Look beyond the university name
The Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) is a public finance and economics university located in Shanghai, China. The university is affiliated with the Ministry of Education. It is part of the Double First-Class Construction and Project 211.
| Location | Shanghai, Shanghai, China |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 16,524 |
| Total citations | 312,074 |
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What can you study at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics?
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Corporate Finance and Governance, Financial Markets and Investment Strategies, China's Socioeconomic Reforms and Governance, Statistical Methods and Inference, Energy, Environment, Economic Growth.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
According to OpenAlex, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics has 16,524 indexed research works with 312,074 total citations.
Rankings The university had been consistently ranked No. 1 in the "finance and economics" category in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007 and 2008 by the Chinese university ranking (Netbig) . According to Tilburg University 's Economics Schools Research Ranking between 2016 and 2020, SUFE ranked 41st in the world, 3rd in Asia and 2nd in mainland China, only after Peking University . As of 2021, it ranked the best in China among universities specialized on finance, business, and economics in the recent edition of the recognized Best Chinese Universities Ranking .
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Who leads Shanghai University of Finance and Economics?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics is located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Official website: https://www.sufe.edu.cn ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Shanghai University of Finance and Economics founded?
See the overview section above.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.