SHANGHAI TONGJI
同济大学
UNIVERSITY
GLOBAL GROUP NEW-ASIA
TONJI UNIVERSITY
上海
SHANGHAI
NEW-ASIA
Tongji University, or Shanghai Tongji University, is a multidisciplinary university located in Shanghai.

Founded in 1907 by the German government in collaboration with German physicians, Tongji is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China.

Tongji University is particularly renowned for its engineering, business, and architecture programs. Its Department of Civil Engineering has consistently ranked first in China for decades.
ABOUT
TONGJI UNIVERSITY, или Шанхайский университет Тунцзи – это многопрофильный университет, расположенный в Шанхае. Основан в 1907 году правительством Германии совместно с немецкими врачами. Тунцзи является одним из старейших и самых престижных университетов в Китае.

Университет Тунцзи особенно известен своими инженерными, бизнес и архитектурными специальностями, его отдел гражданского строительства на протяжении десятилетий неизменно занимает первое место в Китае.
PROGRAMS
Language course
Program Description:
Intensive Chinese language courses designed to prepare students for further studies, business, or HSK examinations. Focus on communicative skills and academic Chinese.

Application Deadlines:
  • Fall Semester (early September): Early April – Late June
  • Spring Semester (early March): Early October – Late December of the previous year

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 420 RMB
  • Tuition: ~9,000 RMB/semester (standard course)

Requirements:
  • Age: 18-60 years
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months
  • No prior Chinese language knowledge required

Required Documents:
  • Completed online application on the Tongji University website
  • Copy of passport
  • Copy of highest educational certificate
  • Passport-sized photo
Masters degree
3.1 Master's Programs in Chinese

Description:
Strong research programs in engineering, construction, architecture, and urban studies. Requires prior agreement with a academic supervisor.

Application Deadlines:
  • For CSC scholarships: Very early! Often until January 15 – February 10.
  • General admission: Typically until late February to mid-March.

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 600 RMB
  • Tuition: 26,000 – 50,000 RMB/year (varies by program)

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • HSK 5 (180+ points) – for technical and engineering programs
  • High GPA
  • Prior consent from a Tongji professor (critical!)
  • Draft research proposal

Required Documents:
  • Tongji application form + scholarship application (if applicable)
  • Copy of passport
  • Bachelor’s diploma and transcript (official translation)
  • HSK certificate
  • Research proposal (in Chinese or English)
  • Letter from a Tongji professor confirming supervision
  • 2 recommendation letters (from academics)
  • Resume (CV)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate

3.2 Master's Programs in English

Description:
Wide range of English-taught programs, particularly in Tongji’s leading fields: engineering, management, business (MBA), urban planning, international relations.

Application Deadlines:
  • Varies significantly. Usually from October to April.
  • Round 1: For scholarships – often December-January.
  • Check exact deadlines on the specific school/program website.

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 600 – 1,200 RMB
  • Tuition: 40,000 – 120,000 RMB/year (MBA programs may cost more)

Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • IELTS 6.0–6.5 / TOEFL 80–90
  • High GPA
  • Work experience (for MBA programs)
  • GMAT/GRE (may be required for business school)
  • Motivation letter, resume

Required Documents:
  • Program-specific application form
  • Copy of passport
  • Bachelor’s diploma and transcript
  • IELTS/TOEFL certificate
  • GMAT/GRE results (if required)
  • Resume (CV) with work experience
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • 2–3 recommendation letters (from professors and/or employers)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate
Bachelor degree
2.1 Undergraduate Programs in Chinese

Description:
Core range of programs. Tongji is especially renowned for its faculties of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Design, and Automotive Engineering.

Application Deadlines:
  • Main period: Usually from December 1 to March 15 (for the fall semester)
  • Scholarship deadlines (CSC, SGS) may be earlier (late February – early March).

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 600 RMB
  • Tuition: 20,000 – 45,000 RMB/year (architecture, design, and arts are typically more expensive)

Requirements:
  • High school diploma
  • Age: Under 25 years old
  • HSK 5 (180+ points) – for most engineering and science programs
  • HSK 4 (195+ points) – may be sufficient for some technical programs (check specific requirements!)
  • Entrance exams (mathematics, physics/chemistry) or interview

Required Documents:
  • Completed application on the Tongji University website
  • Copy of passport
  • High school diploma and transcript (notarized English/Chinese translation)
  • HSK certificate
  • Motivation letter (in Chinese)
  • Recommendation letters (often 2)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate
  • For creative specialties: Portfolio (mandatory!)

2.2 Undergraduate Programs in English

Description:
Limited number of programs. Main fields include engineering and business.

Application Deadlines:
Typically until March 31 (for the fall semester)

Estimated Cost:
  • Registration fee: 600 RMB
  • Tuition: 30,000 – 50,000 RMB/year

Requirements:
  • High school diploma
  • Age: Under 25 years old
  • IELTS 5.5 / TOEFL 75 or higher (requirements may be lower than Fudan/SJTU)
  • Strong academic grades
  • Motivation letter

Required Documents:
  • Completed application on the Tongji University website
  • Copy of passport
  • High school diploma and academic transcripts
  • IELTS/TOEFL certificate
  • Motivation letter (in English)
  • Recommendation letters
  • Resume (CV)
  • Proof of registration fee payment
  • Medical certificate
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