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Shanghai University Tokyo Campus

Shanghai University Tokyo Campus is the official Japanese overseas campus of Shanghai University (Project 211 / Double First-Class), offering accredited dual-degree programs in international economics, Chinese-Japanese bilateral trade, and cross-cultural communication.

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Key institutional facts

Institution
Shanghai University Tokyo Campus (SHU Tokyo)
Location
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Established
2019
Student Population
350+
International Proportion
85%
Faculty
35+

Academic overview & research priorities

Approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education and operating in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the campus allows students to complete full undergraduate curricula in Tokyo and Shanghai. Programs integrate Mandarin Chinese and Japanese business negotiation, cross-border digital commerce, and East Asian economic integration.

Research admissions & international criteria

Undergraduate admissions evaluate high school graduation credentials, English or Japanese proficiency, and Mandarin Chinese language foundation. Students without prior Chinese study complete an intensive bilingual preparatory semester.

Academic degrees & funding opportunities (6)

Bachelor of Economics in International Economics and China-Japan Trade

Comprehensive four-year dual-degree program covering bilateral tariff policies, cross-border supply chains, Chinese corporate business strategy, and foreign exchange risk management.

Type
Degree Program
Deadline
February 28, 2027 (Spring Intake) / July 31, 2027 (Fall Intake)
Funding
Shanghai University Overseas Excellence Scholarships (up to 50% tuition reduction) and corporate trade association stipends
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Department faculty & researchers (3)

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang

Campus Director and Professor of International Trade Economics · Faculty of Economics

Prof. Dr. Wei Zhang directs academic operations at Shanghai University Tokyo Campus, publishing empirical analyses on tariff structures under the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and Sino-Japanese foreign direct investment.

RCEP Regional Integration China-Japan Bilateral Trade Tariffs Supply Chain Decoupling and Resilience Cross-Border FDI Flows
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Prof. Dr. Kenichi Tanaka

Professor of Comparative East Asian Business Strategy · Department of International Business

Prof. Dr. Kenichi Tanaka consults Japanese and Chinese multinational corporations on joint venture conflict management, technology licensing, and electric vehicle supply chain partnerships.

Multinational Corporate Governance Cross-Cultural Joint Venture Management Supply Chain Risk Mitigation in East Asia Automotive Industry Transitions
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Prof. Dr. Li Chen

Professor of Applied Linguistics and Cross-Cultural Communication · Department of Languages and Cultural Studies

Prof. Dr. Li Chen researches pragmatic communication barriers between Chinese and Japanese corporate executives, designing specialized simulation-based negotiation curricula for bilingual graduates.

Pragmatics of High-Stakes Business Negotiations Trilingual Pedagogical Frameworks Diplomatic Discourse Analysis Intercultural Semiotics
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Editorial review and verification

University profile compiled from official Shanghai University Tokyo Campus academic bulletins and institutional directories reviewed on 2026-10-16. OpenField is an independent research guide.