Intensive Chinese Language Courses at Shanghai Jiao Tong University – Your Path to Fluent Communication and Success in China.

Application Deadlines:

• Spring Semester: November – December of the previous year
• Fall Semester: April – June

Cost:

• Registration fee: ~800 RMB
• Tuition: ~10,000 – 12,000 RMB per semester

Requirements:

• Age: 18-60 years old
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• No prior Chinese language knowledge required (beginner groups available)

Required Documents:

• Completed application form on the SJTU website
• Copy of passport
• Copy of educational certificate (high school diploma, degree)
• Medical certificate (standard form)
• Payment of registration fee

2.1 Undergraduate Programs in Chinese

Description:
Full-degree programs across hundreds of specialties taught in Chinese. The broadest range of disciplines available. Requires a high level of Chinese proficiency prior to admission.

Application Deadlines:
December – March

Cost:

• Registration fee: ~800 RMB
• Tuition: ~24,000 – 30,000 RMB/year

Requirements:

• High school diploma (with strong academic performance)
• HSK 4 or HSK 5 (210-220+ points, depending on the program)
• Passing SJTU entrance exams (mathematics, Chinese, physics/chemistry)

Required Documents:

• Completed SJTU application form
• Copy of passport
• High school diploma and transcript (notarized translation)
• HSK certificate
• Motivation letter
• Recommendation letters (sometimes required)
• Medical certificate
• Proof of registration fee payment

2.2 Undergraduate Programs in English

Description:
Limited number of programs (primarily engineering and business-related) for international students. Ideal for those without Chinese language proficiency.

Application Deadlines:
December – March

Cost:

• Registration fee: ~800 RMB
• Tuition: ~30,000 – 50,000 RMB/year

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 80 or higher
• Entrance exams or interview (varies by program)

Required Documents:

• Completed SJTU application form
• Copy of passport
• High school diploma and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation letter
• Recommendation letters (often 2)
• Resume (CV)
• Medical certificate
• Proof of registration fee payment

3.1 Master's Programs in Chinese

Description:
Research and professional programs focused on in-depth specialization. Requires securing a supervisor prior to application.

Application Deadlines:

• Important! For CSC scholarships: February–March
• For other applications: Until April

Cost:

• Registration fee: ~800 RMB
• Tuition: ~26,000 – 34,000 RMB/year

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• HSK 5 (210+) for technical fields / HSK 6 for humanities
• High GPA (Grade Point Average)
• Prior consent from an SJTU professor to serve as your supervisor
• Research proposal

Required Documents:

• Completed SJTU application form + CSC scholarship application (if applicable)
• Copy of passport
• Bachelor’s diploma and transcript (notarized translation)
• HSK certificate
• Research proposal
• Letter of acceptance from an SJTU professor (confirming supervision)
• 2 recommendation letters
• Resume (CV)
• Medical certificate
• Proof of registration fee payment

3.2 Master's Programs in English

Description:
Programs designed for international students and careers in a global environment. Wide range of fields in business, engineering, and IT.

Application Deadlines:
Varies by program (typically February–April)

Cost:

• Registration fee: ~800 RMB
• Tuition: ~30,000 – 72,000 RMB/year (MBA programs are more expensive)

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 90 or higher
• High GPA
• Motivation letter, recommendation letters, resume
• GMAT/GRE (required for some programs, especially MBA)

Required Documents:

• Completed SJTU application form
• Copy of passport
• Bachelor’s diploma and transcript
• IELTS/TOEFL certificate
• Motivation letter
• 2 recommendation letters
• Detailed resume (CV)
• GMAT/GRE results (if required)
• Medical certificate
• Proof of registration fee payment