in 1927 as the first independent music institution of higher education in China. With the strategic vision of developing Chinese music by learning from the West, the Conservatory has laid the basis for professional music education in China with its distinctive, multidisciplinary structure. In 1956, our Conservatory became a key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Culture of China and adopted its current name. Today, it is jointly administered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China and the Shanghai Municipal Government. We have two campuses that cover a total construction area of 238,100 square meters. Our Conservatory has developed a comprehensive disciplinary system bolstered by music creation, music performance, music theory, and applied music. Currently, our Conservatory employs 317 full-time teachers and serves 3,100 students. Moreover, there are 720 students enrolled in our affiliated secondary school and elementary section.
The historical campus of Shanghai Conservatory ©SHCM
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In the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024, the Shanghai Conservatory of Music is ranked No. 10 for music and No. 30 for performing arts. We have implemented several effective initiatives to enhance our global engagement, including: - Establishing strategic partnerships for joint talent training with over 50 leading music schools across more than 30 countries and regions; - Serving as an executive or council member in eight internationally influential organizations, including the International Music Council (IMC) and the International Council for Traditional Music (ICTM); - Continuously working to build the International Artists’ Advisory Council; - Setting up four Chinese music culture centers in collaboration with international partner institutions to promote Chinese culture globally; and - Producing more than 10 operas through our world-class Shangyin Opera House in collaboration with prestigious art troupes and institutions such as Teatro alla Scala. Our Conservatory now regularly organizes four competitions. One of these is the 4th Chinese Art Song International Singing Competition, which recently saw an impressive 2,362 applications from 35 countries
An aerial picture of the campus today ©SHCM
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