Programs

Who Can Apply:

Eligibility
Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a valid passport.

Health and Character
Applicants should be in good health and possess good character, which includes being physically and mentally healthy and meeting the medical examination requirements of both the country and the university. Applicants should also have no criminal record and maintain a friendly attitude towards China. Furthermore, applicants must be well-behaved and willing to comply with Chinese laws and regulations, as well as the rules of SJTU.

Educational Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree (or above) recognized in China is required.

Application Procedure:

Step 1: Complete SJTU Online Application and SAIF MF Online Application
Complete and submit online application at both SAIF MF International Student Application Portal and SJTU International Application Portal (http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn) before the application deadline of each round.

Please be noted that the SJTU portal and SAIF portal are separate and not linked. You should file two applications to both university level (SJTU portal) and school level (SAIF Portal). This is mandatory requirement of your application, enrollment and scholarship consideration.

Step 2: Attend an Interview (Invitation Only)
Interviews are by invitation only. Receiving an invitation to interview indicates that your application has reached an advanced stage of consideration, but it does not guarantee admission. For most international candidates who are not able to attend on-site interviews, we will schedule online interviews.

Step 3: Application Review and Verification
Applications will be further reviewed by both SAIF and SJTU. Failure to submit valid documentation, pass SJTU's final review, or meet any other requirement listed by SJTU and SAIF will result in unsuccessful application.

Step 4: Admissions Decision
After your application has been reviewed by both SAIF and SJTU, you will receive the SAIF Master of Finance program’s application decision. The decision is subject to your successful completion of SJTU application and admissions process. For admitted candidates, SJTU will issue the final Graduate Admission Offer (录取通知书).

If you have any questions during the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us at mf.admissions@saif.sjtu.edu.cn.

Application Materials:

A completed online application form;
Current Resumes/CV;
Official university transcript;
Copy of graduation certificates (if graduated);
Two reference letters;
Essays;
A one-minute video;
Photocopy of the information page of your passport;
TOEFL or IELTS (view language requirements for waiver eligibility);
GRE or GMAT (recommended but not required);
Optional: HSK, CPA/CFA certifications;

School Code:
GRE code: 4481
GMAT code: 6QS‐S6‐21

Note: If your documents are not in English or Chinese, please have them translated into either English or Chinese by an authorized translation agency. Then upload both the translated and original documents onto the application system.

Application Deadlines:

The Admissions Committee gives every application the fullest possible review. Please allow up to 8 weeks after each application deadline to get your admissions decisions.