Shanghai Jiaotong University

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University is widely recognized as one of China's top-tier institutions, with a stellar global reputation for excellence in engineering, computer science, and business education. The university offers a robust portfolio of fully English-taught degree programs, particularly at the master's and doctoral levels, alongside popular undergraduate tracks in international business and clinical medicine. International students benefit from a dedicated International Student Service Center that assists with everything from visa processing and housing to cultural adaptation and Mandarin language courses. What truly sets the university apart is its prestigious joint-institute partnership with the University of Michigan, which pioneers a dual-degree, cross-cultural model of engineering education right on its Shanghai campus. Living and studying here places international students in the heart of China’s financial capital, offering vibrant multicultural student associations and extensive career networks with global tech and corporate giants.

Background

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a public university in Shanghai, China. It is affiliated with the Ministry of Education of China. The university is part of Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First-Class Construction. It is a member of the C9 League. SJTU was founded as Nanyang Public School in 1896. It was merged into Jiao Tong University in 1921, before gaining its current name in 1959. The university currently has 33 schools, 12 affiliated hospitals, 2 affiliated medical research institutes, 23 directly affiliated units, and 5 directly affiliated enterprises.

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