EAST CHINA NORMAL
华东师范大学
UNIVERSITY
GLOBAL GROUP NEW-ASIA
EAST-CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY
上海
SHANGHAI
NEW-ASIA
East China Normal University (ECNU) is one of China’s most prestigious and influential universities, located in the dynamic metropolis of Shanghai. Despite its name, ECNU has long expanded beyond a purely pedagogical profile and is now a comprehensive research university with a global reputation.

Founded in 1951, ECNU inherited the best academic traditions of its predecessor, Guanghua University (1924). Today, it is a state university included in China’s elite academic initiatives “Project 985” and “Project 211”, underscoring its highest status and level of state support.
ABOUT
EAST CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY (ECNU), или Восточно-Китайский Педагогический университет – это многопрофильный университет, расположенный в Шанхае. Основан в 1907 году правительством Германии совместно с немецкими врачами. Тунцзи является одним из старейших и самых престижных университетов в Китае.

Университет Тунцзи особенно известен своими инженерными, бизнес и архитектурными специальностями, его отдел гражданского строительства на протяжении десятилетий неизменно занимает первое место в Китае.
PROGRAMS
Language course
Program Description:
High-quality and popular Chinese language programs. ECNU offers various options: long-term (1-2 semesters) and short-term (summer/winter) courses, as well as intensive HSK preparation.

Application Deadlines:
  • Fall Semester (early September): Early March – Late June
  • Spring Semester (early March): Early October – Late December of the previous year
  • Summer Courses (July-August): April-May

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 400–800 RMB
  • Tuition: ~9,000–11,000 RMB/semester (20 hours/week)
  • Summer Courses (4 weeks): ~3,500 RMB

Requirements:
  • Age: 18–60 years
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • No prior Chinese language knowledge required

Required Documents:
  • Completed online application on the ECNU website
  • Copy of passport (photo page)
  • Copy of highest educational certificate
  • Passport-sized photo
  • For minors: Guardian consent documents
Bachelor degree
2.1 Undergraduate Programs in Chinese

Description:
Wide range of programs taught in Chinese. ECNU is particularly strong in education, psychology, teaching Chinese as a foreign language, international politics, software engineering, and environmental sciences.

Application Deadlines:
  • Main period: Usually from December 15 to March 15 (for the fall semester)
  • Scholarship deadlines (e.g., CSC) may be earlier (late February – March 10).

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 800 RMB
  • Tuition:
  • 22,000 – 26,000 RMB/year (humanities)
  • 26,000 – 30,000 RMB/year (natural sciences and engineering)

Requirements:
  • High school diploma (with strong academic grades)
  • Age: Under 25 years old
  • HSK 5 (210+ points) – standard admission requirement
  • Entrance exams (mathematics, Chinese) or interview

Required Documents:
  • Completed application on the ECNU website
  • Copy of passport
  • High school diploma and transcript (notarized English/Chinese translation)
  • HSK certificate
  • Motivation letter and study plan (in Chinese)
  • 2 recommendation letters (from teachers)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate (standard form)
  • For creative specialties: Portfolio

2.2 Undergraduate Programs in English

Description:
Limited number of English-taught programs. Main fields include business, economics, and software engineering.

Application Deadlines:
Typically until March 31 (for the fall semester)

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 800 RMB
  • Tuition: 30,000 – 50,000 RMB/year

Requirements:
  • High school diploma
  • Age: Under 25 years old
  • IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 or higher
  • Strong academic grades
  • Motivation letter

Required Documents:
  • Completed application on the ECNU website
  • Copy of passport
  • High school diploma and academic transcripts
  • IELTS/TOEFL certificate
  • Motivation letter (in English)
  • Recommendation letters
  • Resume (CV)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate
Masters degree
3.1 Master's Programs in Chinese

Description:
Strong research programs in education, psychology, linguistics, political science, and natural sciences. As with other universities, prior agreement with a research supervisor is required.

Application Deadlines:
  • For CSC scholarships: Very early! Often until January 15 – February 1.
  • General admission: Typically until late February – March 15.

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 800 RMB
  • Tuition: 27,000 – 33,000 RMB/year (varies by program)

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • HSK 5 (210+ points) – for most programs
  • High GPA
  • Prior consent from an ECNU professor (significantly increases chances!)
  • Draft research proposal

Required Documents:
  • ECNU application form + scholarship application (if applicable)
  • Copy of passport
  • Bachelor’s diploma and transcript (official translation)
  • HSK certificate
  • Research proposal (in Chinese)
  • Letter from an ECNU professor confirming supervision (preferred)
  • 2 recommendation letters (from academics)
  • Resume (CV)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate

3.2 Master's Programs in English

Description:
Wide and popular selection of English-taught programs, particularly in international relations, business (IMBA), education, linguistics (TESOL), and software engineering.

Application Deadlines:
  • Varies by program. Usually from January to April.
  • Round 1 (for scholarships): Often January-February.
  • Check exact deadlines on the website of the specific institute (e.g., School of Global Communication, Business School).

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 800 RMB
  • Tuition: 30,000 – 80,000 RMB/year (MBA programs may cost more)

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 or higher (requirements may be higher for linguistics and communications)
  • High GPA
  • Work experience (for MBA programs)
  • Motivation letter, resume
  • GMAT/GRE (may be required for business school)

Required Documents:
  • Program-specific application form
  • Copy of passport
  • Bachelor’s diploma and transcript
  • IELTS/TOEFL certificate
  • GMAT/GRE results (if required)
  • Resume (CV) with work experience
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • 2–3 recommendation letters (from professors and/or employers)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate
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EAST-CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY
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EAST-CHINA NORMAL UNIVERSITY
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