Entry Requirements
1. Graduation from high school or equivalent educational background. Prospective graduates must provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their school and obtain their high school diploma before enrollment.
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 “, etc.
3. Good physical and mental health, with no criminal record.
4. English language requirements
For non-native speakers of English, either TOEFL (iBT, code: 6210) or IELTS score is required.
4.1 TOEFL (iBT, including the Home Edition and Paper Edition): 90 or above; TOEFL Essentials: 10 or above.
4.2 IELTS: 6 or above.
Exceptions: You may be exempted from providing any of these exams if your SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is 650 or above, if both your ACT Reading and English scores are 27 or above, or if you have recently completed at least 4 years of rigorous academic study in any of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Federated, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Seychelles, Shetland Islands, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States (other than Puerto Rico), US Virgin Islands, Wales, and Singapore. (Those in American Schools and British Schools abroad may also be exempted if at least 4 years of rigorous academic study have recently been completed and if test scores meet the above standards.)
5. Test Scores
5.1 China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA), Score with Mathematics is required. Applicants who have not yet taken the CSCA may submit other Test score materials initially (such as SAT /AP/ACT /A-Level/IB (code: N010601)/UEC/UNT/SJTU entrance test/others). Those who pass the university's selection process will receive a pre-admission notice and must supplement their CSCA scores by June 30, 2026. Upon passing the final selection, a formal admission notice will be issued.
a. SAT (code: 6563) or ACT (code: 6983) test scores. Scores with writing test scores are preferred. 2025 First-year admitted class test scores of Middle 50th percentile ranges:
SAT total score: 1350-1450
SAT Math: 730-790
ACT total score: 30-33
ACT Math: 28-35
b. A-level scores, you need to apply with Math A or above.
c. International Baccalaureate (IB), you need to apply with Math HL 5 or above or SL 7 in Math or above. Predicted A-level or IB scores are NOT accepted.
d. Students with valid college entrance exam scores, please contact the International Undergraduate Recruitment Office at gc-admissions@sjtu.edu.cn (e.g., Malaysia UEC exam scores, Kazakhstan UNT scores. France National Exam scores, etc.)
e. If you don’t have any exam scores mentioned above, you have an option to take the SJTU International Undergraduate Entrance Exam in spring 2026 with other international students.
SJTU International Undergraduate Entrance Exam
*Applicants for Engineering Cluster program in English must complete application
Exam Registration: Applicants should log in to the Study@SJTU online application system to choose the undergraduate English-taught Program, fill in the application form, submit the electronic version of application materials and complete exam.
Application Time: February 6, 2026~ March 10, 2026(Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Exam Method: Online
Exam Time: Scheduled for March 21–22, 2026. Detailed schedule will be notified via email later.
Subjects for Test
The outline and sample of the Written Test：
English: Outline Listening
(The Hand book of the exam is to be announced later.)
Choosing ReasonsMORE
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Reasons from S*****************
I see my undergraduate education at Shanghai Jiao Tong University as a step forward to my personal development and an opportunity to find solutions to important economic and financial problems affecting Uzbekistan today. I chose mechanical engineering mathematics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University because that is where I can develop myself to the best. Shanghai Jiao Tong University has well-known faculty and a strong alumni network. It also provides a diverse living, working, and learning environment. Another reason is its close location to one of the financial centers of the world – Shanghai. In addition, it offers internships, study abroad programs, research opportunities, and cultural exchanges. I admire Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s vibrant and diverse student community. It is renowned for nurturing collaborative research, and encouraging intellectual curiosity and innovation. The unique culture of a student-centered teaching approach, academic research orientation and personalized learning opportunities have inspired me to select Shanghai Jiao Tong University for my further studies.
- 1 Year ago
- Name:Su*****************
- From:Uzbekistan
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Reasons from K**********************
Every person goes through an introspective period at least once in their life. A
ground-wrecking, life-changing realisation that eventually becomes the foundation of one's
steps and decisions. I believe this period came from my eldest sister. She was diagnosed
with leukaemia in 2003 at the age of eight and after a year of successful treatment, she went
into remission. This victory however, was short-lived as she later developed cardiomyopathy
which she suffered from until she passed on at the age of twenty-three. During the
subsequent years after her diagnosis, I watched my parents search for qualified medical
personnel and equipment that would best handle her condition, which were often found in
countries other than my own because of her rare condition. Ever since then oncology has
always been an area of interest and has contributed greatly to my strong desire to pursue
Biotechnology as a course.
Though several articles on the different discoveries made in the oncological field have been
released one,in particular, stands out to me. This article was published on December 14th,
2018 in the ibs.GRANADA news on research led by the 'Biological Technologies' group of
the university of Jaén. The research proposed a new model of tumour origin in which they
proved to a confident degree that cancer cells appear at a later stage of tumour development
and are responsible for metastasis and not tumour origin. This contradicts the 'cancer stem
cell hypothesis' that was established in 2001 which states that cancer stem cells are
responsible for tumour formation as well as resistance to several standard therapies. This
discovery nonetheless makes it easier to completely eradicate the tumour before the
development of the cancer stem cells as well as reduce the risk of recurrence after
treatment. Furthermore, the research is recorded to have won first prize at the 2018 Doctoral
Conference and was published in the scientific journal 'Critical Reviews in Oncology and
Hematography'. Shivan Barungi, a fellow Ugandan who is recorded as a member of the
group that made this discovery and has since been a source of inspiration to me, further
enticing me to pursue this course as a building block for my career. Her courage to leave the
comfort of her country and contribute greatly to the greater medical community is inspiring as
she reaffirms the statement; a ship in a harbor is safe, but that is not what a ship is built for.
In addition, during high school, I was fortunate enough to be the external coordinator of the
Children Caring about Cancer (3C) club at Mt. St. Mary's College Namagunga where I had
the opportunity to attend several conferences on cancer awareness and also had the
privilege of organizing a Cancer Awareness gala in my school that was a stepping stone to
building general cancer awareness in the community. I also participated in the organization
of the annual Children's cancer party at the Uganda Children's Cancer Institute to
acknowledge and give hope to all the children battling the disease as well as to recognize
those who passed, a tradition that has long been passed on in our school. During this time I
broaden my knowledge in this field beyond written literature, by listening to different people's
experiences. I also had the opportunity to build my leadership and active listening skills
through undertaking administrative roles as the assistant self-reliance representative in
charge of general cleanliness and a class secretary. I am confident that I will be a great
addition to your university as I believe I have much to offer and I'm prepared to learn even
more. I firmly trust that your university, equipped with facilities that our local ones lack, is the
right environment for me to equip myself with knowledge and skills that will make me a great
bio technician and a great addition to science in Uganda upon my return.- 2 Years ago
- Name:Ka*********************
- From:Uganda
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Reasons from H****************
china is one the country that provide quilified education in the field of engineering. becuace and because i have deep desire to study enginering I chose china in the first place.
- 8 Years ago
- Name:Ha***************
- From:Ethiopia
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first,china is the world's most populous country. it's affordable comparing to othe european countries and when it comes to economics china has been the world's fastest growing contry for the past 30 year. second,the quality of education and international recognition is way better than my contry . finaly, chinese culture and people are extremly diverse and multicultural
- 8 Years ago
- Name:el************
- From:Morocco
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Special Requirements
Attend Online Test: Required - CSCA (Learn More)You need to attend an online test, and the university can see if you can be accepted according to your result.
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Program Description
Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the internationally recognized, top-tier research universities in China, with strong commitment to nurturing future leaders with innovative drives and global visions. The Engineering Cluster Program is a new undergraduate international program designed to combine the strengths of engineering-related fields at SJTU. Offering all major courses in English or French, the Cluster Program welcomes prospective students with an interest in engineering studies from all over the world.
The SJTU Undergraduate Engineering Cluster program in English includes:
-The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University (UM-SJTU) Joint Institute (JI)
-School of Materials Science and Engineering
-School of Electronic Information and Electrical Engineering
-School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering
-School of Mechanical Engineering
The Cluster Program covers various engineering-related disciplines such as:
-Mechanical Engineering
-Electrical and Computer Engineering
-Materials Science and Engineering
-Computer Science and Technology
-Information Engineering
-Automation
-Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
-Power and Energy Engineering
-And more
Cluster students will take introductory engineering courses in the first 1.5 years at the UM-SJTU Joint Institute. After meeting this requirement, Cluster students may choose to continue their studies at the UM-SJTU Joint Institute or transfer to another engineering school (in English or Chinese) to complete their bachelor's degree.
Reminder: Although all Cluster courses are taught in English, Cluster students are required to take Chinese culture and language courses while enrolling in their respective degree programs. All Cluster students are expected to meet HSK 4 (Chinese Language Test) as the minimal Chinese language requirement for graduation. Exceptions include Cluster students enrolling in the UM-SJTU Dual Degree Program, JI-KTH 3+2 Bachelor's Program, or other international programs.
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Entry Requirements
1. Graduation from high school or equivalent educational background. Prospective graduates must provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their school and obtain their high school diploma before enrollment.
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 “, etc.
3. Good physical and mental health, with no criminal record.
4. English language requirements
For non-native speakers of English, either TOEFL (iBT, code: 6210) or IELTS score is required.4.1 TOEFL (iBT, including the Home Edition and Paper Edition): 90 or above; TOEFL Essentials: 10 or above.
4.2 IELTS: 6 or above.
Exceptions: You may be exempted from providing any of these exams if your SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is 650 or above, if both your ACT Reading and English scores are 27 or above, or if you have recently completed at least 4 years of rigorous academic study in any of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Federated, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Seychelles, Shetland Islands, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States (other than Puerto Rico), US Virgin Islands, Wales, and Singapore. (Those in American Schools and British Schools abroad may also be exempted if at least 4 years of rigorous academic study have recently been completed and if test scores meet the above standards.)
5. Test Scores
5.1 China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA), Score with Mathematics is required. Applicants who have not yet taken the CSCA may submit other Test score materials initially (such as SAT /AP/ACT /A-Level/IB (code: N010601)/UEC/UNT/SJTU entrance test/others). Those who pass the university's selection process will receive a pre-admission notice and must supplement their CSCA scores by June 30, 2026. Upon passing the final selection, a formal admission notice will be issued.a. SAT (code: 6563) or ACT (code: 6983) test scores. Scores with writing test scores are preferred. 2025 First-year admitted class test scores of Middle 50th percentile ranges:
SAT total score: 1350-1450
SAT Math: 730-790
ACT total score: 30-33
ACT Math: 28-35
b. A-level scores, you need to apply with Math A or above.
c. International Baccalaureate (IB), you need to apply with Math HL 5 or above or SL 7 in Math or above. Predicted A-level or IB scores are NOT accepted.
d. Students with valid college entrance exam scores, please contact the International Undergraduate Recruitment Office at gc-admissions@sjtu.edu.cn (e.g., Malaysia UEC exam scores, Kazakhstan UNT scores. France National Exam scores, etc.)
e. If you don’t have any exam scores mentioned above, you have an option to take the SJTU International Undergraduate Entrance Exam in spring 2026 with other international students.
SJTU International Undergraduate Entrance Exam
*Applicants for Engineering Cluster program in English must complete application
Exam Registration: Applicants should log in to the Study@SJTU online application system to choose the undergraduate English-taught Program, fill in the application form, submit the electronic version of application materials and complete exam.
Application Time: February 6, 2026~ March 10, 2026(Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Exam Method: Online
Exam Time: Scheduled for March 21–22, 2026. Detailed schedule will be notified via email later.
Subjects for Test
The outline and sample of the Written Test：
English: Outline
Listening
(The Hand book of the exam is to be announced later.)
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-You need to take the official CSCA test organized by the Chinese government and submit the corresponding subject result transcript(s) when applying. Learn more about the CSCA test >>
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-The test covers Chinese (Humanities and STEM Chinese), Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. Mathematics is required for all programs, while other subjects depend on the university’s specific requirements.
-We are updating detailed information for each university, including the required subjects you have to take for each program and their score requirements. Once the updates are ready, you can check the attachment and information here for this university for the latest information. If no attachment is available yet, it usually means the university has not announced further details.
-You can take the school's entrance exam first, and then submit the missing scores within the specified timeframe.*3. Passport information page (valid for more than 6 months);
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
*4. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
*5. Academic certificate
Academic transcript in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
High school official transcripts, including all courses taken;
SAT(code:9184)/ACT(code: 3038)/A-Level/UEC/IB(code:N010601) score report.
We pay special attention to math, physics, chemistry and other related subjects. Please arrange to have official copies of your transcripts in English sent to us by all high schools you attended.*6. Senior high school diploma or equivalent
2023 graduating students should provide an official statement from your high school as proof of graduation.
Graduation certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.*7. Recommendation Letters
Two recommendation letters are required: one from your high school counselor and one from a core academic teacher.
*8. English proficiency test certificate
For non-native speakers of English, either TOEFL (iBT, JI code: 6210) or IELTS score is required.
TOEFL (iBT, including the Home Edition and Paper Edition): 90 or above; TOEFL Essentials: 10 or above.
IELTS: 6 or above
Exceptions: You may be exempted from providing any of these exams if your SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is 650 or above, if both your ACT Reading and English scores are 27 or above, or if you have recently completed at least 4 years of rigorous academic study in any of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua, Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, England, Federated, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Seychelles, Shetland Islands, St. Kitts-Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, United States (other than Puerto Rico), US Virgin Islands, Wales, and Singapore. (Those in American Schools and British Schools abroad may also be exempted if at least 4 years of rigorous academic study have recently been completed and if test scores meet the above standards.)Tips:
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