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CSC Scholarship at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law: Application Guide

Shanghai, Shanghai
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Portal links verified July 2026. Universities occasionally change systems: if a link fails, search '<university name> international student application' or tell us via the contact page.

2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified

This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that Shanghai University of Political Science and Law will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.

Admissions timeline

CSC/CGS round: opens October–December, and most university deadlines fall between January and April. Deadlines are set per university and per program: always check the current admission notice on the official portal linked above.

Typical intake: September; some universities offer a smaller March intake.

We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for SHUPL, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.

Application fee:Not verified for this university yet. Check the current admission notice on the official portal.

CSC application deadline

CSC runs an annual cycle for the following September intake. Type A (via your home-country dispatching authority / embassy) typically opens early December and closes late February. Type B / the Chinese University Program (applied directly to the university) typically closes late February to end of March, and many universities require a pre-admission letter by mid-December. Type A applicants then submit on the CSC online portal by around the end of March.

Source status: typical planning window only; no current university deadline notice is verified for this profile.

Deadline directory reviewed 8 August 2026. The 2027-2028 cycle is not yet published for most universities, so older dates are labelled as prior-cycle evidence or typical planning windows. Confirm the exact program and scholarship deadline on the official portal before applying.

Established as an independent university in 2004 by the Shanghai Municipal Government, developed from the merger of the Shanghai Administrative Institute of Politics and Law, Shanghai Judicial College, and Shanghai University's law school. It is a specialized law/political-science institution with schools spanning international law, criminal justice, and AI law. With recognised strengths in School of Law, School of International Law, School of Criminal Justice, School of Economic Law, Shanghai University of Political Science and Law is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.

Scholarships available at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Shanghai, Shanghai: living costs

Tier 1 cityCNY 2,500–4,000 / month

Estimated monthly living costs (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.

The 7 steps to apply at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

  1. Confirm that Shanghai University of Political Science and Law offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.

  2. Identify a potential supervisor at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.

  3. Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Shanghai University of Political Science and Law application.

  4. Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Shanghai University of Political Science and Law.

  5. Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Shanghai University of Political Science and Law deadline.

  6. Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law.

  7. Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, then track your application through to results.

What the scholarship covers at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law

Tuition

Fully waived at the host university

Accommodation

Free on-campus housing or a housing subsidy

Medical insurance

Comprehensive insurance for international students

Monthly stipend

Bachelor's CNY 2,500 · Master's CNY 3,000 · PhD CNY 3,500

Deadlines & timeline

Oct–Nov 2026 (monitor)Watch for the first official 2027/2028 embassy, dispatching-authority, and university notices. No universal opening date has been published.
Late 2026–spring 2027Submit by the deadline in your controlling notice. Type A and Type B routes use different authorities and can close on different dates.
After submissionReceiving authorities and universities review files; an interview is used only where the current route or program requires one.
Result periodCheck the official system and the authority that received your application. Result timing varies by route and institution.
Admission-notice dateTravel and registration should follow the dates and instructions in your admission documents.

See the CSC application deadline panel above for Shanghai University of Political Science and Law's most recent cycle window.

Application fee

Application fee: not verified yet. Check the current admission notice on the official portal.

University application fees typically range CNY 400-800; a few universities charge none, and a few waive it for CSC awardees. The CSC portal itself is always free.

Fee amounts verified against official 2026-2027 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.

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 website

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law CSC scholarship FAQ

Does Shanghai University of Political Science and Law accept CSC Type B applications?

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law appears in our directory from prior CSC host or program evidence, but we have not yet confirmed its 2027-2028 Type B participation. Check the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the channel and Agency Number before applying.

Is the CSC scholarship at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law 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 University of Political Science and Law 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 University of Political Science and Law?

Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Shanghai University of Political Science and Law admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.

What can I study at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law on a CSC scholarship?

Shanghai University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai, Shanghai has strengths in School of Law, School of International Law, School of Criminal Justice, School of Economic Law. 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.

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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