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A large comprehensive 985 option in Jinan for applicants wanting broad subject choice, strong regional recognition and lower living costs than Beijing or Shanghai.
Shandong University 83.5
山东大学 · Jinan, Shandong
985211Double First-Class
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Key numbers
| Int’l students | 1,612 |
|---|---|
| Campus area | 533 ha |
| Faculty & staff | 4,530 |
Source: http://www.en.sdu.edu.cn/info/1142/4095.htm
Figures are as published by the universities and may be outdated or defined differently. Always verify with the university.
Recommendation index
A transparent 0–100 recommendation index. 70 points are the base: a university enters this catalogue only after passing the basic screen (China's Ministry of Education list, a degree CSCSE can verify, programmes open to international students), so all of them are options worth considering. The remaining 30 points are scored from public figures, and the largest part of that is a published overall-strength standing (ShanghaiRanking / 软科, 2025 edition). It is our own composite — not an official ranking and not a measure of teaching quality.
| Index | 83.5 83.5 / 100 |
|---|---|
| In our catalogue (base points) | 70 / 70 |
| Overall strength (public ranking standing) | 10 / 24 · #23/812 · 2025 |
| Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9) | 1.8 / 2.4 · 985 |
| Scale (registered students) | — |
| Faculty intensity (staff per student) | — |
| Internationalisation (international student share) | — |
| Campus size (hectares) | 0.3 / 0.3 · 533 ha |
Based on 3 of 6 indicators (missing ones are excluded, not counted as zero).
Composition: base 70 (in the catalogue) + assessment 30 (published overall-strength standing as the main part, then level, scale, faculty intensity, internationalisation, campus size). Indicators without data are excluded.
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About
Shandong University (山东大学) is a large comprehensive public university based in Jinan, Shandong province. It is listed under the 985 and 211 Projects and the Double First-Class initiative and was founded in 1901. International students can apply at bachelor's, master's and doctoral level, subject to each programme's requirements. Jinan is a provincial capital with moderate living costs and good high-speed rail links to Beijing and Shanghai; it is the main university from this city in our directory. Programme fees, language requirements and application deadlines differ by programme and intake, so check the university's official website (sdu.edu.cn) for the details that apply to you.
| Chinese name | 山东大学 |
|---|---|
| City | Jinan |
| Province | Shandong |
| Type | 985, 211, Double First-Class |
| Founded | 1901 |
| Competent authority | 教育部 |
| MOE code | 4137010422 |
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
Official admissions snapshot
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Official application route
Shandong University operates across multiple campuses. Start from the international-study site, then confirm which campus and school deliver the programme before preparing documents.
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- Whether the programme uses a separate application system or deadline.
- The current international-student guide and scholarship route.
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For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Shandong University.
- Language route: English-taught programmes usually do not require HSK at entry; Chinese-taught programmes typically expect HSK 4 or 5.
- Documents: transcripts, graduation certificate, recommendation letters, passport pages and a foreigner physical examination form — some need notarisation or translation.
- Scholarships: CSC, provincial and university awards run their own deadlines, usually earlier than the university's own intake deadline.
- Timing: most intakes begin in September, with applications opening in the previous autumn and closing in spring.
Admission requirements
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Tuition
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Programs
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Disclaimer
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Common questions
Where is Shandong University located?
Shandong University (山东大学) is in Jinan, Shandong, China. The campus covers about 533 hectares.
How many international students study at Shandong University?
Publicly reported figures list about 1,612 international students.
Is Shandong University part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: 985, 211, Double First-Class.
How do I apply to Shandong University?
Applications go through the university's own portal or the CSC online system, and each programme sets its own documents and deadline. If you are not sure which route fits your case, ask our team first.
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