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. The university has 6 campuses 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 respectively for international students across the whole world. Details of available programs and admissions can be found in the SJTU 2026 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 valid private ordinary passport. 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. Applicants should not have 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’s degree program applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent degree (or above) accepted in China. Doctoral degree program applicants should have a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree (or above) accepted in China. Certain schools/departments accept 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 the Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs. ONLINE APPLICATION
Application Dates (Beijing Time): October 15, 2025 Opening of 2026 applications December 15, 2025 Deadline for 1st Round of Chinese Government Scholarship (apply through SJTU) applications February 15, 2026 Deadline for the Final Round of Chinese Government Scholarship (apply through SJTU) applications March 31, 2026 Deadline for the SGS Scholarship and SJTU Scholarship applications May 31, 2026 Deadline for self-supported applications Application Method:
Applicants must log in to http://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 application should submit an official letter from their current university stating the expected graduation date. All admitted students must obtain a valid degree or an official Certificate of Accreditation and Evaluation issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) before online registration. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of admis
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