China

  • Application deadlines for all partner universities (except HUST): 1 April to begin in September, 1 October to begin in February
  • Master's students are also welcome to apply to all partner universities. Exception: only Bachelor's students can apply for the Antai College of Economics and Management at SJTU
  • Unfortunately, medical students cannot apply to this exchange programme. See exception below.
  • Your application must be submitted on time via the International Office online application portal.

East China Normal University (ECNU), Shanghai

At a glance

East China Normal University (ECNU) is located in Shanghai in the east of the country. Over 32,000 students from over 130 countries worldwide currently study at the public university. Besides subject-related courses, international students can also look forward to courses on Chinese language and culture.

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East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST), Shanghai

At a glance

East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) has a strong focus on research and is located in Shanghai, China. The university has two campuses in the Shanghai districts of Xuhui and Fengxian. Offering a wide range of study programmes, it is particularly renowned for its departments of chemistry and materials science.

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)

At a glance

Founded in Shanghai in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in China. Situated in the heart of the metropolis, it offers an ideal blend of student city life and academic development.

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Tianjin University

At a glance

Founded on 2 October 1895, Tianjin University is one of the oldest and most renowned universities in China. It is located in Tianjin, in the north-east of the country. Around 3,046 international students from 140 countries and regions are currently enrolled at the university. International students can look forward to a wide range of courses conducted in English.

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Subject-specific university partnership

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), Wuhan—Medicine

At a glance

Note: only for medical students

Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) is a leading Chinese research university located in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province. It offers a wide range of study programmes and is famous for its green leafy campus, which is why it is often referred to as the 'university in the forest'.

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How to apply

  • Application deadline: At the latest 4 months before the start of the clinical placement for medical students
  • Placement periods: August to September or February to March (6 weeks each); other periods of time are also possible by arrangement (please specify in your application)
  • Application checklist (in German)
  • Overview of possible clinics
  • Application form for HUST
  • Further details: Dr. Dominik Monz (Dean of Studies of the Faculty of Medicine)
  • Partnership initiator: Prof. Dr. Ch. Rübe
  • Funding available via PROMOS

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Further information and advisory services

Study abroad consultation and contact information

Have questions about our partner universities or the application process for studying at universities outside Europe? Get in touch with the GoOut! Service Center. A free consultation session can be booked online using our online appointment scheduler.

GoOut! Service Center
International Office, Campus Center, Building A4 4

Tel.: +49 681 302-71138
outgoing(at)uni-saarland.de