FAQ

1. What kind of university is Shanghai Normal University?

Shanghai Normal University is a key construction university in Shanghai. It is a comprehensive university with coordinated development of liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and arts with the characteristics of teacher education.

2. When was Shanghai Normal University established?

The school was founded in 1954 and became an undergraduate college in 1956.

3. How many disciplines are there at Shanghai Normal University?

The school has a complete range of disciplines and fruitful teaching results. There are 11 disciplines including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, management, agriculture, and art.

4. How many colleges does Shanghai Normal University have?

There are 19 colleges.

5. How many students are there at Shanghai Normal University?

There are more than 20,000 full-time undergraduate students, more than 8,000 graduate students, more than 1,100 international students, and more than 6,000 adult undergraduate and junior college students.

6. How many majors does Shanghai Normal University have?

The school currently has 89 undergraduate majors; 9 first-level discipline doctoral degree programs, 33 first-level discipline master degree programs, and 9 post-doctoral mobile stations.

7. How about the faculty of Shanghai Normal University?

There are 2,980 faculty members and 1,227 professional and technical personnel with associate high and above, including 56 national-level talents and 327 provincial and ministerial-level talents. In addition, the school has formed a team of part-time teachers with more than 600 people.

8. How many campuses does Shanghai Normal University have?

There are two campuses in Xuhui and Fengxian, covering an area of ​​more than 1.53 million square meters. The school building covers an area of ​​more than 680,000 square meters.

9. When is the Chinese project learning time at Shanghai Normal University?

There are 2 semesters in each academic year:

Spring semester classes: February to June, a total of about 17 weeks

Fall semester classes: September to December, a total of about 17 weeks

10. When is the registration time for the Chinese language program of Shanghai Normal University?

Spring semester class: December 31 (until the quota is full)

Fall semester class: July 15 (until the quota is full)

11. What are the main courses in the Chinese program of Shanghai Normal University?

Intensive Reading, Extensive Reading, Speaking, Listening, Writing, Newspapers and Periodicals, Overview of China, Hot Topics, Intensive Chinese Intensive Reading, Intensive Chinese Spoken, Intensive Chinese Listening, Intensive Chinese Writing, Business Chinese Reading, Business Chinese Spoken, Business Chinese Listening, Business Chinese Writing, and so on.

12. How much does it cost to study at Shanghai Normal University?

13. How much does the accommodation cost of Shanghai Normal University?

14. When studying at Shanghai Normal University, how do I apply for the "Registration Form for Temporary Accommodation for Foreign Residents" off-campus?

International students living off-campus should bring the rental contract to the school’s International Student Center to fill in the "Off-Campus Accommodation Registration Form" within 72 hours of check-in, and then bring their passports, rental contract and the "Off-Campus Accommodation Registration Form" to the police station where the residence belongs to obtain the "Temporary Foreign Personnel" Accommodation Registration Form.

15. When studying at Shanghai Normal University, what should I do if the passport number, the purpose of residence, address, school, etc. in the residence permit change?

Students should report the changes to the International Student Center of the school within one week, and after issuing relevant certificates, go through the change procedures at the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau. Those who have changed their address must provide the "Registration Form for Temporary Accommodation for Foreigners" of the new address.

16. What should I do if my passport is lost or damaged while studying at Shanghai Normal University?

After the passport is lost or damaged, the student should immediately go to the school’s International Student Center to issue a relevant certificate, and then go to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau to obtain the "Passport Reporting Certificate", and then apply for a new passport from the home country's embassy or consulate in China. After receiving a new passport, you can go to the Exit-Entry Administration Bureau to apply for a visa or residence permit.

17. Do I have to buy insurance when studying at Shanghai Normal University?

All academic students who come to study in China must purchase designated study abroad insurance in China.

The "Medical Insurance for International Students in China" recommended by the Ping An Insurance Company of China by the Ministry of Education for international students. 

Insurance premium: 300 yuan/semester, 600 yuan/academic year.

The website of Ping An Insurance Company of China is: http://www.pingan.com

18. Where can I go to see a doctor at Shanghai Normal University?

Shanghai Normal University Hospital (on-campus)

Saturdays, Sundays and holidays are closed, and there is a doctor on duty in the evening.

Outpatient time: 8:00---11:15 13:30---16:45 (Monday to Friday)

Registration time: 7:45---11:00 13:15---16:30 (Monday to Friday)

Tel: 64322669

19. What bank is there near Shanghai Normal University?

20. How many canteens are there in Shanghai Normal University?

There are 6 student canteens on campus: Xiangzhang Garden, Dangui Garden, Shengle Education Chain Restaurant, Halal Canteen, Korean Restaurant, and Ziwei Garden.

21. Studying at Shanghai Normal University, where to go shopping?

There is an education supermarket (small supermarket) on the campus.

Near the school:

(1) Hualian Supermarket (small supermarket): No. 64 Guilin Road (near Qinzhou South Road), turn right at the western gate, about 300 meters, and walk for about 3 minutes.

(2) Carrefour (large supermarket): 99 Liuzhou Road (intersection of Liuzhou Road and Pubei Road), about 1.2 kilometers, about 15 minutes walk to reach, there is a free shuttle bus.

(3) Walmart (large supermarket): 402 Guilin Road (near Tianlin Road), about 1.6 kilometers, about 20 minutes walk to reach, there is a free shuttle bus, bus 830, 712, 732, 166 can be reached (2 stops, Get off at Guilin Road Tianlin Road Station).

22. How about the fitness equipment of Shanghai Normal University?

The places to exercise on campus include International Student Center, Fitness Center, Gymnastics Room, Badminton Hall, Table Tennis Room, Basketball Court, Volleyball Court, Football Field, etc.

There is a gym near the school: Wuyueyuan.

23. How to get to Shanghai Normal University?

(1) Pudong Airport-Shanghai Normal University:

a. By taxi: about 200 yuan.

b. Take Airport Bus Line 7 (Pudong Airport-Shanghai South Railway Station): After getting off at the terminal "Shanghai South Railway Station", take a taxi to

(2) Hongqiao Airport-Shanghai Normal University: about 50 yuan-100 yuan by taxi.

(3) Shanghai Railway Station-Shanghai Normal University: Take Metro Line 1 to "Caobao Road" and get off, then change to a taxi (14 yuan fare) or get off at Bus No. 43 and get off at "Shanghai Normal University".

(4) Shanghai South Railway Station-Shanghai Normal University: Take a taxi (14 yuan fare) or 763 bus to "Shanghai Normal University"

24. Does Shanghai Normal University provide airport pick-up service?

The School of Chinese as a Foreign Language provides a pick-up service from Pudong Airport. If you need to pick up the airport, please use telephone, fax, E-mail, etc. Tell us your name, nationality, flight number, arrival time, and other information, we will help you contact the taxi, and the taxi driver will waiting for you at the exit with the pick-up sign with your name in hand, please pay the pick-up fee directly to the taxi driver (according to the actual taxi invoice and parking fee payment).

25. What are the common telephone numbers of Shanghai Normal University?