No, English majors must pass CET-4 to get a degree certificate, otherwise they will only have a diploma. TEM-8 is not linked to the degree certificate. CET-4 and CET-6 are a measure and affirmation of your professional English level. Shanghai International Studies University, referred to as "Shanghai International Studies University", was founded in 1949 and 12. It is the first foreign language college established after the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC).