About Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) was founded in 1896 and is one of China’s top universities, internationally recognized for excellence in education, research, and global impact. Located at the heart of Shanghai, SJTU serves as a launchpad for global minds through its academic prestige, cutting-edge research, culture of innovation, and vibrant campus life. The university hosts students from over 100 countries and emphasizes both tradition and innovation, with state-of-the-art laboratories and strong international partnerships—over 200 globally. SJTU is highly ranked, placing #47 in the World University Rankings 2026 and #40 in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026, with 21 disciplines in the global top 1% as of 2025.
Tuition & fees
- Tuition from
- 3,652 USD
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Degree programs
| Program | Level | Language | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering | Bachelor | Chinese | 4 yr |
| Animal Science | Bachelor | Chinese | 4 yr |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor | English | 4 yr |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | Bachelor | English | 4 yr |
| Energy and Power Engineering | Bachelor | French | 4 yr |
| Food Science and Engineering | Bachelor | Chinese | 4 yr |
| + 18 more programs | |||
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Scholarships
- Chinese Government Scholarship
- Shanghai Government Scholarship - First-Class
- Shanghai Government Scholarship - Second-Class
- Shanghai Government Scholarship - Third-Class
- SJTU Scholarship
- International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship
- Outreach Scholarship
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