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Program ID: CBC2602090026Scholarship Type C
Tuition fee:RMB 0per yearRMB 32,000
Application fee:
None
Service fee:
None
Intake:
2026 Autumn
City:
Shanghai
Degree:
Bachelor
Teaching language:
Chinese

Open only to students from 7 countries. See which

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Basic information

Field
Fine Arts
Program name
S-YangQi
Degree
4 years of Bachelor study
Intake
2026 Autumn
Application deadline
23 Apr 2026

Scholarship information

Scholarship type
Type C
Scholarship duration
All 4 years of the program
Scholarship policy

Scholarship Policy:

Free tuition fee and comprehensive medical insurance.

Campus

Shanghai Conservatory of Music is based in Shanghai. We have not confirmed which campus teaches this programme, or whether it is the same one every year.

Ask an advisor before budgeting for rent or travel.

Application requirements

Nationality

Open only to applicants from Belarus, United States of America, Mongolia, Virgin Islands (British), Viet Nam, Russian Federation and Korea, Republic of.

University’s wording: “This program only accepts students from the following countries: Republic of Belarus,United States of America,Mongolia,British Virgin Islands,Socialist Republic of Vietnam,Russian Federation,Republic of Korea”

Read from the university’s requirements text and not yet confirmed with them directly.

Specific requirements

Age (years old): 18 to 40

Whether accept students who have ever been to China: Yes

Whether minors are accepted: No

Acceptable student's current location: unlimited

Score requirements: Score over 60%.

Application documents
  • Passport-sized Photo
  • Passport ID Page
  • Academic Transcripts (scanned color copy)
  • Highest Degree Diploma (scanned color copy)
  • Foreigner Physical Examination FormThe university supplies a form for this. Ask an advisor for it.
  • Non-criminal Record (scanned color copy)
  • Chinese Language Proficiency CertificateChinese taught majors: HSK Level 4 (180 grades or above)
  • Economic Guarantee Letterschool templatesThe university supplies a form for this. Ask an advisor for it.
  • Application FormDownload the form (Excel, .xlsx)
  • University Application FormSchool templatesThe university supplies a form for this. Ask an advisor for it.
  • Study PlanNo less than 1000 words
  • Residence PermitApplicants in China need a valid visa or residence permit.
  • Study Certificate in ChinaIf you have studied in China need Study Certificate and Transcript.
  • Handwritten Signature
  • Others
  • Letter of commitmentSchool templatesThe university supplies a form for this. Ask an advisor for it.
  • Copy of China Scholastic Competency Assessment(CSCA)transcriptChinese Language for Liberal arts、Mathematics

Supplied by the university for this program.

Fee structure

University fees

Original tuition fee
RMB 32,000 per year
Tuition fee after scholarship
RMB 0 per year
Accommodation fee-Double room
RMB 40 per day
University registration fee
RMB 500 per year · non-refundable
Medical insurance
Required, amount not stated by the university

Joda.edu fees

Application fee
RMB 1,000 per application · non-refundable
Service fee
None. We do not add a fee to the university’s price.

Paid when you send the application. If the university does not admit you, your next application is free, and the same again after every refusal, with no limit. It does not include any fee the university charges itself.

Payable before you arrive

JodaEdu application fee
RMB 1,000 · non-refundable
Registration fee
RMB 500 · non-refundable
Total, so far as we know
RMB 1,500

Tuition, accommodation and insurance are not included. Those are billed at registration, after you arrive.

This total also leaves out document delivery, which the university has not quoted. That cost still applies. Ask an advisor for the figure before you budget to this number.

Special notes

1-Registration fee: 500 RMB (non-refundable) needs to be paid when submitting the application.

2-Application and application fee payment period: from 08:00 a.m. on April 8, 2026 to12:00 noon on April 23, 2026 (GMT+08:00). Late applications will not be accepted.

3-If you do not receive a scholarship, tuition must be paid before reporting to the school.

4-Applicants for this program must take the Chinese Language for Liberal arts、Mathematics sections of the “Academic Proficiency Test for Undergraduate Admission to Chinese Universities” (CSCA Test) administered by the China Scholarship Council (CSC) under the Ministry of Education of China, and submit valid transcripts.

5-CSCA transcripts and HSK certificate must be submitted by May 31 at the latest.

6-Applicants are required to submit exam materials, including academic papers and videos, forreview. Please see below for more details on the exam requirements for different majors.(Exam materials submission period: from 08:00 a.m. on April 27, 2026 to 12:00 noon on May 11, 2026 (GMT+08:00). Late submission will not be accepted.)

7-Application requirements:

1) have certain traditional Chinese instruments competency equivalent to that of a music high school graduate;

2) have a good understanding of the stylesand performance techniques of different kinds of music works, with excellent music interpretation skills;

3) have a good command of correct and standard performance methods,and meet the requirements for the specific instruments the candidate specializes in;

4)master the basics of music and music theory with the ability to sight read stave scores.

Exam Content:

1.Professional Test

Perform two music works from memory. The total length of performance should notexceed 10 minutes.

2.Q&A (Please answer in Chinese)

1)Give a three-minute self-introduction.

2)Share the reasons why you choose Shanghai Conservatory of Music and yourunderstanding of Chinese culture.

3)Talk about your understanding of your chosen major and your plans and goals for future study.

Video Recording Requirements:

1. Please announce the title of each music piece before your performance.

2. Guzheng, gugin and yanggin performance should be horizontally recorded at a levelangle from the front of the performer, with the player's knees visible at the bottom of thescreen. For other musical instrument performance, the video must be recorded vertically to capture the performer's full body and hand movements clearly.

3. Candidates must be formally dressed and keep within the filming range throughout therecording. It is strictly prohibited for any other individuals to appear in the video.

4. The video should be recorded continuously from a fixed angle. Post-editing ormodification to the image or sound is prohibited.

8-Applicants must submit their paper application materials to the International Education College by June 30. Submission Address: International Education College, Shanghai Conservatory of Music 20 Fenyang Road, Shanghai, China.

9-Accommodation Fees:

Double Room: 40 RMB /day;

5,320 RMB /semester

(Accommodation fees are adjusted based on the number of teaching days per semester as per the academic calendar)

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