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
★★★★★★★★★★85.085 / 100
In our catalogue (base points)
70 / 70
Overall strength (public ranking standing)
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Level (985 / 211 / Double First-Class / C9)
1.2 / 2.4 · Double First-Class
Scale (registered students)
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Faculty intensity (staff per student)
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Internationalisation (international student share)
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Campus size (hectares)
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Based on 1 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
Shanghai Conservatory of Music (上海音乐学院) is listed for international undergraduate study in the 2026 VisChat directory. The institution is included through the public CSCA undergraduate index and should be confirmed directly with the university. Programme language, tuition, campus and deadlines must be checked on the university’s current official admissions page.
Chinese name
上海音乐学院
City
Shanghai
Province
上海市
Type
Double First-Class
Founded
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Competent authority
上海市
MOE code
4131010278
Official identifiers from the Ministry of Education: national higher-education list (2026)
Study context and official record for Shanghai Conservatory of Music
This page presents the published undergraduate source record for Shanghai Conservatory of Music. It is a discovery profile, not an academic-quality ranking or an admission decision.
Source record
Listed through the public CSCA undergraduate index as a supplement; confirm current admission directly with the university.
Teaching language
No English-taught undergraduate route is recorded in this dataset. Check current Chinese-taught language requirements.
Programme entries
No programme count was published in the source dataset.
Shanghai is China's largest commercial city and a truly global metropolis, home to leading universities, multinational firms and a vast international community. Our directory lists nine universities here. Study life is competitive and cosmopolitan, with world-class facilities and abundant internships. The cost of living is high, but the city rewards students with culture, networking and excellent transport links to Asia and beyond.
Budget context
Shanghai is among the most expensive Chinese cities for students. A dormitory bed may cost roughly 800-2,000 CNY monthly, while off-campus shared housing often runs 2,500-5,000 CNY or more by district. Canteen meals typically cost 12-30 CNY, and metro fares are modest. Budget carefully for food, transport, data and social life. These are indicative only and vary by campus, housing and lifestyle, so verify current prices locally.
Getting around
Shanghai has one of the world's largest metro systems, plus buses, shared bikes and ferries. Two airports and multiple railway stations offer high-speed trains and flights across China and abroad. Students rely on transit cards or phone QR codes for discounted fares, and the network makes commuting and weekend trips very convenient.
Climate
Shanghai has four seasons: hot, humid summers, mild springs and autumns, and cold, damp winters. Summer can be rainy and typhoon-affected, while winter feels chilly indoors. Pack light summer clothes, a warm waterproof coat, layers for changeable weather and an umbrella.
Verify before applying
Confirm that at least one target undergraduate programme is open in your intake and on the campus named by the university.
Check teaching language, tuition, accommodation and the deadline on the current official programme page.
Use the Ministry of Education and Study in China records to verify recognition; do not treat this directory as an admission decision.
For international students
What applicants usually need to sort out before applying to Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
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.
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Tuition
Requirements differ by programme and intake. Check the current details on the university's official admissions page.
Programs
Bachelor's
Always verify tuition, deadlines and program details with the university's official admissions office.
Disclaimer
Always verify tuition, deadlines and program details with the university's official admissions office.
Common questions
Where is Shanghai Conservatory of Music located?
Shanghai Conservatory of Music (上海音乐学院) is in Shanghai, 上海市, China.
How many international students study at Shanghai Conservatory of Music?
We have not recorded a published figure for this university yet.
Is Shanghai Conservatory of Music part of a national university programme?
It is listed under: Double First-Class.
How do I apply to Shanghai Conservatory of Music?
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.