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Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Shanghai, China

#1
1
from 2024–25
98
Class size
CN¥288,000
Tuition
Note: Tuition amount is the figure advertised by the school and includes mandatory fees and other costs. Find more details on the school's website : https://cob.sufe.edu.cn/ .

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics is number 1 on the overall ranking of Asia-Pacific business schools. The Shanghai-based school is known for its expertise in finance and economics and its strong reputation in China. The school’s graduates are highly sought after by top financial institutions in Shanghai and beyond, thanks to its rigorous curriculum and strong industry connections.

Of the four indexes this ranking is based on — Compensation, Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship — Shanghai University of Finance and Economics ranked 1st in Learning, Networking and Entrepreneurship and 3rd in Compensation. Index scores are based on student and alumni survey responses as well as salary data the school reports to MBA CSEA.

Index Ranks

#1
4#120212025
Overall
▲ 1
from 2024–25
#3
Compensation
▲ 1
#1
Learning
No change
#1
Networking
No change
#1
Entrepreneurship
No change

Index Scores

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Hires by Industry

Shanghai University of Finance and Economics sent the majority of its recent MBA graduates, those with jobs, into Financial Services, Technology Industry and Manufacturing Industry.

Percent of Hires in Each Industry (Top 3) - Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

94 graduates hired in total
38.3%
13.8%

Compensation by Industry

The median base salary across all industries reported by Shanghai University of Finance and Economics graduates is CN¥280,000 ($39K).

Demographics

Survey respondents weigh in on their school’s population, answering broad questions about what campus life is like for female, LGBTQ, and minority students.

Nationalities (top 5) - Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

Total Number of Nationalities: 8
China 90.7%
Canada 0.1%
Brazil 0.1%
Cameroon 0.1%
Belgium 0.1%

Campus Atmosphere - Shanghai University of Finance and Economics

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Women are well represented among my school’s faculty and administration

Female protagonists are well represented in case studies

LGBTQ students are given equal/adequate opportunity to participate in class discussions and on teams

Social activities are generally inclusive towards LGBTQ students

Minorities are well represented among the faculty and administration

Minority protagonists are well represented in case studies

* Has fewer than five respondents

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