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After generations of hard work and unremitting efforts, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics has become a multi-disciplinary key university that focuses on finance and economics and maintains coordinated development in economics, management, law, arts and science.

History

SUFE's history can be traced back to the Fall of 1917 when a commerce program was established at Nanjing Higher Normal School. In 1921, the program was transferred to Shanghai and developed into Shanghai College of Commerce which was the vanguard in commercial education in Mainland China.

Education

  • Schools & Departments - 20
  • SUFE currently has 7 first-level doctoral programs in theoretical economics, applied economics, law, Marxist theory, statistics, management science and engineering, and business management; 52 second-level doctoral programs; 12 first-level master's programs; 12 professional master's programs; and 7 post-doctoral programs. It also has 4 second-level national key disciplines (including training programs); 4 second-level key disciplines of the Ministry of Finance; 6 Shanghai second-level key disciplines; 2 Shanghai first-class disciplines (type A); 4 Shanghai first-class disciplines (type B); and 1 Class II Shanghai peak discipline for higher education.

Research

  • Ministry of Education Key Research Base of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Ministry of Education Key Laboratory
  • Ministry of Education Hanban Base
  • 2011 Collaborative Innovation Centers
  • Think-tanks of Shanghai Universities
  • Shanghai Innovation Research Bases for Social Sciences
  • Shanghai Key Laboratory
  • Decision-making Consultation and Research Base of Shanghai Municipal People's Government
  • Shanghai Social SurveyResearch Center
  • Shanghai Research Base for Educational Legislative Consultation and Service
  • University Research Institutions

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Key Statistics & Highlights

  • #681 Ranking
  • 25 Scholarships
  • 1,047 Academic Staff
  • 16,012 Students
  • 640 Students (int'l)
  • 8,807 Students (female)
  • Public Institution Type

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Overview

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Scholarships

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Scholarships

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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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U.S. government
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Grant
Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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Beijing Government
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
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Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
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Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
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10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
28 Aug 2026
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jul 2026
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
$1,500 Annual Students’ Presentation Crafting Scholarship

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IvyPanda
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2026
PlagiarismSearch Essay Contest
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PlagiarismSearch
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Grant
1500 USD
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The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
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AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
22 Jun 2026
Lawyers of Tomorrow Scholarship
Merit-based

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Law Offices of James F. DiQuattro
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 CNY
Deadline
25 Apr 2026
Chinese Government Scholarship Type B - Silk Road Program
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Chongqing Municipal Government
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Financial Scholarships
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International Society of Women Airline Pilots
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Creative BioMart Scholarship Program
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Creative BioMart
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Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Rankings

Study Portals Meta Ranking

Top 15.1% China
Top 39.9% Worldwide

Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.

Best Global Universities Rankings

681

By U.S. News & World Report

Climbed 103 places compared to 2025

Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.

3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings

2024 2025 2026
975 784 681

Academic Ranking of World Universities

801

By Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Climbed 100 places compared to 2024

ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities

2023 2024 2025
901 901 801

QS World University Rankings

1201

By TopUniversities

The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.

QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.

3 year trend QS World University Rankings

2024 2025 2026
1201 1201 1201

ICT services

The Educational Technology Center of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, founded in September 1999, is an educational auxiliary body directly subordinate to the university. It serves as an indispensable part of the university’s public service system.  

Medical services

The Medical Health Center is the university's internal medical service center, providing services for all students and staff of the university. Health care and outpatient services, including internal medicine, surgery and gynecology, are the main services provided.

Campus life

The university covers an area of about 136 acres (826 mu) and consists of three campuses, with the main campus at No. 777 Guoding Road. 

  • Guoding Road Campus
  • Wudong Road Campus
  • Wuchuan Road Campus

Sports facilities

The College Cup is a large sports competition consisting of six events in basketball, volleyball, football, badminton, table tennis and tennis. Whilst providing a varied extra-curricular life, the activities also promote a strong and healthy physique and improve students' sense of competition and teamwork ability.

Student clubs

There are 78 student clubs at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, including the Accounting Association, the Forum of International Cooperation, the DIY Club, the Club of Tea Arts, the Karate Club, the Golf Club, Translover, the Association of Student Assistants, the Sunshine Public Welfare Club and the Hand-in-hand Environmental Protection club[Similar as above. According to our research online, we think this is an environmental protection club. Please let us know if this is incorrect.]. They can generally be classified into 5 categories of academia, art and literature, sports, practice and public welfare.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Campus Locations

#1 Main Campus
China Country
Shanghai City

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