International students seeking a business-focused degree in China can now prepare for the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics (SUIBE) scholarships and admission cycle for 2026–2027. Located in Shanghai — one of the world’s leading trade and finance hubs — SUIBE offers globally oriented undergraduate programs and access to multiple scholarship pathways funded by the Chinese government and Shanghai municipal authorities.
For the 2026–2027 intake, international applicants can apply for undergraduate programs while simultaneously competing for major funding opportunities such as the Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, and International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. All undergraduate programs are taught in Chinese and typically span four years, giving students the chance to build academic and professional foundations in business, finance, law, and global governance in one of Asia’s most dynamic economies.
The university plans to enroll approximately 150–300 international undergraduate students across available programs, making this a competitive yet highly rewarding opportunity for students aiming to study in China with financial support.
Scholarship Benefits and Study Advantages
These scholarship routes are designed to support outstanding international students academically and financially while offering them access to quality education in Shanghai.
- Opportunity to secure Chinese Government Scholarship or Shanghai Government Scholarship funding
- Full or partial tuition fee coverage depending on scholarship category
- Monthly living stipend support under selected government scholarships
- Access to internationally focused undergraduate programs in business, finance, marketing, law, and international politics
- Study in Shanghai, one of the world’s largest commercial and financial centers
- Access to affordable student accommodation and campus facilities
- Degree awarded by a recognized Chinese public university upon graduation
- Possibility to transition to self-funded admission if scholarship is not granted.
Available Awards/Seats: The university plans an intake of approximately 150–300 international undergraduate students for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Eligibility Criteria for International Applicants
Applicants must meet academic, language, and nationality requirements to be considered for admission and scholarship pathways.
- Must be a non-Chinese citizen holding a valid foreign passport
- Must be under 25 years of age
- Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification
- Must demonstrate strong academic performance during high school
- Must meet subject and academic requirements of chosen major
- Must have HSK Level 4 or higher for Chinese-taught programs
- Must complete the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) in required subjects
- Must be in good physical and mental health
- Applicants under 18 must provide guardian documentation
- Must not be receiving any other Chinese government scholarship at the same time.
Apply: https://www.suibe.edu.cn/wsc/zsxx/
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Shanghai Government Scholarship and undergraduate admission at Shanghai University of International Business and Economics is May 10, 2026.