Is Shanghai Jiao Tong University public or private?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a public university founded in 1896. Its current international admissions guide says it is directly administered by China's Ministry of Education and co-sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Government.

Are SJTU undergraduate programmes taught in English or Chinese?

Both routes exist, but they are separate. The 2026 Chinese-taught undergraduate list includes engineering and science majors with Chinese-language requirements, while SJTU separately advertises English-taught engineering-cluster and GIFT programmes; applicants must follow the language of the exact programme.

What Chinese requirement applies to Chinese-taught undergraduate study?

SJTU's current Chinese-taught undergraduate guidance lists HSK 5 with a score of 200 or above and writing of at least 60, or HSK 6 with 180 or above and writing of at least 60. It also describes a conditional one-year Chinese-language route for some applicants who do not yet meet the standard.

Can international students apply directly after high school?

The 2026 undergraduate guidance accepts applicants who have graduated from high school or an equivalent qualification, subject to the international-student nationality, academic, language and testing requirements. The school of medicine conducts independent admissions, so medicine applicants must use its separate route.

How do international students apply to SJTU graduate programmes?

Applicants use the Study@SJTU application system, upload the required degree, transcript, passport, language, study-plan and recommendation materials, and follow the current programme notice. Some schools require a supervisor acceptance letter before the application is complete.

What are the current SJTU graduate tuition figures?

The 2026 international graduate catalogues list RMB 28,900 per year for many master's programmes and RMB 45,500 per year for the listed doctoral programmes. Some professional programmes use total tuition, such as the International MBA at RMB 368,000 total; confirm the exact catalogue entry before applying.

Does SJTU offer scholarships?

The current guide lists Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, SJTU tuition-waiver and school or college scholarships. Coverage and deadlines differ, and the guide says scholarship awards may cover full or partial tuition, so applicants should check the active Study@SJTU notice.

How long do SJTU master's and doctoral programmes take?

The 2026 international catalogue commonly lists master's programmes at 2, 2.5 or 3 years and doctoral programmes at 4 years. The exact duration is attached to the school and major, not a single university-wide rule.

Do SJTU English-taught programmes require Chinese?

Not all English-taught programmes have the same rule. For example, SJTU's GIFT Sustainable Energy and Health Science and Technology programmes are taught in English but require Chinese culture and language courses and HSK 4 for graduation. Check the exact programme notice rather than assuming English-only study.

Where are SJTU programmes taught?

SJTU has six campuses in Shanghai: Xuhui, Minhang, Huangpu, Changning, Pudong and Chongming. The current graduate catalogue identifies the campus for each school or programme, so students should confirm the address before arranging housing.

What should applicants verify before choosing an SJTU programme?

Verify the current official title, teaching language, tuition basis, deadline, entrance tests, degree prerequisites, supervisor requirement and campus. This matters especially where a Chinese-taught major, an English-taught cluster and an interdisciplinary GIFT programme have different rules.