# Shanghai Ocean University > Shanghai Ocean University is a public, applied research university with roots in the fisheries institution founded in 1912. It became Shanghai Fisheries University in 1985 and took its current name in 2008. Its international postgraduate portfolio connects aquatic resources, ocean science, food systems, engineering, economics and languages. The 2027 catalogue offers eight English master’s subjects, while its undergraduate entries are Chinese taught. - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/shanghai-ocean-university - Last reviewed: 2026-10-31 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Shanghai, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china) - Type: Public - Established: 1912 - Official website: https://www.shou.edu.cn/ - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 8 ## Recognition and approvals - China Double First-Class — Fisheries discipline - Verify: [China government second-round Double First-Class discipline list](https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2022-02/14/5673496/files/4f6cc2c67ada4048ab5129f3a91df542.pdf) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Fees | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aquaculture](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-aquaculture) | Master's Fisheries | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Fishery Economics and Management](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-fishery-economics-and-management) | Master's Fisheries | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Fishery Resources](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-fishery-resources) | Master's Fisheries | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Food Science and Engineering](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-food-science-and-engineering) | Master's Food Science | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Foreign Languages and Literatures](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-foreign-languages-and-literatures) | Master's Foreign Languages and Literatures | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Marine Science](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-marine-science) | Master's Marine Science | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Biology](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-biology) | Master's in Biological Sciences | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | | [Machinery](https://www.studentstraffic.com/shanghai-ocean-university-masters-machinery) | Master's in Mechanical Engineering | 3 years | English | CN¥31,000 / year | ## Admissions Choose the exact English master’s subject and funding route. The 2027 catalogue, CSC guide, SGS guide and language-college notice have different programme lists and conditions; match the application to its own checklist. ## Why students choose it - Eight current English master’s subjects connect aquatic resources, ocean science, daily living systems, engineering and Area Studies. - Supervisor approval and a jointly developed research proposal make academic fit an early part of the application. - The Fisheries discipline is included in the government’s second-round Double First-Class list; this is discipline-specific recognition. ## Things to consider - The current international undergraduate table is entirely Chinese taught. - Maximum master’s age is 30, and supervisor approval is required before application. - Chinese-language and research-paper graduation conditions remain relevant to English study. ## Best fit for - Bachelor’s graduates seeking research connected with aquatic resources, marine systems or daily living science. - Applicants prepared to contact supervisors and develop a clear research proposal before submission. - Students comparing exact subject and scholarship conditions rather than assuming all English programmes have identical funding. ## Campus and city International student apartments offer shared study, activity, kitchen and laundry spaces. Rooms include air conditioning, beds, desks and wardrobes. This makes daily campus routines part of the study experience, but room type is assigned by availability. Prospective researchers should discuss their working location, laboratory access and project schedule with the chosen supervisor before arranging housing. The 2027 prospectus requires students to study in Shanghai in person and lists the International Student Office at 999 Hucheng Ring Road. Build the daily budget around the confirmed campus and housing allocation, rather than assuming a central-city commute or room choice. Exact travel times, living costs outside the quoted accommodation and project travel are not established by the admission notice. The university’s subject descriptions emphasise sustainable aquatic-resource use, fishery population management, marine environmental protection, aquatic-product processing and food safety. The engineering college works in ship and ocean engineering, marine renewable energy, and marine and fishery engineering. Research is developed with an approved supervisor. These are academic and research contexts; a paid internship or job placement is not promised. ## Hostel, food and safety The 2027 prospectus quotes annual double rooms at CNY 6,600, 10,000 or 7,500 and annual single rooms at CNY 13,200, 20,000 or 15,000 across three international apartment buildings. Semester quotes are also published. Optional bedding costs CNY 380 per set. The university assigns rooms before registration according to availability and may change the allocation. Scholarship accommodation depends on the specific award. International apartment common areas include kitchens. Confirm cooking rules, nearby food options, dietary needs and any relevant medical requirements with the International Student Office before arrival. The admission sources do not establish a particular dietary certification, a dedicated meal plan or guaranteed availability of specific cuisines. The application process requires a physical examination, non-criminal record and financial-support statement. The current prospectus quotes medical insurance at CNY 400 per semester or CNY 800 per year. Follow the university’s registration and residence instructions and check policy coverage, emergency contacts and campus procedures before travel; the admission notice does not provide a safety ranking. The International Student Office provides the official admissions contact and online application route. Master’s applicants must also establish contact with a potential supervisor and obtain approval for the research proposal. Applicants should monitor their registered email for interviews and results, keep original certificates ready for registration and use the exact scholarship checklist when seeking funding. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which programmes can international students study in English? The 2027 catalogue lists eight English master’s subjects: Aquaculture, Biology, Fishery Resources, Marine Science, daily living Science and Engineering, Fishery Economics and Management, Machinery, and Foreign Languages and Literatures. All 12 undergraduate entries are Chinese taught. An English tuition category does not establish a current English undergraduate route. ### How long is the English master’s programme? The exact 2027 master’s table gives three years. Doctoral programmes are separately listed as four years and are outside this master’s portfolio. Programme choice, supervisor and final training requirements should be checked before accepting an offer. ### What degree and age conditions apply? The 2027 general prospectus requires a bachelor’s degree or above and age no more than 30 for master’s applicants, together with non-Chinese citizenship, good health and good academic performance. CSC and SGS guides additionally state GPA above 3.0; that numeric condition is attached to those funding routes. ### What English score is required? The general English-taught requirement is IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL iBT 80 or above within the previous two years. Other certificates may require supplementary proof. Native English speakers provide a signed statement confirming English as their mother tongue or their country’s official language. A general exemption for earlier English-medium education is not established here. ### Must I find a supervisor first? Yes. The university requires master’s applicants to contact a potential supervisor, obtain approval and discuss the research plan before application. The submitted proposal needs the SHOU supervisor’s electronic signature. Contacting a supervisor is also expressly mandatory for the Area Studies programme. ### When should I apply for September 2027? The prospectus gives 1 February 2027 for master’s scholarship applications and 30 May 2027 for self-funded programmes. Students are required to study in Shanghai in September 2027, with no deferral for new students. The exact reporting date follows the admission letter. ### What tuition and other charges should I budget for? The 2027 prospectus quotes CNY 31,000 tuition per year for English master’s study, a CNY 400 non-refundable application fee and insurance at CNY 400 per semester or CNY 800 per year. Housing and other living costs are separate. Scholarship coverage depends on the actual award and should not be assumed before selection. ### Which master’s subjects appear in the CSC guide? The current CSC High-level Postgraduate guide names Aquaculture, Biology, Fishery Resources, Marine Science, daily living Science and Engineering, Fishery Economics and Management, and Machinery, alongside separate Chinese-taught entries. It does not name Foreign Languages and Literatures. Apply both through SHOU and CSC, agency code 10264, by 1 February 2027; funding requires university recommendation and final CSC approval. ### How do SGS and the language college scholarship differ? SGS has its own subject list and competitive conditions. Its Type A covers tuition, double-room accommodation, insurance and a CNY 3,000 monthly master’s stipend; Type B covers tuition and insurance. Machinery is not named in its current list. The separate English Area Studies notice advertises SHOU University Scholarship Type A with full tuition, accommodation, CNY 800 monthly allowance and insurance; it is a different funding route. ### Are Chinese-language or publication requirements relevant to English study? Yes. The general prospectus requires agreement to Chinese-language and research-paper graduation requirements. The current CSC guide expressly mentions HSK 3 and SCI papers. Ask the supervisor for the exact programme and award rules before enrolment; English teaching does not remove graduation conditions. ### What accommodation is available? The prospectus describes on-campus international student apartments with single and double rooms. Annual double-room prices are CNY 6,600, 10,000 or 7,500 by apartment; annual single-room prices are CNY 13,200, 20,000 or 15,000. Optional bedding is CNY 380 per set. The university assigns rooms according to availability; room choice or a permanent allocation is not guaranteed. ### Which application documents need special attention? Prepare the academic certificates and full transcripts, English proof, one-page personal statement, signed research proposal, resume and two recent academic recommendations, one from the previous supervisor. Passport validity must extend beyond 1 March 2028. A six-month physical examination, non-criminal record and signed financial-support statement are required. Scholarship status itself is not financial proof. CSC additionally requests its specified self-introduction video. ### Who can answer official admission questions? The International Student Office lists admissions@shou.edu.cn and +86 21 61900763 at 999 Hucheng Ring Road, Shanghai 201306. Use the official application portal and exact programme notice. Students Traffic can help compare routes and organise documents; admission, supervision and funding decisions remain with the university and scholarship authorities. ## Sources - [2027 international degree prospectus](https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/a4/95/fb62b8c94cd7aecd9dd0abb3a529/1aaeab58-d8ae-4cca-be54-e5f6a3f845fb.pdf) (checked 2026-10-31) - [2027 prospectus notice](https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/2026/0921/c18223a355564/page.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [2027 CSC High-level Postgraduate guide](https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/2026/1019/c18223a356309/page.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [2027 Shanghai Government Scholarship guide](https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/2026/0922/c18719a355611/page.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [2027 language-college master’s programmes](https://ieo.shou.edu.cn/2026/0828/c18223a354919/page.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [Native graduate subject hierarchy](https://xxgk.shou.edu.cn/2025/0421/c7951a340205/page.htm) (checked 2026-10-31) - [Government Double First-Class recognition](https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/zhengceku/2022-02/14/5673496/files/4f6cc2c67ada4048ab5129f3a91df542.pdf) (checked 2026-10-31) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com