Shanghai Zhongqiao Vocational & Technical University
上海中侨职业技术大学 — International Students Guide 2026
Established in 1993, SHZQU is a non-profit private institution in Jinshan, Shanghai. Upgraded to a vocational undergraduate university in 2019 — the ONLY institution in Shanghai selected as a national pilot for undergraduate-level vocational education. In 2022, SHZQU gained authorization to confer bachelor's degrees. Supported by Zeta Group (Top 500 Chinese manufacturer), SHZQU ranked #7 in Shanghai and #2 among private universities in China (2024).
📍 Location
No. 3888 Caolang Road, Jinshan District, Shanghai
Accessible by Metro Line 22 and campus shuttle.
40 minutes to central Shanghai.
🎓 Academic Profile
- 25 Bachelor's Degree Programs
- 20 Associate Degree (D3) Programs
- 9 Specialized Schools
- Degrees: Engineering, Business, Health, Arts
- Medium of instruction: Mandarin Chinese (degrees); English (exchange programs)
🌍 International Accreditation
- ACQUIN Accredited (Germany)
- AACSB Member Institution
- Partner: 30+ international universities
- Semester Exchange & Short-term programs available in English
🏭 Industry Connections
- 245 enterprise partners including Fortune 500
- Backed by Zeta Group (Top 500 China)
- 98%+ employment rate for graduates
- Strong ties: manufacturing, healthcare, hospitality, e-commerce
🍽️ Dining
Multiple canteens with Chinese, Asian & Western options. 15–20 RMB per meal.
📚 Library
Modern library with digital resources, study rooms, and international journals.
🎭 Clubs & Activities
50+ student clubs: arts, music, sports, entrepreneurship, cultural exchange.
⚽ Sports
Swimming pool, gym, basketball courts, football field, tennis courts & running track.
🔬 Training Labs
Industry-standard labs for nursing, manufacturing, hospitality, culinary, and ICT.
🏠 Accommodation
On-campus dorms: shared twin rooms with AC, Wi-Fi, laundry. 2,000–2,500 RMB/month.
🏥 School of Nursing & Health
- Nursing (Bachelor)
- Medical Laboratory Technology
- Health Management
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
⚙️ School of Intelligent Manufacturing
- Mechanical Design & Manufacturing
- Industrial Automation
- New Energy Vehicles
- Robotics Technology ⭐ Best for Trade background
💻 School of Digital Technology
- Computer Science & Technology
- Software Engineering
- E-Commerce
- Artificial Intelligence
🏨 School of Hospitality & Tourism
- Hotel Management
- Tourism Management
- Culinary Arts
- Exhibition & Event Management
📊 School of Business
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- International Trade
- Human Resource Management
🎨 School of Design & Arts
- Visual Communication Design
- Environmental Art Design
- Fashion Design
- Digital Media Arts
| Program Type | Duration | Language | Entry Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 4 years | Mandarin | High school diploma + HSK 4 |
| Associate Degree (D3) | 3 years | Mandarin | High school diploma + HSK 3 |
| Semester Exchange | 1 semester | English | University enrollment letter |
| Short-term Program | 2–6 weeks | English | High school graduate |
| Item | RMB | USD | EUR | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 📚 TUITION | ||||
| Semester Exchange Program | FREE | FREE | FREE | Tuition fully waived |
| Short-Term — Courses & Activities | 300 total | ~$42 | ~€38 | Per program |
| Degree Programme (Bachelor) | Contact university directly | Confirm with admissions | ||
| 🏠 ACCOMMODATION | ||||
| On-Campus Dorm (shared twin/month) | 2,000–2,500 | ~$278–347 | ~€250–313 | Meals not included |
| 🍽️ FOOD | ||||
| Campus canteen (per meal) | 15–20 | ~$2–3 | ~€2–3 | Very affordable |
| Daily food budget | 60–200 | ~$8–28 | ~€8–25 | Depends on preference |
| 🚌 TRANSPORT & ACTIVITIES | ||||
| Public transport (daily) | ~20 | ~$3 | ~€3 | Bus to city center |
| Taxi to city center (one way) | ~250 | ~$35 | ~€31 | One-time trip |
| Company visits / field trips | 400–650/trip | ~$56–90 | ~€50–81 | Meals often included |
| 💡 Est. Total Monthly Cost | 2,300–3,500 | ~$320–490 | ~€290–440 | Accommodation + food + transport |
🏆 Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC)
Covers: Full tuition + accommodation + living allowance (~2,500 RMB/month) + health insurance. Administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). Apply through your home country's Ministry of Education or directly via CSC portal. Deadline: typically March–April each year.
🌿 Shanghai Government Scholarship
For international students enrolled in Shanghai universities. Covers partial to full tuition. Available for both degree and exchange programs. Apply through SHZQU International Office after admission. Deadline: within 1 month of enrollment.
🔵 SHZQU Institutional Scholarship
University-level merit scholarships for outstanding international students. Covers 20–100% of tuition fees. Based on academic performance, language proficiency, and interview. Renewable annually based on GPA. Contact the International Office for application details.
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