Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), located in Shanghai, is a national key university directly under the Ministry of Education and jointly built with the Shanghai Municipal Government. It is a member of the national 'Double First-Class' initiative, '985 Project,' and '211 Project.' As one of the oldest institutions of higher education in China, SJTU was founded in 1896 as Nanyang Public School, underwent several name changes, and was officially named Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 1959.

It merged with the former Shanghai Agricultural College in 1999 and the former Shanghai Second Medical University in 2005, forming a comprehensive academic system. SJTU is a member of the C9 League, the Association of Pacific Rim Universities, and the 21st Century Academic Consortium, fostering a strong international atmosphere with students and scholars from around the world.

SJTU's flagship programs include engineering, medicine, management, naval architecture, materials science, and computer science, with mechanical engineering, naval architecture and ocean engineering, clinical medicine, and business administration highly regarded globally.

The university consistently ranks among the top in China in QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education World University Rankings, with engineering and technology in the global top 20. As a C9 League member, SJTU has strong ties with industry, a vast alumni network worldwide, and many graduates become industry leaders and entrepreneurs.

SJTU boasts a high-caliber faculty, including many members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chinese Academy of Engineering, as well as internationally renowned scholars. It offers 77 undergraduate majors, 52 first-level doctoral degree programs, and 57 first-level master's degree programs, covering science, engineering, medicine, economics, management, law, agriculture, and arts.

The curriculum emphasizes a balance between general education and specialized depth, encouraging interdisciplinary learning and innovation. The university has multiple national research platforms, such as the affiliated hospitals of SJTU School of Medicine and the National Major Science and Technology Infrastructure for Translational Medicine, providing ample research opportunities.

SJTU has several modern campuses, with the Minhang campus being the main one, covering about 5,000 mu (approx. 330 hectares) with beautiful greenery and lakes. Facilities include libraries, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and student activity centers.

Student dormitories are well-equipped with air conditioning, internet, and private bathrooms, and cafeterias offer diverse Chinese and Western cuisine. The Xuhui campus, located in the city center, features historic architecture blending Chinese and Western styles, symbolizing the university's heritage.