Photo

The general size of the passport size photo is (50mm x 40mm). For applying in china universities, your passport size photo has to be clear and the background must be plain, white or off-white in colour. The height of the head is between 28mm – 33mm and head width 21mm–24mm. Advice to submit a colour photo which is taken 6 months before. Use a clear picture of your face. Do not use any filters and take off your eyeglasses for passport size photos, selfies or pictures with someone do not use as a passport size photo. Here is a sample of a Passport Size Photo.

2. Academic Transcript and Certificate (must be notarized copy)

Submit your immediate academic transcripts & certificate for applying. For example, if you are applying for bachelor submit your school transcripts and certificates. For Master’s Degree provide your undergraduate transcripts and certificates. When you are applying for Ph.D, you have to provide your both (undergraduate and graduate) transcripts and certificates. Transcript And Certificate are important, it help universities to decide if you have the necessary background and skills for the major. All Transcripts and Certificates must have to be notarized. You can notarize your document from an advocate who is authorized by the government.

Note: All the applicant’s transcripts and certificates must be notarized and language should be in Chinese or English version.

3. CV/Resume

You must prepare a CV or resume for applying in abroad country. CV acts as your business profile, though universities are not interested in detailed descriptions of your jobs or experience, but you have to add this. You should focus on your published academic papers, describe academic group works or extracurricular activities, relevant think-thanks, etc. Add your academic qualifications with results, personal details, personal achievement these are must for a perfect CV. Here is a sample of the CV/resume.

4. Physical Examination

Aspiring overseas students are required to take a medical examination to ensure that you are in a good physical condition. The medical examination must include all the items which are listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The medical examination result will be declared as invalid without the signature of the attending doctor and hospital stamp or seal. You must bring the original medical documents when you come to arrive in China. The Medical certificate will be carried out on behalf of The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Public Security. Here get a sample of physical examination.

5. Police Clearance

The police clearance certificate is known as “No Criminal Record Certificate” and also known as a good citizen certificate. Police clearance is very important for going to abroad because a foreign country does not allow any criminal records. Police Clearance Certificate is an official document approved by the police or government agencies to prove that you have no criminal offense like arrest, conviction. Additionally, a police clearance certificate is valid for the next 6 months, After 6 months of issue, it will be declared as invalid. See the sample of the Police Clearance Certificate.

6. Bank Statement

A bank statement is mandatory when we go foreign for different purposes like a visitor, a business or immigrants. These rules are not changeable for study. So, students also have to show a bank statement. China has no strict rules that only your parents have to be your sponsor. Anyone can be your sponsor. See the sample of a bank statement.

7. English Proficiency Certificate

For studying in China you must have to submit your English proficient certificate to prove your English skills. It is not mandatory that you must have IELTS, you can take English Proficiency Certificate from your school or university. Additionally, If you have done IELTS or TOFEL you can submit it. See the sample of English proficient certificate.

8. HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese (if you have)

If you want to study in Chinese taught and want to get CSC scholarship then you must have to submit HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese. HSK is not mandatory for English taught, but if you have it will be beneficial for you. HSK supervised by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to judge the Chinese language skill of non-native speakers. See the sample of HSK certificate of proficiency in Chinese.

9. 2 Recommendation Letter (Ms/Ph.D.)

Students of masters & Ph.D. have to submit two recommendation letters. A recommendation letter is usually written by a supervisor, colleague, and teacher. Two recommendation letters have to be written by two-person. Make sure that the writer knows you very well and you have completed any course with them or work with them.  In the letter mention about your academic and personal traits and emphasize the strengths that are relevant to the major or university where you are applying. Have to maintain a positive and enthusiastic tone about you and include professor’s phone numbers and email addresses. Here is the sample of the Recommendation Letter.

10. Study Plan/ Research Proposal (Ms/PhD)

If you want to apply for MS/Ph.D you must need a study plan or research proposal in Chinese or English (no less than 800 words). A study plan describes in detail what you are going to do with the scholarship. Explain your main educational goal, and how you want to achieve this. And keep in mind that it is very important, that helps in an excellent organization as well as creating a sense of liability in your learning process. This document is needed only for Ms or Ph.D applicants, so please make sure that your study plan or research proposal states that information as specific as possible. See the sample of Study Plan.

11. Study Gap Certificates

Study gap certificate is an affidavit that is used to show a gap in education or further study. Gap certificate provides your statement on the non-judicial stamp paper stating the reason for taking the gap and claim that you did not take admission to any other college, university or courses during the gap year. You can get this stamp paper from any notary, sub-registry office or court and contact with an advocate they will prepare your gap certificate.

12. Application Form

Fills this form in Chinese or English language. It is essential to fill all the information that should be very authentic. Click here to get the Application Form sample.

Please send us all these documents through our E-Mail: admission@digiedupro.com.

Dear applicants, If you have more queries please don’t hesitate to knock our consultants. Here is our  Consultant’s contact number : +8613632437050/ +8618852867225.

Scholarship Information

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) is setting up a series of scholarship schemes to sponsor international students and scholars to undertake studies and research.

Application Requirements

  1. Applicants should have to be non-Chinese or foreigners, hold a valid foreign passport and meet the appropriate requirements of studying abroad in China. 
  2. Applicants should be  friendly to China and be in good health
  3. Applicants should have received an undergraduate program or long term language must have a senior high school diploma and are under the age of 30.
  4. Applicants should have excellent academic performance and have a good command of English
  5. Law-abiding, diligent and studious, good grades and good conduct.

Application Materials   

  1. Application Form.
  2. Scan copy of notarized highest diploma and transcripts.
  3. San copy of Study Plan or Research Proposal (800 words or above).
  4. Two Recommendation Letters (written in Chinese or English) signed by a professor or an associate professor who knows you.
  5. Scan copy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form or Blood Examination Report or notarized photocopy.
  6. Students under 18 should have to submit relevant legal documents from their guardians.

The final information is subject to the University If there is any inconsistency!

Why choose us?

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) is the first batch of colleges and universities to obtain the certificate of the quality system for crew education and training of the People’s Republic of China and the ISO9001 quality assurance issued by the Norwegian Bureau of Shipping. It was selected by the Ministry of Education as the “Excellent Engineer Education and Training Program”, and the Chinese Government Overseas Chinese students receiving institutions and the first batch of demonstration universities in Shanghai to deepen innovation and entrepreneurship education reform.

The university has established the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone Supply Chain Research Institute and Shanghai Advanced International Shipping College in 2013. China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone Supply Chain Research Institute organically combines free trade zone construction with supply chain research to enhance the level of free trade zone industrial chain construction, promote the transformation and development of free trade zone goods trade into service trade, and promote government supervision Functional transformation. Shanghai Advanced International Shipping College adopts an internationally advanced business school operation mode, shares resources with excellent educational institutions around the world, strives to build a leading domestic and internationally renowned shipping financial education brand, and builds an influential shipping high-end talent export base.

In 2008, Shanghai Education Commission, Shanghai Urban and Rural Construction and Transportation Commission, Shanghai Maritime University, Hongkou District People’s Government, and more than 20 units jointly initiated the establishment of Shanghai International Shipping Research Center. The center is attached to Shanghai Maritime University. It is a research and consulting organization for the development of the international shipping industry. It provides decision-making consulting and information services for the government and domestic and foreign enterprises and shipping organizations. It is one of the first “college knowledge service platforms” established by the Shanghai Education Commission. In 2014, the Municipal Education Commission listed the platform as the “Shanghai Collaborative Innovation Center”.

Shanghai Maritime University(上海海事大学) has established inter-school exchanges and cooperation with more than 100 sister colleges overseas and has carried out teacher exchanges, cooperative school running, cooperative scientific research, and student exchanges. It has established close ties with internationally renowned shipping organizations/institutions such as the United Nations International Maritime Organization, the Baltic International Shipping Association and the Norwegian Bureau of Shipping. Since 2010, the “International Class” has been opened to invite students from the maritime colleges of the United States, South Korea, Poland, Russia, Germany, and other countries to come to the school to study “Navigation Technology”, “Shipping Management” and other majors. In 2011, with the approval of the Ministry of Education, the university cooperated with the Maritime University of Central and Western Africa in Ghana to organize the “Logistics Management” undergraduate education project and began to recruit students in Africa. In 2012, the university was approved by the Ministry of Education to formally become “a college that accepts Chinese government scholarships for foreign students coming to China”.

For the living, The maritime dormitory is divided into four rooms according to the college’s majors, but there may be cases where people with different majors live in a dormitory because the number of people is few or over. The bedroom is still pretty new, an area per person, above the bed, here are the book tables and cabinets, electric fans on the top, three shower rooms in the shared toilet, the men’s shared toilet in the merchant ship has a water heater, and you can take a bath there directly. Our girls take a hot shower in the large shared bathroom. 

For catering, there are 3 canteens: Haiqin Tower, Haixin Tower, and Hailian Tower in sequence from south to north. Haiqin Building is located in Nanyuan and has 3 floors. The Hailian Building is located on the north side of gate 6 on the north side of the school and has 2 floors. Haixin Building is located in North Square and has 2 floors. The first floor is divided into the first canteen, the second canteen, and the halal canteen. The second floor is divided into the third canteen and the fourth canteen.