CSC Scholarship at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law: Application Guide
ShanghaiExplore admission dates, funding options and application steps for Shanghai University of Political Science and Law. 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 University of Political Science and Law's current official scholarship notice before preparing or paying for an application.
Application snapshot
Current status
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Application dates
Official notice checked September 17, 2026
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CSC route recorded from prior evidence
Check the current program noticeLiving costs beyond housing
CNY 2,500–4,000 / month
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Application dates, fees and sources
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (上海政法学院) publishes dated windows through its International Students Office (留学生工作办公室, iso.shupl.edu.cn). For the 2026 intake, the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure (2026年上海政法学院中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目招生简章), published 29 October 2025, states its application deadline verbatim as "本项目申请材料提交截止时间为2025年12月31日" — 31 December 2025 — and adds that CSC applicants should sit the CSCA test no later than the April sitting and submit their application no later than May. The general 2026 international student admissions brochure (上海政法学院2026年国际学生招生简章), published the same day, 29 October 2025, sets out the two-stage route for self-funded and scholarship applicants — apply through admission.shupl.edu.cn, then sit the university's selection test and expert committee review — but publishes no separate calendar closing date for self-funded applications. Applications are made through the university's own system at admission.shupl.edu.cn. Both 2026 notices were the most recent published as of 17 September 2026; the 2026 CSC High-Level Postgraduate deadline of 31 December 2025 has passed, and no notice naming the 2027 intake had been published when this was checked.
For SHUPL, 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: Shanghai University of Political Science and Law charges a registration fee (报名费 / 报名注册费) of CNY 400 per person. The 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure, published 29 October 2025, states it verbatim in the application procedure: "缴纳报名注册费 400 元人民币 / 人" — pay a registration fee of 400 yuan per person. The general 2026 international student admissions brochure, published the same day, lists it in its fee section as "2. 报名费： 400 元 / 人". The university's International Students Office also operates a dedicated page titled 注册费转账信息 (registration fee transfer information) giving the bank account for paying it. This is the application-stage fee and not tuition: the same general brochure publishes a separate full tuition table of CNY 21,500 to 32,000 per year for bachelor's programmes, CNY 25,000 to 50,000 per year for master's programmes, CNY 1,200 to 18,000 for language programmes and CNY 23,000 to 30,000 for general advanced programmes, all recorded under tuition instead.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (上海政法学院) publishes dated windows through its International Students Office (留学生工作办公室, iso.shupl.edu.cn). For the 2026 intake, the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure (2026年上海政法学院中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目招生简章), published 29 October 2025, states its application deadline verbatim as "本项目申请材料提交截止时间为2025年12月31日" — 31 December 2025 — and adds that CSC applicants should sit the CSCA test no later than the April sitting and submit their application no later than May. The general 2026 international student admissions brochure (上海政法学院2026年国际学生招生简章), published the same day, 29 October 2025, sets out the two-stage route for self-funded and scholarship applicants — apply through admission.shupl.edu.cn, then sit the university's selection test and expert committee review — but publishes no separate calendar closing date for self-funded applications. Applications are made through the university's own system at admission.shupl.edu.cn. Both 2026 notices were the most recent published as of 17 September 2026; the 2026 CSC High-Level Postgraduate deadline of 31 December 2025 has passed, and no notice naming the 2027 intake had been published when this was checked.
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
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 High-Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目)
- Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship (上海市政府奖学金)
- Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Belt and Road Scholarship (上海政法学院“一带一路”奖学金)
How to apply to Shanghai University of Political Science and Law
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 noticeDegree and non-degree direct admission
Undergraduate applicants should take the major-specific CSCA early and upload the result. Register and submit through SHUPL’s portal. The university conducts selection testing and expert review, then sends admission and JW201/JW202 documents to successful applicants. Prepare qualifications/transcripts, financial guarantee, passport/photo, medical/police records, language evidence, study plan, applicable China history and one-minute introduction video; master’s applicants require two academic references. The application fee is CNY 400; payment timing is not stated. CSC undergraduate applicants were told to take CSCA by the April sitting and submit by May; this is not a full separate CSC procedure.
Reference: 2026 international admission; no general exact deadline in source. 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 University of Political Science and Law'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 400Application 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
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. Fields listed on this profile include School of Law, School of International Law, School of Criminal Justice, School of Economic Law. 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 University of Political Science and Law
4 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 High-Level Postgraduate Program (中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目)
- Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship (上海市政府奖学金)
- Shanghai University of Political Science and Law Belt and Road Scholarship (上海政法学院“一带一路”奖学金)
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 University of Political Science and Law. Check the university notice for tuition, accommodation, insurance, stipend, eligibility and the application deadline before applying.
Source-linked admission details
10 sourced facts, recorded source check: September 17, 2026. Open the details when comparing costs or entry requirements.
View sourced admission facts
Scope: 2026 intake: the CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program deadline, the CNY 400 registration fee, annual tuition by programme, accommodation and insurance costs, entry requirements, and the awards published for international students.. See the recorded official notices and any source qualifications below.
- Application deadline
- The 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program application deadline was 31 December 2025.
- Entry requirements
- CSC applicants must sit the CSCA test no later than the April sitting and submit their application no later than May.
- Application fee
- The registration fee is CNY 400 per person, paid before the university's expert committee interview review.
- Tuition
- Annual tuition ranges from CNY 21,500 to CNY 32,000 for bachelor's programmes and CNY 25,000 to CNY 50,000 for master's programmes.
- Accommodation
- Accommodation costs CNY 30 per day for a double room and comprehensive medical insurance costs CNY 1,000 per year.
- Scholarship
- The university publishes four award families for international students: the Chinese Government Scholarship (including the High-Level Postgraduate Program), the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship, and its own Belt and Road Scholarship.
- Tuition
- The Belt and Road Scholarship has three classes: Class A covers tuition and accommodation, Class B covers tuition, and Class C pays a CNY 1,000 monthly living allowance for 10 months for language students only.
- Language requirement
- Applicants must be aged 18 to 30 with senior high school education or above, and CSC master's applicants must be under 35 with HSK Level 4 for Chinese-taught programmes.
- Verified fact
- Applications are submitted through the university's own system at admission.shupl.edu.cn.
- Tuition notes
- Published in the fee section (五、费用介绍) of the university's 2026 international student admissions brochure of 29 October 2025. These are annual or per-programme tuition figures and are recorded here rather than as an application fee.
Source: Shanghai University of Political Science and Law International Students Office — 2026 international student admissions brochure and 2026 CSC High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure, both published 29 October 2025. 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 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 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 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?
The latest official information checked September 17, 2026 says: Shanghai University of Political Science and Law (上海政法学院) publishes dated windows through its International Students Office (留学生工作办公室, iso.shupl.edu.cn). For the 2026 intake, the Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure (2026年上海政法学院中国政府奖学金高水平研究生项目招生简章), published 29 October 2025, states its application deadline verbatim as "本项目申请材料提交截止时间为2025年12月31日" — 31 December 2025 — and adds that CSC applicants should sit the CSCA test no later than the April sitting and submit their application no later than May. The general 2026 international student admissions brochure (上海政法学院2026年国际学生招生简章), published the same day, 29 October 2025, sets out the two-stage route for self-funded and scholarship applicants — apply through admission.shupl.edu.cn, then sit the university's selection test and expert committee review — but publishes no separate calendar closing date for self-funded applications. Applications are made through the university's own system at admission.shupl.edu.cn. Both 2026 notices were the most recent published as of 17 September 2026; the 2026 CSC High-Level Postgraduate deadline of 31 December 2025 has passed, and no notice naming the 2027 intake had been published when this was checked. Check the current notice for your degree, route, and intake before applying.
What can I study at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law on a CSC scholarship?
Fields listed for Shanghai University of Political Science and Law in Shanghai include 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.
Does Shanghai University of Political Science and Law charge an application fee?
Shanghai University of Political Science and Law charges a registration fee (报名费 / 报名注册费) of CNY 400 per person. The 2026 Chinese Government Scholarship High-Level Postgraduate Program brochure, published 29 October 2025, states it verbatim in the application procedure: "缴纳报名注册费 400 元人民币 / 人" — pay a registration fee of 400 yuan per person. The general 2026 international student admissions brochure, published the same day, lists it in its fee section as "2. 报名费： 400 元 / 人". The university's International Students Office also operates a dedicated page titled 注册费转账信息 (registration fee transfer information) giving the bank account for paying it. This is the application-stage fee and not tuition: the same general brochure publishes a separate full tuition table of CNY 21,500 to 32,000 per year for bachelor's programmes, CNY 25,000 to 50,000 per year for master's programmes, CNY 1,200 to 18,000 for language programmes and CNY 23,000 to 30,000 for general advanced programmes, all recorded under tuition instead.
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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