About this place

Shanghai International Studies University (or SISU) was founded in 1949 and is an important school in China. The mission of SISU is to educate and equip its students by cultivating knowledge, skills and international orientation.

The university offers 26 bachelor programs, 19 masters programs, and one PHD award with majors ranging from languages such as Russian, Spanish and Arabic to international trade and journalism.

SISU hosts more than 900 international students giving it one of the largest foreign student communities in Shanghai. Some students take 4 week intensive Chinese language courses whilst others stay to complete bachelors or masters degrees in other subjects. Tuition for one year is around 2200 USD$ with other fees on top. Few other universities in Shanghai allow for students to study subjects other than Chinese making SISU a viable option.

Located in the Hongkou district of Shanghai, SISU offers a low cost of living for Shanghai standards. Its location on the Metro line makes accessibility to downtown Shanghai convenient and affordable. The campus sits in a traditional area of Shanghai, which allows for a more "authentic" taste of the China.