This document provides an overview of the Shanghai Business College (SBC), a university college jointly established between the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology and nine leading UK universities. SBC offers bachelor's degrees that are awarded by its UK partner universities. Degree programs are taught in English and costs are about half of what a degree would cost in the UK. The campus is located in downtown Shanghai and offers on-campus housing as well as nearby housing options for students.
1. A BRITISH UNIVERSITY DEGREE – IN SHANGHAI !
A UNIQUE COLLABORATIVE VENTURE BETWEEN USST AND
9 LEADING UK UNIVERSITIES
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2. SBC OVERVIEW
• SBC is a University College of USST
• SBC is a JV with 9 UK Partner Universities
• USST Was Established in 1906
• USST Now Has ~20,000 Students
• SBC Was Established in 2006
• SBC Now Has ~2,000 Students
• 5-10% International Students
• SBC’s Principal: Prof. Ian Gow OBE
• Over 90 Staff Mainly From UK
• Students Receive UK Degree
• Degree Costs about half of UK Cost
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3. SBC’S JV PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
• U of Shanghai for Science & Technology
• University of Bradford
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Leeds
• Leeds Metropolitan University
• Liverpool John Moores University
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• University of Salford
• The University of Sheffield
• Sheffield Hallam University
* Northern Consortium of UK Universities
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4. SBC COURSES OVERVIEW
• Programmes Taught in English
• Bachelors Honours (BA, BSc & BEng)
• Business and Engineering Schools
• Foundation Certificates (1Yr)
• Business/Engineering Diplomas (1Yr)
• Internships & Work-Study Programmes
• UK Student Exchange Programmes
• Credits Transferrable to UK Universities
• Free Optional Chinese Classes
• Flexible Courses and Pathways
• Quality Assurance From Britain
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5. FLEXIBLE COURSES AND PATHWAYS
Degree Course Subjects 4+0 3+1 2+1+1 2+2* Awarding University
Events Management ● ● ● ● University of Huddersfield
Business Management ● ● University of Sheffield
Manufacturing Systems Engineering ● ● ● ● Liverpool John Moores University
Industrial Electronics and Control Engineering ● ● ● ● Liverpool John Moores University
Pathways:
4+0 4 Years at SBC Shanghai
3+1 3 Years at SBC, 1 Year in UK
2+1+1 2 Years SBC, 1 Year in UK, 1 Year SBC
2+2 2 Years at SBC, 2 Years in UK
* Broad Range of Subjects Available for 2+2
Pathway (2 Years at SBC + 2 Years at one of the 9
UK Partner Unis), see next page
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6. Business: ● Accountancy ● Acc. & Finance ● Acc. with Financial Services ● Acc. with Law ● Acc. with
Financial Mgmt. ● Advertising Mgmt. & Brand Mgmt. ● Air Transport & Logistics Mgmt. ● Business Mgmt. ●
Bus. & HR Mgmt. ● Bus. & Financial Mgmt. ● Bus. & Marketing ● Bus. & Public Relations ● Bus.
Communications ● Bus. Economics ● Bus. IT ● Bus. Studies ● Events Management ● Economics
● Economics & Finance ● Economics & International Economics ● Economics & Mgmt. ● Economics for
Business ● Financial Economics ● Financial Service, Planning & Mgmt. ● HR Mgmt. ● Hospitality Mgmt. ●
International Bus. & Economics ● International Bus. & Finance ● International Business ● Logistics &
Supply Chain Mgmt. ● Management ● Management with Marketing ● Marketing ● Marketing Mgmt.
● Retail Marketing Mgmt. ● Sport Business Mgmt. ● Sports Mgmt. ● Transport & Logistics Mgmt.
● Tourism Mgmt. ● Tourism Mgmt. with Events ● Travel & Tourism Mgmt.
Engineering: ● Audio Acoustics ● Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering ● Automotive Engineering
● Computer Studies ● Computer Technology ● Electronic and Electrical Engineering ● Electronic and
Communication Engineering ● Electronic Engineering ● Electrical Engineering ● Electronics & Renewable
Energy Systems ● Electronics & Nanotechnology ● Energy Engineering ● Industrial Electronics & Control
Engineering ● Information Systems ● Information Technology & Multimedia Computing ● Mechatronics &
Robotics ● Music Multimedia and Electronics ● Manufacturing Systems Engineering ● Mechanical & Marine
Engineering ● Mechanical & Automotive Engineering ● Mechanical Engineering ● Mechanical Engineering
with a year in Industry ● Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering ● Mechatronic & Robotic Engineering ● Medical
Engineering ● Software Engineering
COURSES AVAILABLE WITH 2+2 PATHWAY
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7. NEW COURSES AVAILABLE WITH 4+0 PATHWAY
•Events Management (with Chinese)
•Industrial Electronics & Control Engineering (with Chinese)
•Industrial Electronics & Control Engineering (with Management)
•Manufacturing Systems Engineering (with Chinese)
•Manufacturing Systems Engineering (with Management)
Note: Please note all degree options above are subject to student numbers
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8. ATTRACTIVE CAMPUS – FANTASTIC LOCATION
• Beautiful Grounds and Gardens
• Historic European Buildings
• Modern Library & Computer Labs
• Newly Equipped Sports Facilities
• International Flats on Campus
• First Class Language Labs
• Hi-Tech Engineering Labs
• Exciting Live Events on Campus
• Campus Clubs and Societies
• In the Heart of Shanghai
• Small and Intimate Community
• Shops, Cafes, Restaurants, Movie
Theatres, Parks, Museums, Art
Galleries very close to Campus
• 5 Minutes to Metro Lines 1 & 10
• Beside Asia’s Largest Concert Hall
• Close to China’s Largest Library
• Close to Shanghai’s Tourist Spots
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9. ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION
Block A (Refurbished in 2008)
•Single Occupancy (Cost: 30,000RMB/per Academic Year)
•Shared 2-Bed Room (Cost: 15,000RMB/per Academic Year)
•Shared 3-Bed Room (Cost: 9,500RMB/per Academic Year)
Block B (Refurbished in 2012)
•Single Occupancy (Cost: 36,000RMB/per Academic Year)
•Shared 2-Bed Room (Cost: 18,000RMB/per Academic Year)
•Shared 3-Bed Room (Cost: 12,500RMB/per Academic Year)*
•Shared 4-Bed Room (Cost: 8,800RMB/per Academic Year)*
Please note that you will need to bring your own personal items, including
linens, bedding etc.
*For Block B shared 3-bed room & shared 4-bed room there are no
mattress provided. Students in these rooms are each provided with upper
bunk-bed sleeping units, with desk and bookcase. Furniture is stored under
the desk, or in specially designated lockers.
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10. OFF-CAMPUS SERVICED APARTMENTS
•Hotel Name: Rayfont Shanghai Celebrity Hotel Apartment
•Location: No.7 ZhaoJiaBang Rd. at Ruijing Road intersection
•Distance from SBC: Less than 1 km
•Facilities & Services: House Keeping Twice per week; Free Gym, Pool,
Sauna, Club; Free gas, water, electricity and internet; 24 hours security.
•Monthly Price Range: Single or shared between RMB 2,000 - 6,000
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11. STUDENT CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
• Music Society
• Entrepreneurs
• Debate Society
• ACC Cosplay Society
• Sign Language Club
• Football Club
• Badminton Society
• Touch Rugby
• Art and Music Group
• Basketball Club
• Music Band
• Cooking Club
• Magic Club
• Karate Club
• Taekwondo Club
• Archery Club
• English Corner
• Tennis Club
• Photography Club
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12. WHY SHANGHAI ?
• International Living Environment
• Centre of Art, Culture and Cuisine
• Sports, Entertainment and Night-Life
• One of World’s Largest Seaports
• Business & Trading Exhibition Venue
• The Emerging Finance Hub of Asia
• Fantastic Internship and Career
Opportunities for SBC Students
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13. WHY CHINA ?
• China Increasingly Important Globally
• Despite The Global Economic Crisis China’s GDP was up 7.8% in 2012
• Huge Opportunities for Good Graduates with China Experience
• Knowledge of Chinese Language and Culture are in Demand
Source: National Bureau of Statistics of China National Economic and Social Development Communique
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14. TOTAL ANNUAL COSTS TO STUDY AT SBC IN SHANGHAI
Living costs are the most recent estimates available and are estimated at exchange rates as of
09/27/2012. International Scholarships available (RMB 3,000 - 6,000).
ANNUAL COSTS RMB USD GBP
ITEM LOW HIGH LOW HIGH LOW HIGH
Tuition Fees 66,000 66,000 10,427 10,427 6,445 6,445
Registration Fee (Years 1 & 2) 5,000 5,000 790 790 488 488
Visa Application Fee 400 400 63 63 39 39
Internet and Utilities (Average) 1,500 1,500 237 237 146 146
Book Fee (Year 1 only) 1,500 1,500 237 237 146 146
Accommodation Fee / Year 8,800 36,000 1,390 5,687 859 3,516
Living Costs (Shanghai) / Year 20,000 40,000 3,160 6,319 1,953 3,906
TOTAL PER YEAR 103,200 150,400 16,304 23,760 10,076 14,686
Exchange Rate to Chinese RMB 1.00 1.00 6.33 6.33 10.24 10.24
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15. COST COMPARISON BETWEEN SHANGHAI AND UK (IN RMB)
Notes: Costs in the UK will depend on the university attended. Living costs are the most
recent estimates available and are estimated at exchange rates as of 09/27/2012.
International Scholarships available (RMB 3,000 - 6,000).
Annual Costs
Cost at SBC
Shanghai (RMB)
Cost at UK
University (RMB)
Tuition Fees 66,000 100,000 - 150,000
Accommodation 8,800 - 36,000 30,000 - 60,000
Living Costs 20,000 - 40,000 70,000 - 100,000
Other Costs 8,400 10,000
Total Estimate / Year 103,200 - 150,400 210,000 - 320,000
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16. COST COMPARISON BETWEEN SHANGHAI AND UK (IN USD)
Notes: Costs in the UK will depend on the university attended. Living costs are the most
recent estimates available and are estimated at exchange rates as of 09/27/2012.
International Scholarships available (Approximately USD 500 – USD 1,000).
Exchange Rate
1 USD = RMB 6.33
Annual Costs
Cost at SBC
Shanghai (USD)
Cost at UK
University (USD)
Tuition Fees 10,427 15,800 - 23,700
Accommodation 1,390 - 5,687 4,800 - 9,500
Living Costs 3,160 - 6,319 11,100 – 15,800
Other Costs 1,327 1,600
Total Estimate / Year 16,304 - 23,760 33,300 – 50,600
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17. COST COMPARISON BETWEEN SHANGHAI AND UK (IN GBP)
Notes: Costs in the UK will depend on the university attended. Living costs are the most
recent estimates available and are estimated at exchange rates as of 09/27/2012.
International Scholarships available (Approximately GBP 300 – GBP 600).
Exchange Rate
1 GBP = RMB 10.24
Annual Costs
Cost at SBC
Shanghai (GBP)
Cost at UK
University (GBP)
Tuition Fees 6,445 9,800 - 15,000
Accommodation 859 - 3,516 3,000 - 6,000
Living Costs 1,953 – 3,906 7,000 - 10,000
Other Costs 820 1,000
Total Estimate / Year 10,076 – 14,686 20,800 - 32,000
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18. ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants who have not taken a recognized English language test such as IELTS or
TOEFL may take the SBC Entrance Exam (Pre-Year 1 only).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTS Year 1 Entry Year 2 Entry
• IELTS 5.0 5.5
• TOEFL PBT / CBT / IBT 500 / 173 / 62 525 / 200 / 72
• SBC Entrance Exam Pass N/A
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19. STANDARD ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SBC may consider applications from students who have not met the standard entry criteria
above on a case-by-case basis.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS Year 1 Entry Year 2 Entry
• UK A Levels
(Math & Physics for
Engineering)
N/A 2 D’s
• A2 Level 1 E N/A
• AS Level 2 E’s N/A
• International Baccalaureate 22 Points 24 Points
• SAT’s and AP’s N/A 2 AP’s Grade 3
• GCSE / IGCSE / O Level
(Including Math & English)
AAABB N/A
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20. WHY CHOOSE SBC ?
• Flexible Courses and Pathways
• World Class Education
• Fantastic Location
• Great Employability Prospects
• Good Value for Money
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21. HOW TO APPLY
• Please contact SBC International Office for Application Form.
• Email completed Application Form to International Office.
• Email scanned support documents to the International Office:
a. Original Certificate of School Attendance or Graduation Certificate with seal*
b. Original Academic Transcripts and School Certificates with seal (if available)*
c. Personal Statement & Resume with signature
d. Non-Native English Speakers require copies of IELTS or original TOEFL test
report form (or equivalent)
e. Copy of Passport ID page and Chinese visa (if applicable)
f. Two Recommendation Letters
NB: With notarised English translation documents if applicable
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22. HOW TO CONTACT
If you are interested in applying to study at SBC or you would like to arrange a
campus tour, please contact our International Office at:
T: +86-21-64742086
F: +86-21-64741397
Email: International@sbc-usst.edu.cn
Website: www.sbc-usst.edu.cn
Address: No. 1195 Middle Fuxing Road, Shanghai, 200031, PRC
上海市复兴中路 1195 号 上海理工大学中英国际学院 行政楼 100 室 国际办公室
Directions to Campus :
Take Metro Lines 1 or 10 to the South Shanxi Road Station. Walk south on South
Shanxi Road for 200 meters. Turn right (west) into Fuxing Zhong Road for 20 meters.
Campus gate on left.
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