2026
SJTU Undergraduate Engineering Cluster Program in French for International
Students
Founded
in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the internationally
recognized, top-tier comprehensive universities in China, with strong
commitment to nurturing future leaders with innovative drives and global
visions. The Engineering Cluster Program in French is an undergraduate
international program designed to combine the strengths of engineering-related
fields at SJTU. Offering courses in French, the Cluster Program welcomes
prospective students with an interest in engineering studies from all over the
world.
The Cluster Program covers various engineering-related
disciplines such as:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer
Engineering
- Power and Energy Engineering
Cluster
students will take introductory engineering courses in the first 1.5 years at
SJTU Paris Elite Institute of Technology (SPEIT). After meeting relevant requirements,
Cluster students may choose to continue their studies at SPEIT (in French) or
transfer to another engineering school (in English or Chinese) to complete
their bachelor’s degree.
Reminder: Although
all Cluster courses are taught in French,
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
Dual Degree Program or other international programs.
Application Opening and
Deadlines for 2026 Admission
Application Opening: 8:00, January 7, 2026 (Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Application Deadlines: 17:00, April
30, 2026 (Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Application
On web: https://apply.sjtu.edu.cn/c.asp?action=sign
Application Prerequisites
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.
Application
Materials
*All materials will NOT be
returned and should be in English, except high school transcripts which could
be in English or French.
1. CV and
personal statement
2. Recommendation
letters
3. High
School Transcripts
4. Passport
copy
5. Financial
guarantee proven deposit of no less than RMB 100,000 (or equivalent in foreign
currency)
6. The
nationality or household registration of both the applicant's parents, such as
passport or ID card.
7. Applicants
with one or both parents who are Chinese citizens must provide:
7.1 Certificate of the applicant’s foreign
nationality obtained at birth or afterward.
7.2 For applicants who acquired foreign nationality
at birth:
a. If one or both parents were Chinese citizens and
had permanent residence abroad at the time of the applicant's birth, provide
the corresponding permanent residence proof of the parent(s).
b. If one or both parents were Chinese citizens and
did not have permanent residence abroad at the time of the applicant's birth,
provide a certificate of the applicant's renunciation of Chinese nationality
for at least four years by April 30 of the application year.
7.3 For applicants who are originally Chinese
citizens and later acquired foreign nationality, provide proof of cancellation
of their Chinese residence registration and renunciation of Chinese nationality
for at least four years by April 30 of the application year.
7.4 All visas, residence permits, and entry/exit
records for China, starting from the applicant's first passport.
Note: Applicants who previously held a "People's Republic of
China Travel Document" or "People's Republic of China Exit and Entry
Permit" must provide the relevant documentation as in section 7.3
8. Applicants under 18 years
old (until September 1, 2026) should provide a letter offered by the guardian
in China (a notarized document approved by SJTU is required).
Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants are required to provide evidence of their
French language proficiency, which should include either (a) a statement
confirming that French is your native language or (b) a TCF, TEF, DELF/DALF
score that meets or exceeds the B2 level.
Exams
· Oral exams on physics and
mathematics (conducted through video conferencing if necessary)
· General interview
Scholarships
Excellent
applicants will have the opportunity to be awarded different kinds of
scholarships, such as the Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government
Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, and others.
1.
Students applying for CSC
Scholarship（Chinese Government
Scholarship） should directly contact the
local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. For specific application times and
requirements, please refer to the information published by the local Chinese
embassy or consulate. When completing the scholarship application
form, the applicant should select “Shanghai Jiao Tong University” as
the priority. The scholarship content is subject to the website of
China Scholarship Council. As for accommodation, SJTU does not provide free dormitory,
but provides accommodation subsidy (1,100 RMB/ Month).
2.
Students
applying for Shanghai Government Scholarship and SJTU Scholarship can click the
option “Apply for scholarship” when completing SJTU’s online application form.
The contents of the scholarship are as follows:
|
Types
|
Scholarship
|
Note
|
|
First-Class Scholarship
|
Period：4
years
- 100%
Tuition waiver
- Living
allowance
- Accommodation
subsidy
- Health
insurance
|
² Health insurance: 800 RMB/ Academic Year.
² Accommodation subsidy: 1,100 RMB/ Month.
² Living allowance: 2,500 RMB/Month.
² Applicants should not be awardees of other
scholarships at the same time.
² Scholarship results will be announced together
with the admission results.
² SJTU reserves the right of final explanation.
|
|
Second-Class Scholarship
|
Period：4
years
- 50%
tuition waiver
- Accommodation
subsidy
- Health
insurance
|
|
Third- Class Scholarship
|
Period：4
years
- 25%
tuition waiver
- Health
insurance
|
Fees
Application Fee: 800 RMB (non-refundable)
Tuition: 65,000 RMB/Academic year
Heath Insurance: 800 RMB/Academic year (According to the
regulations set forth by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of
China and the Management Regulations for International Students of SJTU,
international students studying for more than 6 months are obligated to acquire
the Group Comprehensive Insurance in Mainland China.)
Admission
1. The admission decision will
be based on a comprehensive evaluation. Applicants can check their admission
results in the application system (http://apply.sjtu.edu.cn)
2. Applicants need to pre-pay
the tuition fees in the application system (https://apply.sjtu.edu.cn) to
confirm the enrollment within two weeks after admission results are released.
3. The “Admission Notice” will
be issued gradually at the end of July 2026.
4. All application materials and
information provided by applicants must be authentic, accurate and fully
complete. Failure to do so will result in disqualification from the
application, enrollment, or study.
Term begins
In early
September 2026 (specific time will be informed on the
admission letter).
Contact Information
Admission Office of
International Student Center, SJTU
Address: Room 210, Donghui Building 3, 800 Dongchuan
Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Post code: 200240
Tel: 86-21-54743244
E-mail: isc.d@sjtu.edu.cn
Website: http://isc.sjtu.edu.cn
SJTU Paris Elite Institute of
Technology (SPEIT)
Address: Room 320, SJTU Paris Elite
Institute of Technology, Shanghai, China
Post code: 200240
Tel:
+86-21-54739397
E-mail: admission.speit@sjtu.edu.cn
Website: http://speit.sjtu.edu.cn/