Shanghai Jiao Tong University

(Lifelong Education College)Pre-University Program (Program A for Semester 1 & 2)( Science, Engineering & Agriculture)

Non-degree

Entry Requirements

1. High school diploma and above.

2. Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, in compliance with the relevant regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education, including the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC" and etc.

3. Good physical and mental health, with no criminal record.

4. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 (inclusive) and 23 (exclusive).

5. Chinese Program (1 year) applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 4 score ≥ 180) or equivalent certificate. 
Chinese Program (0.5 year) applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 5 score ≥ 200, with Writing score ≥ 60) or equivalent certificate, such as documentation indicating Chinese as a native language.

Basic Information

·Starting Date : Sep 10 , 2026
·Duration: 1 Year
Teaching Language : Chinese
Application Deadline: Jul 31 , 2026
Tuition : RMB 57,800 In Total
Application Fee: USD 113 (Check Policy)
Service Fee: USD 300 (Check Policy)
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Lifelong Education College)Pre-University Program (Program A for Semester 1 & 2)( Science, Engineering & Agriculture)
Non-degree
Entry Requirements

1. High school diploma and above.

2. Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, in compliance with the relevant regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education, including the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC" and etc.

3. Good physical and mental health, with no criminal record.

4. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 (inclusive) and 23 (exclusive).

5. Chinese Program (1 year) applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 4 score ≥ 180) or equivalent certificate. 
Chinese Program (0.5 year) applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 5 score ≥ 200, with Writing score ≥ 60) or equivalent certificate, such as documentation indicating Chinese as a native language.

Basic Information

Starting Data :
Please be subject to the starting date on admission letter you got, since the starting date may change.
Sep 10 , 2026
Duration :
1 Year
Teaching Language:
Chinese
Application Deadline:
The deadline means the date of Beijing time. You are suggested to submit your application 3 or 5 days before the actual deadline so that you can have time for necessary changes on documents.
Jul 31 , 2026
Tuition:
RMB 57,800 In Total
Application Fee:
The application fee charged by the university, CUCAS only collect on their behalf.
USD 113 (Check Policy)
Service Fee:
For the service CUCAS provide to you. If you get a scholarship while applying as a self-financed applicant, you need to pay another scholarship service fee of 200 USD.
USD 300 (Check Policy)

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Special Requirements
The Minimum Number of Students Required: 10
The university need to have 10 students before they can open this class. Please be noted for the uncertainty.
Online Interview Before Being Accepted: Required
You will need to attend an online interview through Skype or WeChat with the teacher before the result for your application was released.
Pay Tuition Before Getting Admission Letter: Required, and You Will Need to Pay 57,800 RMB
You will need to pay 57,800 RMB as the tuition fee to the university before you can get the admission letter.
  • There are classes both online and offline, with a maximum of 30 students per class.
  • Around 50% of pre-college graduates can enter undergraduate programs at prestigious universities such as Jiaotong University, and the majority of the remaining 50% can enter well-known universities like Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang University.

Introduction 

Pre-University Program of LEC, SJTU is a non-degree program designed for international students to enhance their language skills, academic performance, and cultural adaptability. The students can thus lay a solid foundation for their further undergraduate study. Pre-university students can get the priority of being accepted to the undergraduate program at SJTU upon passing the official assessment test.

Program A: This program is designed for students who have already reached a good level of Chinese language proficiency (HSK 4≥180 or equivalent) but need remediation of academic subjects of Chinese, English and Mathematics to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Program B: This program is suitable for students who possess limited or no Chinese language skills but perform well in other subjects. Students are given intensive Chinese language training. They can also make further progress in English, Mathematics and other subjects to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Program C: This program is an English-taught program, suitable for the international students who have a certain English foundation but need remediation of English, Mathematics and other academic subjects to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Students in each program are streamed according to their needs of undergraduate program admission into two classes: Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine class and Humanities & Social Science class. Students in Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine class can apply for majors of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Chemistry Engineering and Technology, Statistics, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine, Stomatology and other related majors. Students in Humanities & Social Science class can apply for majors of Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Mass Communication, Television Screenwriting, Visual Communication, Foreign Language and other related majors.

The above program is an extension program, not related to any credit or degree. It is an academic course that is taken by students voluntarily.

Program A:

Registration for Program A (1 year) starts in September 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with two semesters in one school year. Registration for Program A (0.5 year) starts in February 2026 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice) and extends over a period of half a year with one semester. Students will join the ongoing cohort of Program A (1 year).

Note:
1. The curriculum is subject to changes according to requirements for further studies as well as students’ academic achievements.
2. The main teaching language is Chinese.
3. Students are required to take one or two electives out of six in each semester.

Program B

Registration for Program B (1.5 years) starts in February 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with three semesters in one and a half school years. The first semester will primarily consist of Chinese language courses, and students will be incorporated into Program A (1 year) starting from the second semester.

Note:
1. The curriculum is subject to changes according to requirements for further studies as well as students’ academic achievements.
2. The main teaching language is Chinese.

Program C:

Registration for Program C (1 year) starts in September 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with two semesters in one school year. Registration for Program C (0.5 year) starts in February 2026 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice) and extends over a period of half a year with one semester. Students will join the ongoing cohort of Program C (1 year).

Note:
1. The curriculum is subject to changes according to requirements for further studies as well as students’ academic achievements.
2. The main teaching language is English.
3. Students are required to take one elective out of three in each semester.

Features

The Pre-University Program enables students to improve their academic level and adapt to university life. Meanwhile, enriching cultural experience, on-site visits, academic subject contests as well as artistic and athletic activities are arranged to help enhance students’ capability and competitiveness. The program also provides professional progression counseling to guide the students to China's universities.

Faculty

Based on Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s advantages of teaching and research, the instructors of pre-university programs are elaborately selected with international vision, academic excellence and rich experience.

Campus

Qibao Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Address: 2678 Qixin Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

Interview

The admission decision is based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the application materials as well as integrative test (by case basis); students applying for scholarship should take interviews.

Fees

Note: The above fees include tuition and undergraduate application guidance fees, excluding textbook fees, insurance fees, accommodation fees and other expenses.

1. High school diploma and above.

2. Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, in compliance with the relevant regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education, including the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC" and etc.

3. Good physical and mental health, with no criminal record.

4. Applicants must be between the ages of 16 (inclusive) and 23 (exclusive).

5. Chinese Program (1 year) applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 4 score ≥ 180) or equivalent certificate. 
Chinese Program (0.5 year) applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 5 score ≥ 200, with Writing score ≥ 60) or equivalent certificate, such as documentation indicating Chinese as a native language.

Tuition Fee
Non-degree RMB 57,800 in total (About $ 8,073)
Accommodation Fee
No.9 Apartment Building
Double Room RMB 6,600  (More Details)
Nanyang Bei Yuan
Single Room RMB 10,080 to RMB 12,600  (More Details)
Taoli Yuan
Double Room RMB 6,600  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 10,600  (More Details)
Fanyu Building
Double Room RMB 8,500 to RMB 9,400  (More Details)
Single Room RMB 14,900  (More Details)
International Student Dormitory
Quad room RMB 700  (More Details)
Other Fees
Application Fee USD 64 to USD 113
Service Fee USD 300
Living Expense(Per Month) RMB 1,500 to RMB 2,000
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*1. A bareheaded color photo of passport photo size
*2. Passport information page (valid for more than 6 months)
*3. Certificate of HSK
*4. Senior high school diploma or equivalent
Graduating students should provide an official statement from your high school as proof of graduation.
Documents should be notarized by an authorized institution if they are in languages other than Chinese/English.
*5. School profile(e.g. Overall Introduction, Admission Requirement, Enrollment Rate, Curriculum, Grading System, University Acceptance of Graduates and etc.)
Documents should be notarized by an authorized institution if they are in languages other than Chinese/English.
*6. Birth Certificate
*7. The nationality or household registration certificate of both the applicant's parents (Passport or ID card).
*8. Digital Signature
-Please sign your name on a white sheet of paper and send us a scanned copy.
-This will be used solely for digitally signing relevant application documents on your behalf.
*9. Personal Statement (must be signed by the applicant; 600–1000 words) covering, but not limited to: personal background, hobbies and strengths, reasons for applying to the program, and study plans.
*10. Academic certificates
-High school transcript (covering all courses completed during high school). Prospective graduates must submit a transcript of all high school courses completed up to the application
-Standardized international test scores or national/regional unified high school graduation or university entrance exam results, such as SAT, AP, ACT, A-Level, IB, UEC, etc. If the above results cannot be provided, a written explanation can be submitted.
*11. One recommendation letter in Chinese or English (with signature and contact information, such as Email address and Tel, etc.).
12. Award certificates (if any) and other supportive materials required by SJTU.

Tips: For applicants who are in China: If you are an employee, you still need to provide employment separation certificate and your current residence permit. If you are a student, you need to provide transfer certificate, leaving certificate, certificate of attendance rate issued by previous school and your current residence permit.
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