Fall 2016 SJTU Graduate Admissions Guide

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is an international institution located in one of the world’s most international cities. Each year we admit students from nearly 70 countries making the university a rich and diverse learning environment. We offer a wide range of graduate programs to international students including 61 master programs and 39 doctoral programs in 25 different departments. Mode of study for the master programs is 2-3 years (Full-time); for the doctorial programs is 3-4 years (Full-time).

APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY

• Non-Chinese citizen without physical and mental problems.
• Master program applicants must have a bachelor degree. The date due to obtain a bachelor degree should be prior to the admission date.
• Doctoral program applicants must have a master degree. The date due to obtain a master degree should be prior to the admission date.
• Applicants for programs taught in Chinese must complete the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) band 5 (minimum score 180). International students who obtained the degree from a Chinese program in China are exempt.
• Applicants for programs taught in English must complete the IELTS (minimum score 6) or TOEFL (minimum score 90). International students whose first language are English, or obtained the degree from an English program in an English speaking country are exempt.

IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES

December 1^st, 2015: Start of Application

March 15^th, 2016: Deadline for CSC and Shanghai Government scholarship application*

March 15^th, 2016: Deadline for SJTU scholarship application

Apirl 31^st, 2016: Deadline for self-supported application*

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.

Step 2: Pay the Application Fee

The application fee is CNY 800 or USD 130, non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment must be made using CNY or USD. You can choose online payment or bank transfer in the online application system.

TUITION AND HOUSING FEES

• Tuition*: CNY 28900/Year for Master programs (Approx. USD 4670/ Year)

CNY 45500/Year for Doctoral programs (Approx. USD 7350/Year)

• Housing: CNY 50-150/Day on-campus (Approx. USD 8-25/Day)

*Tuition may differ for programs in Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, Antai College of Economics & Management, School of International & Public Affairs, and Koguan Law School. For more information, please contact the corresponding school directly.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Applicants Requirements

Applicants cannot be supported by another scholarship simultaneously.

Types of Scholarships

Program	Type		Duration	Support (CNY)	Coverage	Sponsor
Doctoral Program	A	A1-Chinese Government Scholarship	4 Years	112,300 /Year	Monthly stipend (CNY 4,000/Month), tuition, health insurance, and accommodation allowance (CNY 1,500/Month).	CSC SJTU
		A2-Shanghai Government Scholarship	4 Years	112,300 /Year		SGS SJTU
	B		4 Years	94,300/Year	Monthly stipend (CNY 2,500/Month), tuition, health insurance, and accommodation allowance (CNY 1,500/Month).	SJTU
	C		4 Years	64,300/Year	Tuition, health insurance, and accommodation allowance (CNY 1,500/Month).	SJTU
	D		4 Years	45,500/Year	Tuition	SJTU
Master Program	A	A1-Chinese Government Scholarship	2-3 Years	80,100 /Year	Monthly stipend (CNY 3,000/Month), tuition, health insurance, and accommodation allowance (CNY 1,200/Month).	CSC
	B		2-3 Years	64,500 /Year	Monthly stipend (CNY 1,700/Month), tuition, health insurance, and accommodation allowance (CNY 1,200/Month).	SJTU
	C		2-3 Years	44,100 /Year	Tuition, health insurance, and accommodation allowance (CNY 1,200/Month).	SJTU
	D		2-3 Years	28,900/Year	Tuition	SJTU

Note:

Typically, the support duration cannot be extended. All scholarship recipients are obliged to attend the annual comprehensive scholarship assessment during April and May of each year to verify qualification of the scholarship for the next year. Excellent graduate students can also get certain financial support by applying for proper TA or RA positions in campus. For information about accommodation allowance, please check Study@SJTU (http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn).

How to Apply

• For Chinese Government Scholarship (Doctoral Program Type A1 and Master Program Type A), applicants must apply at both China Scholarship Council (CSC) (http://laihua.csc.edu.cn) and Study@SJTU (http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn). Applicants are also encouraged to apply to China Scholarship Council through recommendations from Chinese Embassies, or relevant organizations in the home countries of the applicants between November and April (varies for different countries).
• For Shanghai Government Scholarship (Doctoral Program Type A2), applicants must apply at both Study in Shanghai (http://www.study-shanghai.org) and Study@SJTU (http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn).
• For Type B, Type C and Type D applicants must apply through Study@SJTU (http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn).

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: iso.gs@sjtu.edu.cn

Tel: -86-21-34208238

Fax: -86-21-34206122

Contacts: Dawei YANG, Ran YAN

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

Postal Address:

International Affairs Office, Graduate School,

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Room 331, Chen Ruiqiu Building,

No.800 Dongchuan Rd., Shanghai, 200240, China