This week AnyHelper visits another top university in Shanghai:
East China Normal University
AnyHelper talked to some international students at ECNU. Listen to what they said:
Campus Scenes
Introduction
East China Normal University, also known as ECNU, is an elite research university founded in 1951. A group of several influential universities including Kwang Hua University, Great China University, Fudan University, and Tongji University built the foundation of ECNU through contributing faculty and mergers. ECNU became the first national training university for teachers, and throughout the 20th century built its reputation as one of Chinas greatest universities of education. ECNU has also garnered considerable respect in the fields of social science, economics, and other fields. In 1996, the university joined Project 211 to receive government funding.
ECNU has two primary campuses. The Putuo Campus is home to the universitys Confucius Institute, Chinese language program for international students, and various research institutes. This campus has fewer academic departments compared to Minhang Campus, but some examples include the School of Design, School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, and Faculty of Education. Putuo Campus is particularly noted for its natural beauty including various ponds, streams, and trees. The Minhang Campus of ECNU is neighbored by Shanghai Jiao Tong University and is home to a majority of the universitys undergraduate and graduate students. Some departments at Minhang Campus include the School of Communication, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, as well as the Faculty of Economics and Management.
International and domestic rankings of the school
In the 21st century, ECNU has become a global university with over 3,500 international students annually and 560 international staff members. ECNU joined Project 985 in 2006 to be part of a select group of prestigious universities in China receiving special funding for research and development. In 2011, New York University Shanghai was established in collaboration with ECNU, becoming the first American university to receive independent status from the Chinese Ministry of Education. Additional partnerships have been formed with the University of Pennsylvania, University of Tokyo, and University of Warwick, and among others. ECNU currently has 11 research institutes, 58 departments, and 23 full-time schools. The university is listed by the QS Top Universities ranking in the #531-540 band worldwide and #25 domestically.
Majors available for foreign students
At ECNU, the only undergraduate major taught in English is business administration, which is hosted at the Minhang campus. For those who are interested in studying with a Chinese language curriculum, there are nearly 80 majors to choose from including economics, history, law, and product design. If you would like to see a comprehensive list of undergraduate majors taught in Chinese, click HERE.
Applicants for undergraduate programs must provide a notarized high school diploma (or record of impending graduation), HSK 4 certificate for programs in the Chinese language department, HSK 5 certificate or above for other programs, and valid passport in order to be eligible. Applicants must also include the application form (which can be found here: lxsapply.ecnu.edu.cn), statement of purpose (written in 500-800 words, except for applicants of International English and School of International Chinese Studies) with their application as well.
Departmental requirements for freshmen include a video of self-introduction and design project for the School of Design, latest original works for applicants of the Department of Fine Art, and interviews for applicants of the School of International Chinese Studies, Faculty of Education, Department of Music, and English program for overseas students.
To apply for undergraduate programs at ECNU, click HERE.
Masters students have over 100 different programs to choose from, seven of which are taught in English, including International Relations, International Governance and Business, Political Theory, Chinese Philosophy, Anthropology, Statistics, and the AEBS Double Degree Masters Program. A full list of all masters programs at ECNU is available HERE.
In order to be eligible for masters study at ECNU, applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid passports, HSK 5 with a score of 210 or above for majors taught in Chinese (or IELTS above 6 or TOEFL above 80 for programs taught in English) and a bachelors degree diploma. Additional documents that must be included in the application include the application form, an official transcript, a study or research plan (written in Chinese or in English, no less than 800 words), recommendation letters from two professors or associate professors, a photocopy of your passport (including the personal information page and Chinese visa pages), physical examination report, and an essay related to your major (around 1000 words). Applicants for art-related majors should submit their portfolios.
To apply for masters programs at ECNU, click HERE.
Scholarships available for international students
The Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS) only supports undergraduate and postgraduate studies taught in Chinese at ECNU. The SGS has two different categories. Category A of the scholarship includes an exemption from tuition fees, free on-campus accommodation, comprehensive medical insurance and a living stipend (masters students receive 3000 RMB per month, and doctoral students receive 3500 RMB per month). Category B includes exemption from tuition fees and provides comprehensive medical insurance. Undergraduates are only eligible for Category B, but postgraduates can apply to Categories A and B.
The required documents for the SGS application include one original copy of the application form with the applicants signature, a copy of bachelor or masters diploma and degree certificate for Type A applicants, senior high school diploma for Type B applicants with both certified and translated (if documents are not in English or Chinese) by an authorized person, pre-graduation certificate, a final copy of the applicants final academic transcript certified and translated (if documents are not in English or Chinese) by an authorized person, a copy of the HSK 5 certificate, a personal statement in English or Chinese with at least 1,000 words (for Type A applicants, include education, work experience, a study plan, and research interests), a single letter of reference for Type B applicants (the letter should be written by a high school teacher), two letters of reference for Type A applicants (written by professors or associate professors) in English or Chinese, a copy of the remittance note for the application fee, and a copy of the applicants passport (valid beyond 30th September 2019).
To apply for the SGS, click HEREto read more about it and click HEREto submit your application.
Clubs and Organizations:
ECNU counts with more than 110 student organizations coordinating the scholarly, extracurricular, and curricular circles of the students' life. ECNU scholars are dynamic on and outside the classroom. Being able to take part in a wide assortment of premiums and to improve their social skills is highly encouraged at ECNU. Students associations in the University cover six areas: scholastic, training for career improvements, public welfare, sports, recreation, and illustrational arts. The best part for these student organizations at ECNU is that every year the school officials provide an assessment for all the organizations gifting a five-star medal to the best one according to their popularity and contribution to the university and the community. Some of the most popular student organizations are the Yang Zhi Shui Drama Club that focuses on providing their members with any experiences in the drama field artistic and technical. Another popular organization is the O3 Society (Our Own Oasis), which is the only organization at ECNU focusing on environmental issues at the university and achieving the organizations goals through lectures and field trips.
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