The Shanghai International Studies University specializes in languages, literary studies, comparative culture, and diplomatic studies. It is one of the top eight foreign studies universities in China. It is a Chinese Ministry of Education Double First-Class Discipline University, with Double First-Class status in certain disciplines.
SISU is one of the earliest institutions where China's higher education in foreign languages took shape. SISU was among the first batch of schools admitted to Project 211. The Ministry of Education has designated SISU's English Literature as a National Key Subject and the English Literature of Peking University.
Upholding the motto of “Integrity, Vision and Academic Excellence,” Shanghai International Studies University (SISU) is an internationally recognized, prestigious academic institution distinctive for its multidisciplinary and multicultural nature, committed to preparing innovative professionals and future global leaders for a wide range of international expertise to address the critical challenges of our times.
