Student Life in Shanghai, China 2026

What studying in Shanghai, China is actually like — campuses, cities, getting settled and what to expect in your first year.

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Universities in Shanghai

Shanghai, China · Public University

★ 70 QS World #39 Admissions open

Shanghai, China · Public University

★ 66 QS World #45 Admissions open

Each one has its own guide to life, costs and working.

Beijing 2 universities

Student life Cost of living Working & jobs

Hangzhou 1 universities

Student life Cost of living Working & jobs