Shandong University

Key points

• Shandong University · 山东大学 · Jinan
• Reach partner university · 88% fit score
• Fields: Engineering, Business, Chinese Language, Medicine
• Teaching languages: English, Chinese
• Tuition on record: Program-specific
• Admission details verified Aug 2026

Programmes and application routes

Shandong University accepts international students on the routes listed on its official admission page. ChinaPath keeps the programme names, levels and teaching languages in the same record as the requirements, so you can compare without switching between pages.

Application routes on record: Bachelor, Master, PhD, preparatory, Chinese language. Submit through the official route only — third-party agents cannot shorten a review that the university has not started.

• Undergraduate degree routes — Bachelor, Chinese / selected English
• Graduate research routes — Master / PhD, Program-specific
• Preparatory / Chinese Language — Non-degree, Chinese development

Admission requirements and documents

Language requirement on record: Published per route. Confirm the threshold per programme: universities often apply a higher score to medicine, law and joint English-taught degrees.

Documents are the slowest part of the file. Certified translations and notarisation happen outside the university, so they are the first thing to start.

• Passport valid for the full study period
• Highest diploma and transcripts with certified translation
• Language certificate (HSK, IELTS or TOEFL as required)
• Study plan or personal statement for master and doctoral routes
• Two academic reference letters (postgraduate)
• Foreigner Physical Examination Form and financial proof

Costs, scholarships and budget

Tuition on record: Program-specific. Treat it as a baseline: dormitory, medical insurance, residence permit and daily living costs are charged separately and vary by city.

Scholarships come from the Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC), provincial or municipal programmes, and university-level awards. Each has its own deadline and portal, and a scholarship application does not replace the admission application.

• Budget band: Mid
• Add dormitory or private rent, insurance and living costs
• Check whether the scholarship covers insurance and accommodation
• Keep proof of funds for the visa stage

Deadlines and application timeline

Our record shows the application deadline as Program and scholarship specific for the Autumn 2026 intake. Deadlines are set by the university and can move when a programme fills up, so verify before submitting.

Current status in our library: 2026 closed — monitor 2027.

Why ChinaPath recommends it

SDU works well for students who want a comprehensive university and need several degree or preparation routes kept open.

What to watch: Campus location varies by program. Medical recognition needs home-country checks. 2027 dates are not inferred from 2026.

• Broad program range
• Separate official guides improve source confidence
• Preparatory and language routes support staged entry
• Jinan offers a lower-cost alternative to the biggest coastal cities
• Students comparing multiple subject families
• Applicants who may need preparation
• Families prioritising source clarity

How ChinaPath verifies this profile

This profile is based on Official 2026 international application information centre and was verified on Aug 2026. Every figure on the page can be traced back to the source listed below.

Where the university has not published a figure yet, we mark it as pending instead of estimating. When the official admission page changes, the record is re-checked and updated.

Next steps

If Shandong University is on your shortlist, check the language requirement against your current score first, then start the document work. Compare it with one target and one safety option before you commit to a single application.

• Confirm your programme and teaching language
• Check your language score against the requirement
• Start certified translations early
• Build a full budget including city living costs