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Shanghai International Studies University

Upholding the motto of “Integrity, Vision and Academic Excellence”, Shanghai International Studies University (Shanghai International Studies University) is an internationally recognized, prestigious academic institution distinctive for its multidisciplinary, globalized nature, committed to preparing innovative professionals and future torchbearers for a wide range of international expertise to address the critical challenges of our times.
OUR HISTORY
Our history began in December 1949 with the establishment of the Shanghai Russian School affiliated to East China People’s Revolution University, as one of the earliest institutions where China’s higher education in foreign languages took shape. Its first president, Jiang Chunfang, is a renowned translator of Russian and publisher who pioneered the publication of the Encyclopedia of China. Throughout its history, Shanghai International Studies University has attracted and retained distinguished scholars with commitment to teaching and academic pursuits, including Fang Chong, Lu Peixian, and Xu Zhongnian, who have become part of the University’s increased wealth of intellectual resources.
LEADING ACADEMICS
A globalized and top-notch university in China, Shanghai International Studies University has successfully developed a diverse and distinctive mix of disciplines with language and literature as its pillar. Having established and maintained a high academic stature among universities of its kind, the University has been funded to offer ten national featured specialties, adding to our existing three national key disciplines and one national undergraduate education platform for non-universal foreign languages. In recent years, Shanghai International Studies University’s distinctive strength has been further enhanced with the number of language-related degree programs increasing to 25 (covering 21 foreign languages) and the number of doctoral and master’s degree programs significantly growing, resulting in a more balanced educational structure. The Graduate Institute of Interpretation and Translation (GIIT) of Shanghai International Studies University is awarded the highest ranking by AIIC, the International Association of Conference Interpreters, as the only Asian university among the 15 top professional conference interpreting schools in the world.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Taking advantage of their intercultural expertise and professional knowledge, Shanghai International Studies University faculty and students actively volunteer their services at international conferences, sports games and other multilingual events. We are also committed to advancing China’s foreign language education. In 2012, Shanghai Foreign Language Education Press (SFLEP), affiliated with Shanghai International Studies University, published 1,268 books,  of which 890, or seventy point one percent , were reprinted. 5 of the 10 most highly cited books of language subjects listed in the Analysis of Highly Cited Index of China 2010 were published by SFLEP,indicating our strong influence in Chinese academia.
We have been dedicated to providing our students with a humanistic and holistic education that enables them to think globally and innovatively and make practical use of their professional knowledge and skills for smooth cross-cultural communication. Over the past 60-plus years, our graduates have been contributing to the economic and social development of China and to the promotion of friendly exchange with people around the world.