Overview

The SAIF MF Program recruits world-class faculty from leading business schools around the world.

The Master of Finance program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University —taught completely in English— has a cutting-edge curriculum, an educational structure with an international vision, and state-of-the-art facilities supported by a financial trading lab.

The curriculum is designed to anticipate future trends, as well as to meet requirements for current practices within the financial industry—both in China and abroad.

In addition to the technical skills provided by our major finance classes, our LIVE Learning Center and the “Extended Learning and Student Activities” (ELSA) seminars help students to enhance their practical skills and knowledge.

Career Development

SAIF Career Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to providing students with assessments, coaching, career advisory, career development tools and programs, as well as job resources. The CDC trains students how to refine their career goals, promote their skills and experiences, helping graduates achieve their career dreams. The Career Development Center also facilitates connections between the school and employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Accounting

Principles of Finance

Derivative securities

Macroeconomics

Financial econometrics

Financial markets

Business writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

Finance View 48 other Masters in Finance in China

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Non-Chinese citizen.
Not registered in SJTIJ at the degree Ä'el aiming to apply for.
Good health both physically and mentally.
Outstanding academic performance and potential.
Bachelor degree or equivalent for master program applicants.
The degree must be ready prior to the registration day.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

47000 CNY / year

≈ 47000 CNY / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Overview

Career Development

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Shanghai

Funding

Work Permits

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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