2026 SJTU International Graduate Admissions Guide

Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of China’s most prestigious and time-honored institutions of higher education. Directly administered by the Ministry of Education and co-sponsored by the Shanghai Municipal Government, SJTU has grown into a comprehensive, innovative, and globally oriented university, committed to excellence in education, research, and social service.

With nearly 130 years of history, SJTU has established itself as a world-class university—currently ranked 47th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026.Theuniversity has6campuses located in Xuhui, Minhang, Huangpu, Changning, Pudong, and Chongming, covering a total area of over 3 million square meters.

The university currently offers 56 first-level doctoral degree programs across 11 academic disciplines—Economics, Law, Education, Literature, History, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Management, and Interdisciplinary Studies—and 60 first-level master’s degree programs covering 12 disciplines. In addition, SJTU has 15 professional doctoral and 35 professional master’s degree programs, forming a complete and well-structured postgraduate education system.

SJTU offers over 100 graduate programs taught in English and Chinese, attracting international students fromdifferent countries around the world. Details of available programs and admissions can be found in theSJTU2026 International Graduate Programs Catalogue.

The typical duration of master’s programs is two to three years, while doctoral programs generally take three to four years to complete. Upon fulfilling academic requirements, completing their thesis defense, and meeting professional standards, students will be awarded the corresponding graduation and degree certificates.

*Data as of October 2025

ELIGIBILITY

The following are the general requirements for applicants to SJTU International Graduate Programs.

* Applicants should be non-Chinese citizens with a validprivate ordinarypassport.

Note:Whether an applicant who holds foreign nationality also possesses the nationality of the People’s Republic of China shall be determined by the nationality appraisal issued by the Exit and Entry Administration of the Chinese public-security authorities. If an applicant is determined to hold Chinese nationality or is otherwise ineligible at any point during the application, admission, or enrollment process, their application, offer of admission, or student status will be revoked.

* Applicants should be in good physical and mental health, and meet the medical examination requirements of both the country and the university.Applicantsshouldnothave criminal record and maintain a friendly attitude towards China. Furthermore, applicants must be well-behaved and willing to comply with Chinese laws and regulations, as well as the rules of SJTU.

*Master’sdegreeprogram applicantsshould have aBachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree (or above)acceptedin China.Doctoraldegreeprogram applicantsshould have aMaster’s degree or an equivalent degree (or above)acceptedin China.Certain schools/departmentsaccept Bachelor’s degree holders for direct entry into doctoral programs. For specific qualifications and requirements, please refer to the program admission information of the respective schools.

* The applicant’s Chinese or English proficiency must satisfy the relevant requirements specified in theLanguage Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs.

ONLINE APPLICATION

Application Dates (Beijing Time):

October 15, 2025Opening of 2026 applications

December 15, 2025Deadline for 1st Round ofChinese Government Scholarship(apply throughSJTU)applications

February 15, 2026Deadline for theFinalRound of Chinese Government Scholarship(apply through SJTU)applications

March31, 2026Deadline for the SGS Scholarship and SJTU Scholarship applications

May 31, 2026Deadline for self-supported applications

Application Method: Applicants must log in tohttp://apply.sjtu.edu.cn, truthfully and completely fill in the application information, upload the corresponding application materials, and then submit to complete the application process.

MATERIALS TO PREPARE

1.Degree Certificates: Please provide scanned copies of your degree certificates.Applicants for master’s programs must submit a bachelor’s degree certificate; applicants for doctoral programs must submit both bachelor’s and master’s degree certificates.Applicants who have not yet graduated at the time of applicationshouldsubmit an official letter from their current universitystatingthe expected graduation date. All admitted students must obtain avaliddegree or an official Certificate ofAccreditation and Evaluationissued by theChinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)beforeonlineregistration. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of admission.

Note:Beforeonlineregistration, all 2026 entrants must obtain a degreeofficially issuedbyChinese academic units(for domestic graduates) or aCertificate ofAccreditation and Evaluationof Foreign Academic Degreesissued by the CSCSE (for overseas graduates).

2.Transcripts:Please submit scanned copies of your transcripts. Applicants for the Master’s program are required to provide their undergraduate transcripts, while Doctoral program applicants must submit both undergraduate and graduate transcripts.

3.Proof oflanguage proficiency:Please refer toLanguage Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programsfor specific standards.

4.Scanned copy of passport:Applicants are required to submit a clear scanned copy of thephotopage of theirprivateordinary passports.If the validity period of the currently held passport is less than 12 months (calculated from theregistrationdate), please renew the passport and use it to complete the scholarship application.

5.ID Photo:JPG format, less than 200 KB, with a minimum resolution of 295x413.

6.Personal Statement and Study Plan.

7.Two Letters of Academic Recommendation: Please provide tworecommendation letters from associate professors or above,or from senior professionals in a related academic field.

8.SupervisorAcceptance Letter (for specific schools/programs)：

Applicants to the following schoolsmust contact a potential supervisor in advanceand obtain anacceptance letter:

Doctoral Programs of:

School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Integrated Circuits (School of Information Science and Electronic Engineering),School of Materials Science and Engineering,School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Physics and Astronomy, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biomedical Engineering,School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, School of Foreign Languages,School of Agriculture and Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences,KoGuan School of Law,theTsung-Dao Lee Institute,School of Design,and theCollege of Smart Energy

Master’s Programs of:

School of Mechanical Engineering, School of Computer Science, School of Integrated Circuits (School of Information Science and Electronic Engineering),School of Materials Science and Engineering,School of Mathematical Sciences, School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, School of Biomedical Engineering,School of Agriculture and Biology, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, andTsung-Dao Lee Institute

Contact information for the relevant schools/departments can be found in theSchool/Department Contact Information of SJTU.

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

FEES

Application Fee:The application fee is RMB 800 (approximately USD 120) and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment must be made in RMB or USD. You can choose either online payment or bank transfer through the online application system.

Tuition:Pleaserefer totheSJTU 2026 International Graduate Programs Cataloguefor the tuition fee standards of each program.

ENROLLMENT
The enrollment time isSeptember 2026. Admitted students must complete new studentonlineregistration andon-site registrationas required by the Admission Notice and theGuide for SJTU 2026 InternationalStudents.

SCHOLARSHIPS

SJTU offers a range of scholarship opportunities for outstanding international students:

Doctoral Programs: SJTU Fellowship, Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), and SJTU Scholarship.

Master’s Programs: CGS, SGS, SJTU Scholarship, SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship, and School/College Scholarships.

Specific information regarding scholarshipcoverageand funding durationcan be found at http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/.

Eligibility Requirements

· Applicants must meet the general eligibility criteria for SJTU international graduate programs.

· Applicants must not have received any other forms of scholarship support.

· For doctoral degree applicants: must be under 40 years old.

· For master's degree applicants: must be under 35 years old.

Application Dates

October 15, 2025Opening of 2026 applications

December 15, 2025Deadline for 1st Round ofChinese Government Scholarship(apply throughSJTU)applications

February 15, 2026Deadline for theFinalRound of Chinese Government Scholarship(apply through SJTU)applications

March31, 2026Deadline for the SGS Scholarship and SJTU Scholarship applications

How to Apply

Applicants may choose to apply through one of two channels: via SJTU or via Chinese Embassies/Consulates. Eligible applicants can only select one of these channels for their application.

1.Apply for Scholarships through SJTU (Type B)

When applying athttp://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/,applicants should select“Apply for Scholarship through SJTU” (Type B)and follow the online instructions. It is important to complete the scholarship application procedures on time, according to the university’s requirements.The agency code for SJTU is 10248.

If an applicant is not recommended for the CGSScholarship, they will be automatically considered forother available scholarships, including SGS, SJTU, or School/College Scholarships — there is no need to make multiple selections in the system.

2.Apply for Scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates in the Home Country (Type A)

Applicants may also apply for scholarship opportunities through the Chinese Embassies or Consulates in their home countries. The application schedule varies by country (typicallyfrom November to April).

Please consult the Chinese Embassy/Consulate regarding its application schedule, eligibility, requirements, procedures, necessary documents, agency number, program categories, and other relevant information in advance.

For contact information of Chinese Embassies and Consulates, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China

athttp://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/.

Please note that applicants applying for scholarships through Chinese Embassies/Consulates must alsocomplete an online applicationon the university’s website following theHOW TO APPLYguidelines outlined in Article 3 of this2026SJTU International Graduate Admission.

ScholarshipNotice

Applicants can check the scholarship results via the Study@SJTU system (http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/). The university will not issue separate written notices for scholarship results.

Important Notes

*In general, the duration of scholarships cannot be extended. All scholarship recipients are required to participate in the annual scholarship review.

* The allocation of the CGS scholarship may be adjusted according to the policies and regulations issued by higher authorities.

* TheSJTU Scholarship, theSJTUTuition Waiver Scholarship, as well as the School/College Scholarships, may cover either full orPartialtuition fees; please consult theuniversity andrespective school for details in advance.

*Regarding accommodation, students may choose to reserve on-campus accommodation or live off-campus. SJTU offers an accommodation subsidy based onyourscholarship coverage.

CONTACTS of School of Agriculture & Biology

Ms. Bai: lbai@sjtu.edu.cn

More Information:Study@SJTU