Shandong University
Shandong University (SDU) is one of the oldest and leading universities in China, founded in 1901. It is part of the national “985” and “211” projects, has eight campuses located in Qingdao, Jinan, and Weihai, and enrolls over 60,000 students, including many international students. The university offers a wide range of programs — from humanities to engineering and medicine — and actively cooperates with overseas institutions, providing preparatory courses and scholarships for international students.
Quick Facts
About University
It traces its roots to a medical school founded in 1864 and Shandong Imperial College established in 1901, making it one of the earliest national universities in modern China.
The university offers a full range of disciplines, including philosophy, economics, law, education, literature, history, science, engineering, agriculture, medicine, management, and fine arts.
SDU is highly active in research, with 18 disciplines ranked in the global top 1% by ESI and several, such as chemistry, engineering, materials science, and clinical medicine, in the top 0.1%.
It collaborates with nearly 200 partner institutions in over 30 countries and regions, striving to become a world-class university with a distinctive Chinese character.
Academic Programs
Taught in EnglishSchool of Basic Medical Sciences
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
School of Nursing and Rehabilitation
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
School of Foreign Languages and Literature
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
School of Economics
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
School of Mechanical Engineering
Specific directions for this program have not been defined yet.
Intakes & Deadlines
Available intake periods for application
Fall 2026
Fall 2026
Admission Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Basic Requirements
English Language Level
6
80
How to Enroll
Follow these steps to apply Shandong University
Register in SDU’s online application system
Go to the application website at www.apply.sdu.edu.cn create an account, and then log in to start your application.
Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.
In the system, complete all required fields (personal information, education, program, etc.) and upload the scanned copies of the necessary documents.
Pay the application fee.
After receiving the preliminary admission letter, pay the 400 RMB non-refundable application fee.
Application review and selection.
The university reviews the applications, may request an interview or additional documents, and announces the decisions through the application system.
«Confirmation Form for Study in China»
After acceptance, you will receive an electronic Admission Letter and a Confirmation Form for Study in China (JW-202 or DQ).
Registration at the university.
Upon arrival in China, you must register at Shandong University within the period specified in the admission letter. During registration, the originals of your documents (high school diploma
Cost of Study
Full breakdown of tuition and living costs
Campus Life
Facilities and student experience
• Qingdao Campus
World-class facility
• Weihai Campus
World-class facility
• Baotuquan Campus
World-class facility
• Hongjialou Campus
World-class facility
• Qianfoshan Campus
World-class facility
• Central Campus
World-class facility