2027 SHOU Bachelor Degree Programs Prospectus

  Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) is a multi-disciplinary, applied research university, jointly built by the Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, the State Oceanic Administration, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. The predecessor of SHOU was Jiangsu Provincial Fisheries College, founded by Zhang Jian and Huang Yanpei in 1912. In 1952, it was upgraded to Shanghai Fisheries College, the first undergraduate fisheries institution in China. It was renamed Shanghai Fisheries University in 1985 and Shanghai Ocean University in 2008. In September 2017, it was selected by the Ministry of Education for China’s “Double First-Class Initiative” construction plan, with Fisheries and Aquaculture designated as its First-Class Discipline. In February 2022, it was included in the second round of the“Double First-Class Initiative” universities.

  Nine disciplines have entered the global top 1% of ESI rankings, including Plant & Animal Science, Agricultural Sciences, Environment/Ecology, Engineering, Biology/Biochemistry, Geosciences, Chemistry, Material Science and Microbiology. Fisheries obtained an A+ rating in the 4th and 5thNational Discipline Assessments.

  SHOU development goals are as follows: by around 2035, it will initially develop into a high-level distinctive university with remarkable international influence; by the middle of this century, it will grow into a high-level distinctive university with important international influence and join the ranks of world-class distinctive universities.

Bachelor Degree Programs 

Program Duration: 4 Years

College of Fisheries and Life Science has a 100-year history of educationand research. It has more than 160 faculty membersand is the largest college of SHOU. During the past 5 years, more than 2000 research papers have been published, around 280 patents have been authorized and 2 National standards in aquaculture have been formulated.   

Major: Aquaculture; Biological Science

College of Marine Living Resource Sciences and Management has a national-level teamof scientists, serving as the Chinese government delegates of eight Regional Fisheries Management Organizations. In the past five years, the college’s researchers have undertaken more than 10 major projects of National Key Research & Development plans, more than 50 major projects of National Natural Science Foundation of China, and more than 200 Provincial and Ministerial Projects.

Major: Marine Fishery Science and Technology; Marine Resources and Environment

College of Oceanography and Ecological Science actively aligns with national strategies and has formed a coastal-nearshore-deep sea-polar path for the evolution and development of the Earth's life system. The college focus on extreme marine processes, aquatic ecosystems, and biological resources, climate change and tackling key technologies for aquatic ecological governance and restoration

Major: Marine Science

College of Food Sciences and Technologywas developed on the basis of the Fisheries Manufacturing Department of Wusong Fisheries School established in 1912 and now has 7 provincial and ministerial scientific research platforms. The discipline of food science and engineering was approved as a key discipline of the Ministry of Agriculture in 1998.

Major: Food Science and Engineering; Biopharmaceuticals

College of Economics and Management currently has over 100 Faculty and Staff, of which 44 Faculty members have senior professional titles. 3 Senior Professors have obtained the position as leading scientist in the National Modern Agricultural Economy Technology System. It has the “Strategic Research and Development Center of China Fisheries”and the “Strategic Research and Development Center of Marine Industry”.

Major: International Economics and Trade

College of Engineering Science and Technologyfocuses on the development of three directions: ship and ocean engineering, marine renewable energy, and marine and fishery engineering. The college has a provincial and ministerial level platform of Shanghai Marine Renewable Energy Engineering Technology Research Center. It also has a certificate for fishery ship design issued by the Ministry of Agricultureand Rural Affairs.

Major: Mechanical Design Manufacturing and Automation; Robotics Engineering; Electrical Engineering and Automation

College of Foreign Languagescurrently has 90faculty staff and has long maintained extensive and close exchanges with renowned universities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea and other countries. 

English professionals proficient in using English in foreign-related industries, English education and teaching, academic research, etc., with research directions including linguistics, translation, literature, regional and national study

Major: English

Application Qualification:

1. Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid ordinary passport, being physically and mentally healthy, and having no criminal record;

2. Hold academic qualifications equivalent to or higher than a Chinese senior high school diploma with outstanding academic performance (GPA ≥ 3.0);

3. Hold thevalidscore report of the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA). Please refer to the“Application Documents Required”for CSCA test subjects required by different majors;

4. Applicants shall be under 25 years of age and hold a valid HSK certificate meeting the requirement of HSK Level 4 with a score of 180 or above.

Fees & Scholarships

Fees

Scholarships

As one of the China’s leading universities and a member of the National “Double First-Class initiative” universities, SHOU regularly accepts international students who have been awarded Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) or the Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS). Additionally, SHOU provides its own “University President Scholarship” (SHOU-PS) to attract excellent international students.

1. CSC- Chinese Government Scholarship

China Scholarship Council (CSC), offered by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, is responsible for the enrollment and the administration of Chinese Government Scholarship programs. CSC covers tuition, expenses for accommodation, medical insurance, and stipendduring the corresponding study period.

(1) CSC Scholarship Type A (Bilateral Program):

Applicants shall directly apply to the designated institutions / Chinese Embassy in your country with their agency code and visit CSCscholarship website (https://www.campuschina.org/) for more information and Pre-Admission Letter for the assistance of scholarship application could be applied at SHOU (www.gjxssqxt.cn)by submitting the application materials.

(2) CSC Scholarship Type B (Chinese University Program Scholarship):

Applicants shall apply both at SHOUapplication website (www.gjxssqxt.cn) and at CSC scholarship website(https://www.campuschina.org/) . After selection process, SHOU will shortlist the candidates, give the candidate with the Pre-Admission Letter and recommend the selected candidates to CSC council. The CSC council will review the application materials and issue the final scholarship result.

SHOU Agency Code: 10264

2.SGS - Shanghai Government Scholarship

For the purpose of constructing the science and technology innovation center with global influence, promoting the international cooperation and communication, and attracting more outstanding prospective international students to study in Shanghai, Shanghai Municipal People’s Government has set up Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students (hereinafter referred to SGS) since 2006. It is established to fund distinctive prospective international students to study in higher educational institutions in Shanghai.

Application website:

Applicants shall apply atwww.gjxssqxt.cn.

3. SHOU - PS: Shanghai Ocean University Presidential Scholarship

As one of China’s leading universities and a member of the national level “Double First-Class” initiative,SHOU provides its own “Shanghai Ocean University Presidents Scholarship” (referred to as SHOU - PS) to those students who are willing to pursue degree programs.

Application website:

Applicants shall apply at www.gjxssqxt.cn

Please refer to the latest documents issued by SHOU as final ifany changes have been made.

Application Deadline

May 30th ,2027.

Application Procedures

Step 1: Take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment for Undergraduate Admission. Students are required to take the China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) organized by the China Scholarship Council under the Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China, and obtain test scores. Students can visit the official CSCA website (www.csca.cn) for specific test dates and content information.

Step2: Register at SHOU application website(www.gjxssqxt.cn), complete the application form and submit all required application documents.CSC Scholarship applicants should also register and submit the application form onCSC scholarshipwebsite(https://www.campuschina.org/).

Step3: Pay applicationfeeof RMB 400 by transfer.The application fee is non-refundable if paid.

Step4: Participate in the interview. After receiving the interview notice, please attend the interview on time. The specific interview time is subject to the email notification. Please ensure that the email address is correct. Applicants who fail to participate on time without notice will be regarded as automatic withdrawal.

Step 5: Track the application status online. Please login toyour SHOU application accountonlineto check your application status, or follow the feedback sent to the email account you provided in the application system.

Step 6: Check the admission results. The results will be issued at www.gjxssqxt.cnand you can checkit via your application portal. For applicants who have been officially admitted by SHOU, SHOU will inform them of the admission result and issue the admissionnotice via email.Admitted students must register at the designated dateon the admission letter and bring the original graduation diploma, transcripts, non-criminal record, physical examination record to be checkedwhen registering at SHOU. Your enrollment will be canceledif you cannot providethe requiredoriginal copy of relevant certificates.

Application Documents Required:

1. Passport photocopy

•  A clearly visible copy of your valid personal type passport with name, photo, birth date, place of birth, date of issue, and date of expiry.

・ Visa page is required for applicants who are currently living outside their own country of residence.

・ The passport must be valid on or after 1 March 2028.

・ The passport can not be changed after the submission of the application until enrollment.

2. 1-inch electronic personal photo. JPG format.

3. Degree certificate and transcripts of previous education

Please provideoriginals high school diploma and all years’ transcripts.

・ The photocopies of the original certificate should have the school’s official stamp and/or the signature of the president. If the original ones are not in Chinese or English, they must be translated and notarized by authorized institution.

・ Graduating students should provide the photocopies of pending graduation certificate(the expected date of obtaining the graduation certificate must be prior to August 31 of the current year) and transcripts up to the most recent semester for applying for degree programs.However, official graduation diploma and transcripts of all years must be submitted promptly after receiving them.

・ Original copies must be provided on registration day.

4. Language Proficiency Certificate

Ifapplying for Chinese-taught programs, please provide HSK Certificate receivedwithin the last 2 years:

• Bachelor program requirements: a valid Level 4 certificate with a scoreof 180or above.

• If applying for Chinese language courses along with undergraduate program, please provide a valid HSK Level 3 Certificatewith a scoreof 180or above.

5. Personal Statementand Study Plan

Write your personal basic information, including advantages and hobbies, relevant skills, experience, or achievements gained from previous education,work and other activities.Write your understanding of China, reasons for choosing SHOU, study objectives, future research and career plan during the study period.

6. Foreigner Physical Examination certificate (valid within six months before the date of application submission)

Applicants can download the form at: www.gjxssqxt.cn.

Applicants should strictly follow the requirements of the Physical Examination Record For Foreigner and provide a detailed report of blood examination. Incomplete records, those without the signature of the doctor, the official stamp of the hospital or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid.     .

7. Non-Criminal Record (valid within six months before the date of application submission)

Notarized Chinese or English translation is required for non-Chinese and English versions.

8. Statement of Financial Support

The statement can be Bank Deposit Statement or Financial Statement. It should be completed by the applicant and his/her sponsor, then be signed, scanned and uploaded online as one of the application documents.

9. Guardian’s commitment (16~18 years old)

Applicants who are from 16 years old to 18 years old need to provide guardian’s commitment letter. You can download the form on our website: www.gjxssqxt.cn. Please fulfill the form and sign it.  

10. The China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA)transcripts

Applicants who apply for Bachelor degree should register at www.csca.cnand participate in China Scholastic Competency Assessment and upload the valid China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) transcripts on our application website(www.gjxssqxt.cn) before theapplication deadline on May 30, 2027.

It's suggestsed that the test dates for applicants will be November 2026, December 2026, January 2027, March 2027 and April 2027. For information on CSCA registration and related test details, please visit the following official website: www.csca.cn. 

The SHOU required test subjects for our each major are listed below.

CSCA adopts a classification model of compulsory subjects plus elective subjects in its subject configuration, with a total of 5 subjects divided into two major categories: Professional Chinese and Foundational Disciplines. Please refer to the table below for detailed information.

Note: for the Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry tests, applicants may choose either Chinese or English as the test language.

11. Two Recommendation Letters

Written in English or Chinese by two different teaching faculty members whoare employed in the related academic field. One referee should be applicant’s former instructor. Therecommendation lettermust be dated after September 1st, 2026, and shall include the referee’s position, affiliation, contact phone number, email address and originalsignature.

Visa Application

Shanghai Ocean University adopts an application-review system for admissions. The university conducts comprehensive evaluation of applicants and selects candidates on merit. No further explanations will be given to applicants who have not received admission results.

Students accepted by SHOU will receive an Admission Email which includes an Admission Notice, link to download Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201 or JW202). All documents will be in electronic version. No hard copy will be sent to students. With these documents, students must apply for X-Type Chinese Visa (Study Visa) at their local Chinese embassy or consulate. The students are required to study at Shanghai offline in September 2027. Deferral of admission is not permitted without the university’s approval. Original application documents will be verified upon registration. Failure to present the original documents will result in cancellation of admission eligibility.

Accommodation

SHOU offers International Student Apartments available on campus. A public common area including astudy lounge, activity room, as well as kitchens and laundry rooms are located on the first floor.All rooms are equipped with anair conditioner, bed, desk, wardrobe, and other basicnecessities.

International student's room type will be based on the availability of the apartment. The university will arrange the dormitory before registration. International students do not need to select the room. The change of dormitory may occur according to the latest arrangements of university.

Bank Account Information

International Student Office

Shanghai Ocean University

Address: 999 Hucheng Ring Road, Shanghai, China 201306

Tel: +86-21-61900763

E-mail: admissions@shou.edu.cn

Website: www.shou.edu.cn，https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/18220/list.htm 

WeChat Official Account:留学SHOU