Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation - Donghua University

The Shanghai International College of Fashion and Innovation (SCF) at Donghua University was established in 2014. Located on the West Yan’an Road Campus, SCF offers a unique blend of local and international education, focusing on fashion innovation and design. Through its world-class education system and international faculty, the college aims to cultivate high-quality, application-oriented professionals for the global fashion industry.

Exchange students can expect a dynamic learning environment that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience, preparing them for successful careers in fashion and creative industries.

Available exchanges

SCF hosts Specific-specific exchanges for students in the following subjects:

  • Fashion Design
  • Interior Design 
  • Performance Costume

Restrictions

Students of Chinese nationality are not eligible to participate in Donghua University's inbound exchange programme.


Teaching is available in English. Students should be able to take a full course load in English at this institution.  


SCF's academic offering can be viewed at the link below:

Fashion & Innovation

Course lists for exchange students can be viewed at the link below:

Incoming Exchange


Guaranteed accommodation?

Yes

University accommodation

International Student Apartments (ISAs) are available at the West Yan’an Road campus.  The rooms available are double rooms, shared between two students.  More information is available at the links below:

Accommodation

Yan'an Road Campus

Private accommodation

Students can choose to source private accommodation. The specific residential address information should be submitted to the SCF upon enrollment.


How much it will cost to go on exchange to SCF?

You will need to consider establishment costs, which may include buying furniture, paying a rental bond, and setting up electricity, gas and mobile phone accounts. Other expenses, such as visa and medical fees (see ‘Health insurance’, below), as well as return airfares, should also be considered. Students are advised to research the cost of living in China, and remember that exchange rate variations may also affect your budget. 

Visa considerations

You should expect to pay a processing fee to obtain your study visa for China. Visa requirements can vary depending on your nationality. More information is available on the webpage below:

Visa for International Students

Health insurance

In accordance with the regulations from the Ministry of Education of China, and to better protect international students studying in China, international students are required to purchase insurance, of which the validity should be enough to cover one's study duration. More information is available on the webpage below:

Insurance and Health


Semester 1 (Fall semester) typically runs from September - January.  Semester 2 (Spring semester) typically runs from March - July.


SCF has provided the following document for prospective exchange students.


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