Master in Foreign Languages & Literature

Tuition fees are 23,000 CNY per year; the application deadline for the Sep 2027 intake is May 30, 2027.

The Master in Foreign Languages & Literature program at Shanghai Maritime University is for students who love languages and literature. This 2-year master's degree is taught in English and helps students improve their language skills and knowledge of literary works.

The curriculum includes subjects like language teaching, literary theory, and cultural studies. Students develop skills in language translation, writing, and critical thinking through research papers and presentations.

Graduates can work as Language Teachers, Translation Specialists, Editors, Cultural Consultants, or Publishing Managers in industries like education, media, and tourism.

Shanghai Maritime University (SMU) is a specialist public university in Shanghai with roots dating back to 1909 and a modern profile centered on shipping, logistics, marine engineering and related disciplines. Hosting more than 26,000 students across comprehensive programs, SMU combines maritime heritage with multidisciplinary study in engineering, management, law and international trade. Its campuses include modern training facilities and dedicated teaching ships that give maritime students unique practical experience at sea and in port operations.

The university runs a wide portfolio of degrees from undergraduate to doctoral level and maintains strong research institutes and laboratories focused on maritime technology, transport systems and logistics. SMU’s practical training resources, such as teaching vessels and simulation centres, support internships, professional licensing and close ties with industry employers. International collaborations and English-medium modules make the university accessible to overseas students seeking maritime careers or global logistics roles.

Student life at SMU combines rigorous professional training with urban living in Shanghai, one of Asia’s major ports and commercial hubs. International students can expect supportive services, on-campus international dormitories and opportunities to join industry placements, student societies and language exchange programs. For those interested in maritime professions, shipping management or supply chain innovation, SMU offers a strong, practice-driven pathway into global and domestic maritime sectors.