Explore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Choose your degree and funding route before opening an application portal.
Use the application link in your program's current official notice. Universities change systems, and some routes accept email or paper documents. If a link fails, check the university's international admissions website or contact its admissions office.
2027-2028 CSC applications
This profile includes information from previous intakes. For 2027-2028 Type B availability, eligible programs and deadlines, refer to Shanghai Conservatory of Music's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
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Official notice checked October 2, 2026
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Check the current program noticeLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
The official 2026 undergraduate brochure sets application and fee payment from 08:00 on 8 April to 12:00 on 23 April 2026, China time. Examination materials were due 27 April–11 May, with HSK and CSCA results due 31 May 2026. The separate 2026 master’s/doctoral brochure sets online application and fee payment 4–23 January 2026, entrance assessment in mid-March and language proof by 31 May 2026. All these 2026 windows are closed. They establish no 2027 opening or closing date, and scholarship applications require the applicable scholarship notice.
For Shanghai Conservatory of Music, refer to the current official admissions notice for opening and closing dates by program and intake. Dates from a previous intake should not be used as the next intake's deadline. Directory-wide opening checks were last completed September 14, 2026.
Fee note: The official 2026 brochures set non-refundable application fees of CNY 500 for undergraduates and CNY 600 for master’s/doctoral applicants. Payment is required within the applicable application period. Current non-degree fees were not established by this review. Sources: https://jwc.shcmusic.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/a3/e0/3fdf33ed4fd78fbbd66098918392/5b436f85-9c2a-4695-bd3e-f64f74778b06.pdf ; https://yjsb.shcmusic.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/1b/ec/b0ca02bc4d6fba1d5f980afbec4c/d27c9cc3-4989-4a24-8a99-9c9edf60fa4d.pdf
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
The official 2026 undergraduate brochure sets application and fee payment from 08:00 on 8 April to 12:00 on 23 April 2026, China time. Examination materials were due 27 April–11 May, with HSK and CSCA results due 31 May 2026. The separate 2026 master’s/doctoral brochure sets online application and fee payment 4–23 January 2026, entrance assessment in mid-March and language proof by 31 May 2026. All these 2026 windows are closed. They establish no 2027 opening or closing date, and scholarship applications require the applicable scholarship notice.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Shanghai Conservatory of Music
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Chinese Government Scholarship (中国政府奖学金) — Bilateral Program (国别双边项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship (中国政府奖学金) — Chinese University Program (中国院校自主招生项目)
- Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students (上海市外国留学生政府奖学金)
- International Student Scholarship of Shanghai Conservatory of Music (上海音乐学院来华留学奖助学金)
How to apply to Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
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2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeUndergraduate admission
Apply only at zsbm.shcmusic.edu.cn/wjdk, April8at08:00–April23,2026at12:00GMT+8. Remit non-refundable¥500by deadline and upload the receipt; cash is not accepted. Submit both Word form and signed scan, recent photo, passport/nationality evidence, notarized diploma/transcripts, financial support, police/medical records and signed undertaking. Email HSK4≥180and CSCA humanities Chinese/mathematics to227528086@qq.com by May31. Email major-specific papers/videos for professional assessment April27at08:00–May11at12:00, with the prescribed subject. One major only. Admission lists appear online and electronic letters arrive in July. Bring originals for arrival verification.
Reference: 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedureMaster’s/doctoral admission
For graduate study, use the International Applicants module at yjszs.shcmusic.edu.cn January4–23,2026, upload documents and remit¥600within that same window; both steps are required. Choose one major. Submit≤1,000character application statement, passport/travel stamps, six-month medical form, degree/transcripts, relevant theses/concert recordings, major-specific evaluation materials, two references, research/art plan, police record and financial support. HSK or Chinese-degree proof is due May31. Preliminary document evaluation and an online interview were scheduled mid-March. Registration rechecks health and eligibility.
Reference: 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check Shanghai Conservatory of Music's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
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Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
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Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
- Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
Costs and scholarship coverage
Application fees are separate from tuition and everyday expenses. Use the same degree, program and accommodation type when comparing universities.
Application feeCNY 500Application charge; separate from tuition and other study costs
View cost sourceTuitionSee your program’s fee scheduleCompare annual fees with annual fees; some programs quote the whole degree
View cost sourceAccommodationSee campus and room ratesCheck room type, billing period and whether housing is guaranteed
View cost sourceLiving expensesCNY 2,500–4,000 / month (planning estimate)CSC Path city estimate for food, transport, phone and personal spending; excludes tuition and accommodation. Actual spending varies. A stipend is funding, not a cost estimate.
University background, academic strengths and sources
Founded in 1927 as the National Conservatory of Music under Cai Yuanpei (China's first higher music education institute), it took its current name in 1956. Its Musicology & Dance discipline was rated A+ in the Ministry of Education's 2017 4th-round disciplinary assessment. Fields listed on this profile include Composition Department, Musicology Department, Piano Department, Conducting Department. For 2027-2028 CSC applications, check the current university notice for eligible programs, funding categories, deadlines and required application systems before preparing documents or paying a fee.
Scholarship records for Shanghai Conservatory of Music
5 funding entries are recorded. Browse by route first, then open the full sourced list when you need the exact award name.
View all recorded scholarship names
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Chinese Government Scholarship (中国政府奖学金) — Bilateral Program (国别双边项目)
- Chinese Government Scholarship (中国政府奖学金) — Chinese University Program (中国院校自主招生项目)
- Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students (上海市外国留学生政府奖学金)
- International Student Scholarship of Shanghai Conservatory of Music (上海音乐学院来华留学奖助学金)
Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.
Shanghai: living costs
Estimated monthly living costs for food, transport, phone and personal items, excluding accommodation. Check your award's coverage and the university's housing charges separately; scholarship routes have different benefits.
Check the current CSC award terms
Scholarship coverage depends on the current call, degree level and eligible program. A prior CSC host listing does not confirm an open route or a specific award at Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
16 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: Shanghai Conservatory of Music's published international study costs — tuition, application fee, accommodation and insurance — together with the awards the conservatory publishes for international students and the state of its dated application publications, as stated on its own official site.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Official name
- Shanghai Conservatory of Music (上海音乐学院), 20 Fenyang Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200031, with a second campus at 520 Lingling Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai 200032. Founded on 27 November 1927 by Cai Yuanpei and Dr. Xiao Youmei as the National Conservatory of Music, it is China's first higher music education institute.
- Application fee
- 2026 degree applications: CNY 500 undergraduate / CNY 600 master’s and doctoral, non-refundable. Older CNY 500 non-degree figures are historical and not verified as current.
- Bachelor's tuition
- RMB 32,000 per academic year.
- Master's tuition
- RMB 40,000 per academic year.
- Doctoral tuition
- RMB 48,000 per academic year.
- Non-degree and language tuition
- General Non-degree Program RMB 17,000 per semester or RMB 32,000 per academic year; Advanced Non-degree Program RMB 21,000 per semester or RMB 40,000 per academic year; long-term Chinese language RMB 7,000 per semester; short-term Chinese language RMB 2,000 per month; individual language classes from RMB 100 per person per class hour for one-to-one down to RMB 70 per person per class hour for one-to-four.
- Accommodation
- RMB 40 per day per person; the annual figure is RMB 14,600 per academic year for the degree and non-degree programs, with a per-semester charge for long-term language students and advanced non-degree students.
- Insurance
- The 2026 undergraduate brochure states CNY 800 per person per year for international-student comprehensive insurance. Older CNY 600/year or 300/semester figures are historical; current non-degree premiums were not established.
- Chinese Government Scholarship awards published
- The conservatory publishes two CSC programs on its own Scholarships page: the Chinese Government Scholarship Bilateral Program, described as a full or partial scholarship established by the Ministry of Education under educational exchange agreements or consensus between the Chinese government and other governments or institutions; and the Chinese Government Scholarship Chinese University Program, described as a full scholarship for designated Chinese universities and certain provincial education offices to recruit outstanding international students.
- University and municipal awards published
- The conservatory publishes two further awards on the same page: the International Student Scholarship of Shanghai Conservatory of Music (上海音乐学院来华留学奖助学金) and the Shanghai Government Scholarships for International Students, established by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission to attract outstanding international students to study in Shanghai. It also publishes the application form for the Shanghai municipal award and its annual review form, the application form for its own award, and the Chinese Government Scholarship annual review form.
- Short-term and summer programs
- The conservatory runs a Shanghai Summer School Chinese Traditional Music Program and a Belt and Road Art Talent Training Program, both described as Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship programs hosted by the conservatory; the most recent editions published are the 2023 ones, posted 28 March 2023.
- State of dated application publications
- As of 17 September 2026 the newest dated international admission document the conservatory publishes is the Admission Brochure of Graduate Programs for International Applicants 2024, posted 4 March 2024; the bachelor's and master's brochures and application forms beside it date from 15 January 2021, and the newest short-term program brochures date from 28 March 2023. No 2025/2026, 2026/2027 or 2027/2028 international admission notice was published on either the Chinese or the English official site.
- Documents the conservatory publishes
- Alongside its graduate admission brochure for international applicants the conservatory publishes a Foreigner Physical Examination Form and an expert recommendation letter form as annexes, and it publishes separate bachelor's and master's application forms for international applicants.
- Official admissions contact
- International Students Office, Shanghai Conservatory of Music, 20 Fenyang Road, Shanghai 200031; e-mail global@shcmusic.edu.cn.
- Tuition notes
- Published on Shanghai Conservatory of Music's own Tuition and Fees page (en.shcmusic.edu.cn, Admission > Tuition and Fees), read 17 September 2026. The table is published as a single image with no text layer and was read by OCR after upscaling, so figures were cross-checked between overlapping crops. Amounts are RMB as the conservatory publishes them.
- Accommodation
- RMB 40 per day per person; the annual column reads RMB 14,600 per academic year for the degree and non-degree programs. Chinese language students are charged RMB 600 per academic year, together with a per-semester charge for long-term students and a per-semester charge for advanced non-degree students.
Source: Tuition and Fees (学费标准), Admission section, Shanghai Conservatory of Music English site. Fees and dates can change: confirm the current intake on the official notice before paying anything.
Find faculty & official info
Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.
Official websiteShanghai Conservatory of Music CSC scholarship FAQ
Does Shanghai Conservatory of Music accept CSC Type B applications?
Shanghai Conservatory of Music appears in our directory based on prior CSC host or program evidence. For 2027-2028 Type B participation, consult the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the application channel and Agency Number before applying.
Is the CSC scholarship at Shanghai Conservatory of Music fully funded?
A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Shanghai Conservatory of Music will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.
What is the application deadline for Shanghai Conservatory of Music?
The latest official information checked October 2, 2026 says: The official 2026 undergraduate brochure sets application and fee payment from 08:00 on 8 April to 12:00 on 23 April 2026, China time. Examination materials were due 27 April–11 May, with HSK and CSCA results due 31 May 2026. The separate 2026 master’s/doctoral brochure sets online application and fee payment 4–23 January 2026, entrance assessment in mid-March and language proof by 31 May 2026. All these 2026 windows are closed. They establish no 2027 opening or closing date, and scholarship applications require the applicable scholarship notice. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Shanghai Conservatory of Music on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Shanghai Conservatory of Music in Shanghai include Composition Department, Musicology Department, Piano Department, Conducting Department. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.
Does Shanghai Conservatory of Music charge an application fee?
The official 2026 brochures set non-refundable application fees of CNY 500 for undergraduates and CNY 600 for master’s/doctoral applicants. Payment is required within the applicable application period. Current non-degree fees were not established by this review. Sources: https://jwc.shcmusic.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/a3/e0/3fdf33ed4fd78fbbd66098918392/5b436f85-9c2a-4695-bd3e-f64f74778b06.pdf ; https://yjsb.shcmusic.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/1b/ec/b0ca02bc4d6fba1d5f980afbec4c/d27c9cc3-4989-4a24-8a99-9c9edf60fa4d.pdf
Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.
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