EXCHANGE PROGRAM PARTNERS

University of Rennes, France

Maastricht University, the Netherlands

University of Lausanne, Switzerland

University of Luxembourg,Luxembourg

Augsburg Universityof Applied Sciences, Germany

Zagreb School of Economics and Management, Croatia

DEADLINES

For the Fall semester ( September 1, 2026 ~ January 17, 2027 ):

For the Spring semester ( February 21 ~ July 4, 2027 ):

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Language of Instruction

English

Course Load

Undergraduates

3 to 5 courses per semester (2 or 3 credits per course)

Course Registration & Drop/Add

The second week of each semester

Transcript

Official transcripts are usually issued in late March for the fall semester and late September for the spring semester.

Department of International Affairs will post official English and Chinese transcripts tothehome universities.

Application

Number of Exchange Students

• Per the student exchange agreement between the two universities.

• Exchange programs are open to undergraduate students.

Exchange Period

• One or two semesters

• Enrollment is possible in the spring semester or fall semester

Entry Requirement

For academic courses, students must meet the following requirements:

1.GPA: 70/100, 2.3/4.0

2.Year of Study

For undergraduate students, applicants should have completed the equivalent of at least one year of full-time study in the program in which they are enrolled at their home university.

3.Applicants must be enrolled as regular students in a partner university and not have graduated from their home universities before completing the mobility period at SDU.

4.Language proficiency

No proof of English proficiency is required, but students are strongly recommended to reach TOEFL iBT 80/IELTS 6.

Nomination

• Nomination Form will be shared with partner universities in March and September.

• Deadline: May 20 for Fall semester,November 20 for Spring semester

Application Period

Exchange students should apply through the SDU online application system.

• Fall semester: March 1 to May 30

• Spring semester: September 1 to November 30

Online Application

Online application portal: http://www.apply.sdu.edu.cn/

1.Create an account: click “Register” to register with your email and nationality.

2.Activate the account.

3.Log into the application system. Select “Exchange Students,” and you will see a list of programs.Based on your intended study duration and instruction language, choose the one that suits you most, and then start the application.

Notes:

All the exchange programs in the application system are listed under the College of International Education. The Admission Office will forward the applicants' materials to a relevant school/college according to the information in the nomination form, transcript, and study plan for further approval.

4.Fill in the application form.

5.Upload the following documents:

• Passport-sized photo

• Information page of your passport (including photo, name, date of birth, place of birth, county of citizenship)

• Official up-to-date transcripts in English/Chinese issued by your home university

• Nomination letter from the International Office in English/Chinese

• Personal Statement including study plan in English/Chinese

• Physical Examination Record for Foreigner

• Proof of language proficiency (if applicable)

Notification of Application Results

• Fall Semester: mid-to-late June

• Spring Semester: mid-to-late December

ACCOMMODATION

We strongly encourage students to live on campus. However, if students do wish to stay off-campus, they can rent a room with the consent of the host school/college.

COST

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee of Shandong University will be waived for exchange students conforming with the exchange agreements. Students shall pay tuition fees to their home university.

Accommodation

1,200 – 1,500 RMB per month

Living Cost

1,000 – 2,000 RMB per month, depending on individual lifestyle

VISA & RESIDENCE PERMIT

• Admitted students must apply for a study visa at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in their countries of residence with the Admission Notice and JW201/JW202/DQ Form.

• International students who will study in China for less than 6 months should apply for the X2 Visa.

• International students who will study in China for more than 6 months are required to obtain the X1 visa.

• To stay in China legally, it is mandatory for X1 holders to apply for the Residence Permit within 30 days of arrival in China.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

• According to the regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education, international students coming to China must purchase medical insurance in Chinese mainland.

• The medical insurance fee is 400 RMB/semester/person.

• Students who have not purchased medical insurance will not be registered. Please log in to http://www.lxbx.net for insurance content and claims procedures.

CONNECT WITH US

Joy Han (Ms.)

School of Economics

Tel: 86-531-88369992

Email: foreigneco@sdu.edu.cn

http://www.soe.sdu.edu.cn