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About SDU
Shandong University (SDU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Jinan, China.
The university is in top-320 of the best universities in the world, according to QS World University Rankings.
SDU offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
- Location
- Jinan, China
- Establishment year
- 1901
- Students
- 66,652
- International students
- 2,312
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
- 2025#316
By subject
Subject | Place in QS 2024 |
---|---|
Natural Sciences | 352 |
Arts & Humanities | 383 |
Engineering & Technology | 401-450 |
Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 |
Social Sciences & Management | 451-500 |

SDU tuition fees
As in many other universities in the country, the academic calendar at SDU is divided into two semesters. But for convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. For foreign students, the annual tuition at SDU starts from 3,518 USD. The university provides tuition assistance to some students through financial aid programs. They are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
- Academic calendar
- Semesters
- Financial Aid
- Yes
- Bachelor
- Foreign3,518USD/year
- Master
- Foreign4,331USD/year
Study programs at SDU
Medicine
Medicine and Surgery
- Study degree
- MBBS
- Study form
- Full-time
Nursing
- Study degree
- BSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Machine Design, Manufacturing and Automation
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
Finance
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Finance
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Machine Design, Manufacturing and Automation
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
English
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Business Administration
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics
- Study degree
- BA
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- BEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Humanities
International Relations
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Applied Sciences & Professions
Nutrition and Food Hygiene
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Medicine and Health Management
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences
Environmental Science and Engineering
- Study form
- Full-time
Hydraulic Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Population, Resources and Environmental Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Economics & Business Management
Finance
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study form
- Full-time
International Trade
- Study form
- Full-time
Population, Resources and Environmental Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Project Management
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Arts & Humanities
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Computer Science & IT
Control Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Information and Communication Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Law
China Studies
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Social Sciences & Management
China Studies
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
Finance
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
International Relations
- Study degree
- LLM
- Study form
- Full-time
International Trade
- Study form
- Full-time
Population, Resources and Environmental Economics
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Cell Biology
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Control Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
World Economy
- Study degree
- MA
- Study form
- Full-time
Medicine
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Nutrition and Food Hygiene
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Gynecology
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study form
- Full-time
Engineering & Technology
Biomedical Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Civil Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Control Science and Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Electrical Engineering
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Electronic Science and Technology
- Study degree
- MEng
- Study form
- Full-time
Other
Emergency Medicine
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study form
- Full-time
Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study form
- Full-time
Inorganic Chemistry
- Study degree
- MSc
- Study form
- Full-time
Internal Medicine - Nephrosis
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study form
- Full-time
Neurology
- Study degree
- MMed
- Study form
- Full-time

Bachelor degree at SDU
Enrollment in a bachelor's program at SDU is based on the results of entrance exams. Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score is 80. The IELTS score is not lower than 6.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
Master's degree at SDU
In order to enroll at SDU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum IELTS score for admission is 6. TOEFL — 80 or higher.
- IELTS
- 6
- TOEFL iBT
- 80
SDU campus
The campus of SDU is located in Jinan. This is a fairly large city that opens up many opportunities for students: from cafes, restaurants and other entertainment to internships at large companies. But an urban campus can also be a disadvantage, because big city life distracts some students from their studies. The university has a functioning library. In addition to educational materials in various scientific areas, it contains a collection of classical and contemporary literature. Foreigners who come to SDU through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
- Campus Type
- Urban
- Library
- Yes

What to do after graduation
There are many options to stay in the country after completing your studies at the university. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Detailed information can be found on the embassy website. Graduates of SDU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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