Shanghai · East China
华东师范大学
East China Normal University
Major normal university in Shanghai with strong programs in education, geography and teaching Chinese as a foreign language.
Key facts
- Location
- Shanghai · East China
- Recognition
- Project 985, Project 211, Double First-Class
- Teaching languages
- Chinese, English (some programs)
- Intakes
- Spring (February/March), Fall (September)
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Accepts CSC scholarship students
- Tuition (bachelor's)
- ¥22,000–54,000 per year
Tuition and deadlines
| Program | Tuition per year (CNY) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | ¥22,000–54,000 |
2026 undergraduate brochure: Chinese-taught majors 22,000, 24,000 or 28,000 CNY per year; English-taught Design 50,000 and English-taught Business Administration 54,000. Application fee 800 CNY. Bachelor's applicants need a CSCA test result (no minimum score for 2026). Self-funded students pay tuition by 31 July.
Application windows
30 Apr 2026
Bachelor's, 2026 entry (past) — Shanghai Government and ECNU Excellent Freshmen scholarships
15 May 2026
Bachelor's, 2026 entry (past) — International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
1 Jun 2026
Bachelor's, 2026 entry (past) — self-financed
Checked 24 Oct 2026 against the university's own pages and brochures (sources at right). Fees and dates can change each year; confirm on the official site before you apply.
Known for
Education · Chinese Language · Natural Sciences
Scholarships you can apply for
All scholarships →Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
China's flagship full scholarship for international students. It waives tuition, provides on-campus housing and a monthly stipend, and includes comprehensive medical insurance.
Provincial & Municipal Government Scholarships
Many provinces and cities fund international students at their local universities. Awards range from partial tuition waivers to full packages with a living allowance.
University Scholarships
Most universities that admit international students run their own scholarships, from first-year tuition waivers to merit awards for continuing students with strong grades.
How to apply
- 1Check programs and deadlines on the official website.
- 2Prepare your documents — see the checklist.
- 3Apply for scholarships at the same time; CSC deadlines are often earlier than admission deadlines.
- 4After admission, apply for your student visa.