NYU Shanghai
📍 Qiantan, Pudong, Shanghai, China
#55
QS World Rank (home)
~3,000
Students
2012
Established
USA
Origin
⚖️
Similar to home campus
Costs comparable to studying at home
🇨🇳 China Campus
~£38,000/yr (UG)
🌍 Home Campus
~£48–55K/yr at NYU New York (Intl)
Why this matters: NYU Shanghai tuition is roughly 25–30% lower than NYU NYC undergraduate fees. The degree is identical (a New York University award) and NYU pioneers the same liberal arts curriculum. Savings come from the lower cost base in China, though NYU Shanghai remains a premium option versus other Sino-foreign universities.
#55
New York University (USA)
Founded 1831 · Top 5 New York · QS Top 50 worldwide
🏛 About the Home University
#501
East China Normal University (China)
Chinese partner institution · Shanghai · MoE Project 211
📍 About this Campus
NYU Shanghai opened in 2012 as the first Sino-US joint research university approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. The undergraduate cohort is roughly 50% Chinese / 50% international, all taught entirely in English. Graduates receive a New York University degree (same as NYU New York) and are full members of NYU's Global Network with mobility to NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi and 12 study-away sites. The new flagship campus in Qiantan, Pudong opened in 2023, purpose-built, with a striking interior atrium and views across the Huangpu river.
🏗 Campus Facilities
🏛Flagship Qiantan campus (opened 2023)
📚NYU Shanghai Library with NYU-wide access
🔬NYU Shanghai Research Institute
💻IMA media labs + makerspaces
🌐Mobility to NYU NYC + Abu Dhabi
🚇Pudong, Shanghai's financial district
🌏50% international cohort
💼Wasserman careers network
📚 Programmes & Fees
| Programme | Level | Duration | Annual Fee | Entry (A-Level) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business and Finance | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Business and Marketing | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Computer Science | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Data Science | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Economics | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Economics | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Electircal and Systems Engineering | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Global China Studies | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Honors Engineering | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Interactive Media Arts | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Mathematics | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Neural Science | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Physics | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Self Designed Honors | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Social Science | UG | 4 yrs | ~£54,500/yr | See website |
| Data Analytics and Business Computing | PG | 1 yr | ~£59,250/yr | 2:1 degree or equivalent |
| Public Administration | PG | 2 yrs | ~£59,250/yr | 2:1 degree or equivalent |
| Quantitative Finance | PG | 1 yr | ~£59,250/yr | 2:1 degree or equivalent |
Fees shown are approximate GBP (converted from USD at ~0.79). Always verify directly with the institution for the most current information.
💰 Scholarships & Funding
NYU Shanghai Global Scholarship
Significant tuition awards for top international applicants
Need-Based Financial Aid
NYU meets demonstrated need for many international students
Faculty Honors Scholarship
Merit-based award for exceptional academic profile
Dean's Service Scholarship
For applicants with strong service and leadership records
🌟 Student Life
NYU Shanghai delivers a US-style liberal arts education in the heart of China's financial capital. The student body is roughly 50% Chinese and 50% international from 75+ countries. Cohorts are small (~500/year) which fosters close peer and faculty relationships. Students live in the Jinqiao residential complex and spend at least one semester abroad at NYU New York, NYU Abu Dhabi, or another study-away site. Pudong is one of Shanghai's most dynamic districts with abundant dining, metro access and the Huangpu riverfront.
📋 Key Facts
AccreditationChinese MoE + US (NYU degree)
QS Rank#38 (NYU home); shared NYU degree
IntakeSeptember
Teaching LanguageEnglish
IELTS UG7.0 min (or TOEFL 100)
IELTS PG7.0 min
AdmissionsHolistic (US-style)
MandarinRequired for graduation
💳 Cost of Living
AccommodationCNY 4,000–7,500/mo (~£440–830)
FoodCNY 2,000–4,000/mo (~£220–440)
TransportCNY 250–500/mo (~£28–55)
Total (est.)~£800–1,400/mo
Estimates only. Costs vary by lifestyle and city.
📝 How to Apply
- Apply via Common App at shanghai.nyu.edu/admissions
- Submit essays, recommendations and transcripts
- Mandatory interview (often required)
- SAT/ACT optional; English proficiency required
- Apply by 1 January (regular decision)
- Decisions released March/April
Ready to apply or have a question?
Visit the official university website or contact TNE Institute for guidance.