Shanghai University of Finance and Economics: Tuition, Rankings

The roots of the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics can be traced to 1917, when a business program under a higher normal school was opened and 1921, when the first commercial university in China was established. Since then, the institution has been transformed from a single program into elite university offering courses in economics, law, management, arts, and science. It is also a Double First-Class and Project 211 University.

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Overview

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1353	16 %
Asia Rankings	# 263	8 %
China Rankings	# 70	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 1765	21 %
Asia Rankings	# 421	12 %
China Rankings	# 105	—

Tuition Fees at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in RMB
International Students	30,000 RMB

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in RMB
International Students	34,000 RMB - 144,000 RMB

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Shanghai University of Finance and Economics tuition fee pages.

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Degree Programs offered at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

There are several Shanghai University of Finance and Economics majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Shanghai University of Finance and Economics offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.