Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a world-renowned higher education institution and one of the top universities in China. It has established itself as a comprehensive, research-oriented, and internationalized university and ranks 47th worldwide (QS 2021). The university now has 30 schools, 31 research institutions and 13 affiliated hospitals, offering a wide range of degree programs.

      Each year SJTU admits students from nearly 100 countries，and more than 7000 international students are studying on campus. Its 31 colleges and schools offer more than 100 graduate programs to international students. The study duration for master’s programs is 2-3 years (full-time), and about 4 years (full-time) for doctoral programs.

 

ELIGIBILITY

The following are general requirements for application for SJTU International Graduate Program.

     Non-Chinese citizen.

     Good health both physically and mentally.

     Outstanding academic performance and potential.

     Bachelor’s degree for master program applicants. Master’s degree for doctoral program applicants.

     Proficiency in Chinese and/or English. For details please refer to Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs. Applicants for master programs of Chinese Language and Literature, Chinese History, and Philosophy offered by the School of Humanities are required to provide a certificate of HSK Band 6, 180 points and above (with each subtest no less than 60 points). Applicants for Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (MTCSOL) offered by the School of Humanities are required to provide a certificate of HSK Band 6, 180 points and above (with each subtest no less than 60 points) and a certificate of HSKK Advanced, 60 points and above.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

Oct 1, 2020   2021 application opens

Dec 15, 2020  Deadline for 1st Round scholarship application

Mar 31, 2021  Deadline for 2nd Round scholarship application

May 31, 2021  Deadline for self-supported application

Sep 5, 2021   Enrollment

 

HOW TO APPLY

Step 1: Complete the Online Application

           Complete and submit an online application at Study@SJTU (http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/) by the application deadline. If you wish to apply for the scholarship at the same time, please complete the application by the scholarship deadline.

Step 2: Pay the Application Fee

           The application fee is RMB 800 (approx. USD 120), non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment must be made in RMB or USD. You can choose online payment or bank transfer in the online application system.

 

MATERIALS TO PREPARE

      Degree certificates, in scanned files.  Applicants who have not graduated by the time of application are required to provide an official letter from their current university stating the expected graduation date.

      Transcripts, in scanned files.  Master’s program applicants are required to submit undergraduate transcripts. Doctoral program applicants are required to submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

      Proof of Language proficiency.（pls see Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs）

      Scanned copy of passport.

      Passport-size photo.

     Personal statement and study plan.

     Two letters of academic recommendation from scholars who are associate professors or above, or senior professionals in a related academic field. Please follow the instructions on the online system for submission of online recommendation letters or upload the recommendation letters with original signatures.

     If you are applying for programs of School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering or School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, you are required to provide the acceptance letter.  Introduction of School.pdf

Note: If your documents are not in English or Chinese, please have them translated into either English or Chinese by an authorized translation agency. Then upload both the translated and original documents onto the application system.

 

TUITION AND HOUSING

Tuition:    

     RMB 28,900/Year for Master’s programs (Approx. USD 4,200/Year)

     RMB 45,500/Year for Doctoral programs (Approx. USD 6,600/Year)

   Tuition may differ for special programs. For more information, please check SJTU 2021 international graduate program list.

 

On-campus housing: RMB 50-160/Day (Approx. USD 8-25/Day)

     On-campus housing has limited capacity and is not guaranteed.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Basically, for incoming international graduate students, there are two channels for scholarship application: through Shanghai Jiao Tong University or through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the home country. Applicants may choose only one application channel. Replicated applications through more than one channels is not allowed.

How to Apply

     Apply for scholarships through SJTU

     SJTU provides different types of scholarships to international graduate students as follows:

Program	Type	Duration (Year)	Coverage (RMB)
			Monthly stipend (Yuan/Month)		Tuition	Health insurance 800Yuan/Year	Accommodation allowance (1,500Yuan/Month)
			Before qualification exam	After qualification exam
Doctoral Program	Fellowship	4	5000		√	√	√
	CSC	4	3500	4500	√	√	√
	SGS	4	3500	4500	√	√	√
	SJTU	4	2500	3500	√	√	√

 

Program	Type	Duration (Year)	Coverage (RMB)
			Monthly stipend (Yuan/Month)	Tuition	Health insurance	Accommodation allowance (1,200Yuan/Month)
Master’s Program	CSC	2-3	3000	√	√	√
	SGS	2-3	3000	√	√	√
	SJTU	2-3	1500	√	√	√
	Tuition waiver	2-3	1500	√	√	√
	School Scholarship	2-3	Depending on scholarship policy of each school.For more details,please contact the school directly.(+学院联系方式)

 

When applying at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/ applicants should choose “apply for scholarship through SJTU”and follow the steps online. Applicants should complete the scholarship application procedures in time according to the requirements of the university.

The earlier an applicant completes the application, the sooner he/she receives an offer of admission and scholarships if the review result from the university is positive. Applicants can check the scholarships result through the application system. The formal offer of scholarships will be sent along with the formal admission letter.

Apply for scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the home country

      Applicants may also apply to the Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the home country for scholarship opportunities. The application schedule varies from country to country (usually from November to April).

      Please consult the Chinese Embassy/Consulate about its application schedule, eligibility, requirements, procedures, documents, agency number, program category type and so on in advance.

     For the contact information of Chinese Embassies/Consulates, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China at http://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/.

 

Important Notes:

      In general, scholarships duration cannot be extended.

     For international students admitted in the special graduate programs with university scholarships in Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, Antai College of Economics & Management and USC-SJTU Institute of Cultural and Creative Industry, China-UK Low Carbon College, School of Design, the scholarship will only cover the university’s standard tuition of 28,900RMB/Year for master’s programs, and students will have to pay the rest of the tuition of these programs.

     Graduate students in SJTU can also apply for certain TA or RA positions on campus.

     Applicants for doctoral scholarships only enjoy basic scholarship before the qualification examination. In the second semester after passing the qualification examination (starting from March in spring semester, September in autumn semester), they will enjoy an additional academic scholarship (1000 yuan/month) for the duration of scholarship.

     All scholarship recipients are obliged to participate in the annual scholarship review in April and/or May which will confirm their scholarship status in the next academic year.

 

 

CONTACTS

Email: gs.admission@sjtu.edu.cn

Tel: +86-21-34208238

Application Website: http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/

Address:

International Affairs Office, Graduate School,

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Room 331, Chen Ruiqiu Building,

No. 800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai 200240, China

 

Notes:

1. The GRE Designated Institution Code of SJTU is 2129.

2. The TOEFL Designated Institution Code of SJTU is B902.

3. Information on Insurance

According to the regulations of the Ministry of Education, People’s Republic of China, all international students who will stay in China for more than 6 months are required to purchase the Comprehensive Medical Insurance and Protection Scheme for Foreigners Staying in China. The insurance is one of the required documents for on-site registration, and insurances issued by other agencies are not recognized.

For details on this insurance, please refer to http://www.lxbx.net.