Overview

The Social Science program from NYU Shanghai offers students a unique opportunity to explore broad areas of social science research and thought, while also allowing a concentration in one disciplinary area or a synthetic combination of fields within the major. The Social Science major encourages interdisciplinary inquiry into the complex problems of our contemporary world and the cross-disciplinary exchange that is at the heart of many of the most interesting advances in social science research today.

Key facts:

Social Science majors at NYU Shanghai develop competence in a variety of research tools in two methods courses and complete two interdisciplinary core courses on classic forms of social science analysis and new frontiers in social science research. Social Science majors select two foundational courses in the social science disciplines, and three focus courses chosen in consultation with their faculty mentor to deepen their engagement with a social science discipline (for example, anthropology, psychology, sociology or political science)* or an interdisciplinary topic of interest (for example, environmental studies, political economy, or global health).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Macroeconomics

Microeconomics

Economics of Global Business

Psychology

Urbanization in China

Environment and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

More details

Early Decision I - November 1
Early Decision II - January 1

Language

English

Credits

128 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shanghai, China

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Anthropology Sociology View 5 other Bachelors in Sociology in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Contact information for the counselor or other school representative who will complete your Common Application School Report and submit your official high school transcript.

Contact information for one teacher (or two, maximum) who will complete the Teacher Evaluation form.

Nonrefundable $80.00 application fee. Students who are unable to pay the application fee can request a fee waiver.

Results from standardized tests and/or national exams

Results from English language testing are required for students whose native language is not English

The Common Application School Report and official high school transcript

One teacher evaluation (students may submit an optional second teacher evaluation, but please submit no more than two)

The Common Application Mid-Year Report

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

65622 USD / year

≈ 65622 USD / year

Living costs

Shanghai

China

5481 - 10133 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Scholarships Information

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