University profile

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

上海交通大学

A research-intensive university especially strong in engineering, computer science, medicine, and innovation programs.

Curated profileShanghai, ShanghaiQS #45

School information

Founded Year

1896

Website

https://en.sjtu.edu.cn

International Students

4,000+

City

Shanghai

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Majors and degree programs

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Artificial IntelligenceEngineeringBusiness

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Tuition and living cost

Tuition

$4,000-$6,900/year

Dormitory

$900-$1,800/year

City living cost

$850-1,300/month

Living, travel, and careers around campus

Understand the real environment through daily living, food, transport, weekend travel, and career access.

Nearby housing and daily life

Depending on campus, students may experience either central Shanghai convenience or a larger suburban campus setting with more space and lower daily costs.

Food and daily rhythm

Shanghai's food, shopping, sports, healthcare, and entertainment options are among the best in China, with many international services.

Tourism and weekends

Students can explore the Bund, French Concession, museums, live music venues, and weekend trips to Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Nanjing.

Why students choose this destination

A real study-abroad decision combines the school, city, cost, travel experience, and career access.

Living cost

$850-1,300/month

Shanghai's living cost affects budget, housing choice, and scholarship pressure.

Travel appeal

Finance / Design

The Bund, museums, creative districts, water towns, and nearby Hangzhou/Suzhou trips make weekends easy.

Career access

Artificial Intelligence / Engineering

Finance, consulting, biotech, design, trade, and multinational company internships are strongest here.

City and destination context

School choice is also about whether the city fits a student's lifestyle, travel interests, and career goals.

Shanghai

Shanghai is ideal for students seeking business, finance, medicine, design, and global career exposure.

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Shanghai

Shanghai is the clearest choice for students prioritizing business, finance, design, medicine, and global exposure.

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Scholarship programs

CSC

CSC Scholarship

Competition: Very high

Coverage

Usually the strongest route: may include tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy, monthly stipend, and medical insurance depending on degree level and annual rules.

Eligibility

Strong academics, complete documents, suitable major, age and degree eligibility, language readiness, and official nomination or university review.

Renewal

Normally reviewed yearly by academic performance, attendance, conduct, and scholarship regulations.

Best for

Applicants with strong grades, clear study plan, complete documents, and enough time before the deadline.

CSC availability differs by school, degree, major, country channel, and year. Always verify the exact Type A / Type B route.

Provincial / Municipal