Application Guide Without Service Fee Guide you how to apply for studying in Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance & Study in lixin
Application & admission
Brief Introduction of SLU
Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance (SLU) is a public full-time general higher education institution offering distinctive accounting and finance programs. It was formed in June 2016 by amalgamating Shanghai Lixin University of Commerce and Shanghai Finance University. The university traces its roots back to the Lixin education founded by Dr. Pan Xulun, a renowned educator, accounting expert and the "father of modern accounting in China" in 1928. Running for around 100 yeas, it has been hailed as one of the birthplaces of modern accounting education in China and the cradle of future financiers. In 2022, School of Business and Administration was awarded full accreditation of five years by AACSB international.
SLU currently has three campuses in Pudons, Songiang and Xuhui respectively, covering an area of more than 1,200 mu (about 800,000 square meters). There are more than 19,000 full-time students in the university, including over 370 graduate students. The university has 3 master degree programs and 40 undergraduate majors. There are more than 1,630 faculty and staff members, among whom over 1,240 are full-time teachers. More than 460 full- time teachers have senior professional titles, and over 700 full-time teachers have doctoral degrees.
Eligibility
Basic Requirements:
1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health.
2. Applicants for undergraduate programs: must be at least 18 years old and no more than 40 years old, with high school diploma or equivalent.
3. Applicants for Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students: must be no more than 25 years old and not eligible for other Chinese government scholarships at the same time.
4. International students who are immigrants living in the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan with foreign nationality or whose parents) is (are) Chinese citizen(s) and living in a foreign country and who obtained their foreign nationality at the time of birth, shall have an effective foreign passport or certificate of nationality for at least four years and have in recent four years (as of April 30th, 2025 lived outside China for two years Nine months of living outside China in a year shall be deemed one year of living abroad, subject to entry and exit seals).Language Requirements:
1. Application for academic programme taught in Chinese: In addition to general application materials, international students have to submit a certificate of HSK4 or higher.
2. Application for academic programme taught in English, the English language proficiency must meet one of the following requirements:
(1) Native or official language.
(2) IELTS score above 6.0 (inclusive), TOEFL score above 80 (inclusive) or equivalent English proficiency level.
Undergraduate Programmes
Programme details
Study Duration
The duration of full-time undergraduate programme for international students is 4 years, and the period of study in the programme ranges from 3 to 6 years, including the time for suspension with academic status not removed.Application materials
The following materials should be prepared in complete and clear electronic files (PDF, JPG, etc.)
1. Online Application Form for International Admissions
2. Passport Copy (photo page)
3. Passport size ID photo
4. High school diploma or any equivalent certificates (Fresh graduates provide a pre-graduation certificate), and a Chinese or English version shall be provided for non-Chinese or non-English certificates.
5. Transcripts Copies of all senior high school courses
6. Academic transcripts for Chinese or English language
7. Study plan in China. Written in Chinese or English language according to the teaching language of the program.
8. Bank statement (Template Download at https://Ilx.lixin.edu.cn/2021/1103/c567a2218/page.htm)
9. Certificate of no criminal record
10. Medical Report
11. Photocopies of other supporting materials
Notes: Application fees would not be refunded once paid. The original copies of all the foregoing materials will be double checked when students register at SLU. Anyone would be disqualified for admission in case of breach.
Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students
Scholarship Types
Application materials
The following materials should be prepared in complete and clear electronic files (PDF, JPG, etc.)
1. Application Form for Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students (submitted on "Study in Shanghai*").
2. Online Application Form for International Admissions (submitted on SLU application system for international students).
3. Passport Copy (photo page)
4. Passport size ID photo
5. High school diploma or any equivalent certificates (Fresh graduates provide a pre-graduation certificate), and a Chinese or English version shall be provided for non-Chinese or non-English certificates.
6. Transcripts Copies of all senior high school courses
7. Academic transcripts for Chinese or English language
8. Study plan in China. Written in Chinese or English language according to the teaching language of the program.
9. Two Recommendation Letters
10. Certificate of no criminal record11. Medical Report
12. A certificate of HSK4 or higher is required for application for Type B Scholarship, and a certificate of HSK5 or higher is required for application for Type A Scholarship; HSK certificates are not required for international students who will be taught in English, but international students from non-English-speaking countries are required to submit an academic transcript for an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher or a TOEFL score of 80 or higher, or a document certifying the equivalent English proficiency level;
13. Photocopies of other supporting materials
Notes: Application fees would not be refunded once paid. The original copies of all the foregoing materials will be double checked when students register at SLU. Anyone would be disqualified for admission in case of breach.
Application Schedule
How to apply
Please refer to this graphic to submit application, which helps you speed up the application process and get your on-campus gift .
1. SLU international Undergraduate programs, please apply through the "Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance International Student Application Website". Please save your username and password. If you have any questions, please refer to the enrollment guide.
(Enter the consultation room to get the registration link)
2. Shanghai Government Scholarship for International Students, please submit the online application at "Study in Shanghai" https://edu.sh.gov.cn/study_cn/.
3. After the online submission, please check the "Inbox" within the platform timely and supplement relevant materials as required.
Pay Application fee
Please transfer the application fee RMB 400 and submit the payment receipt in the system after preliminary review. You can pay your application fees in person at SLU or through a bank transfer.
Please noted with applicant's name or passport number when making bank transfer. Details about our bank account are specified below:
Pre-admission interview
1. The admission examination is conducted by applicants submitting videos, focusing on evaluating their overall qualities and language proficiency.2.Video content: Applicants are required to record a 3-5 minutes video for self-introduction, including personal information, about SLU, professional knowledge and study plan, living and learning ability under the background of Chinese culture, interests and hobbies, etc.
Admission
1. Admission criteria: Applicants will be admitted based on their performance in interviews, high school scores and other performance.2. Admission Result: Applicants can check the admission result on the application system or at https://Ixlx.lixin.edu.cn/. The admission result will not be informed via phone call.3. Distribution of admission materials: The admitted students will receive the Admission Notice and other admission materials issued by the school. At the same time, they must download the Visa Application for Study in China (JW202 Form) from the system.4. Admitted Shanghai Government Scholarship holders shall apply a visa at the Chinese embassy or consulate-general in their countries with a valid passport, Visa Application for Study in China (JW202 Form), Admission Notice of Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance and Physical Examination Record for Foreigners, and register within the period of time specified by SLU. Otherwise, it would be deemed scholarship waiver.
Accommodation
SLU offer two room types for international students: Double room and Quad room. Air conditioning, beds, desks and wardrobes are provided in the rooms. There are public facilities such as bathrooms, toilets and laundry rooms in the dormitory. Admitted students can make room reservations in the registration system. Accommodation costs are detailed in the table below.
