2024 Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Pre-University Program for International Students

Introduction 

Pre-University Program of LEC, SJTU is a non-degree program designed for international students to enhance their language skills, academic performance, and cultural adaptability. The students can thus lay a solid foundation for their further undergraduate study. Pre-university students can get the priority of being accepted to the undergraduate program at SJTU upon passing the official assessment test.

Program A: This program is designed for students who have already reached a good level of Chinese language proficiency (HSK 4≥180 or equivalent) but need remediation of academic subjects of Chinese, English and Mathematics to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Program B: This program is suitable for students who possess limited or no Chinese language skills but perform well in other subjects. Students are given intensive Chinese language training. They can also make further progress in English, Mathematics and other subjects to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Program C: This program is an English-taught program, suitable for the international students who have a certain English foundation but need remediation of English, Mathematics and other academic subjects to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Students in each program are streamed according to their needs of undergraduate program admission into two classes: Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine class and Humanities & Social Science class. Students in Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine class can apply for majors of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Chemistry Engineering and Technology, Statistics, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine, Stomatology and other related majors. Students in Humanities & Social Science class can apply for majors of Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Mass Communication, Television Screenwriting, Visual Communication, Foreign Language and other related majors.

The above program is an extension program, not related to any credit or degree. It is an academic course that is taken by students voluntarily.

Eligibility

1. High school diploma and above.

2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the “Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC" and etc.

3. Students who are physically and mentally healthy

4. Students who are aged between 17 and 23 before registration

 

Program A:

Registration for Program A will start in September, 2024 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with two semesters in one school year. Registration for Program A (For Transferred Student) will begin in February, 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with one semester in half a year.

Note：

1.      The curriculum is subject to changes according to requirements for further studies as well as students’ academic achievements.

2.      The main teaching language is Chinese.

3.      Students are required to take two distributional electives out of three and one or two free electives out of three in each semester.

Program B

Registration for Program B will start in September, 2024 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with four semesters in two school years. Registration for Program B (For Transferred Student) will start in February, 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with three semesters in 1.5 school years.

Program B will be merged into Program A from the third semester, and students take courses according to the needs for further studies.

Program C:

Registration for Program C will start in September, 2024 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with two semesters in one school year. Registration for Program C (For Transferred Student) will start in February, 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with one semester in half a year.

Note：

1.       The curriculum is subject to changes according to requirements for further studies as well as students’ academic achievements.

2.      The main teaching language is English.

3.      Students are required to take two electives out of three in each semester.

Features

The Pre-University Program enables students to improve their academic level and adapt to university life. Meanwhile, enriching cultural experience, on-site visits, academic subject contests as well as artistic and athletic activities are arranged to help enhance students’ capability and competitiveness. The program also provides professional progression counseling to guide the students to China's universities.

Faculty

Based on Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s advantages of teaching and research, the instructors of pre-university programs are elaborately selected with international vision, academic excellence and rich experience.

Campus

Qibao Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Address: 2678 Qixin Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

Application Materials

All application materials and information provided by applicants must be authentic, accurate and fully complete. Otherwise, the applicant will be disqualified for application, enrollment or study.

1. Senior high school diploma or equivalent (2024 graduating students should provide an official statement from your high school as proof of graduation);

2. School Profile (e.g. Overall Introduction, Admission Requirement, Enrollment Rate, Curriculum, Grading System, University Acceptance of Graduates and etc.);

3. Passport information page (valid for more than 6 months) and a bareheaded color photo of passport photo size;

4. Personal statement in Chinese or English with signature (with contents including but not limited to personal background, hobbies and expertise, reasons for applying the program and study plan);

5. One recommendation letter in Chinese or English (with signature and contact information, such as Email address and Tel, etc.);

6. Academic certificate(including but not limited to)

6.1 High school official transcripts, including all courses taken.

6.2 Test scores of the national high school graduation exam or college entrance exam in the country or region, such as SAT/ACT/IB/A-level/UEC, etc. If the above test results cannot be obtained at the time of application, an explanation must be provided.

7. Language certificate

Program A applicants should provide HSK certificate (HSK 4 score ≥ 180) or equivalent certificate.

Program C applicants should provide TOEFL score report (total score ≥ 80) or IELTS score report (total score ≥ 5.5) or equivalent certificate.

8. Birth Certificate;

9. The nationality or household registration certificate of both the applicant's parents (Passport or ID card);

10. Applicant whose one or both parents are Chinese citizens should provide the following materials:

10.1 Certificate of the applicant obtained foreign nationality at birth or afterward.

10.2 For applicants who obtained foreign nationality at birth, ① if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens and has a permanent residence abroad, a certificate of the corresponding permanent residence needs to be provided; ②if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens but has not obtained permanent residence abroad, certificate of the renunciation of the Chinese nationality of the applicant needs to be provided.

10.3 For applicants who were originally Chinese citizens and obtained foreign nationalities afterward, a certificate for the cancellation of their original registered residence in China and the renunciation of the Chinese nationality should be provided.

10.4 The entry and exit seal page of visiting China on the applicant's passport from April 30, 2020 to the time of application.

11. Applicants under 18 years old (until September 1, 2024) should provide a letter of guarantee offered by the guardian in China (a notarized document approved by SJTU is required);

12. Award certificates (if any);

13. Other supportive materials required by SJTU.

Note:

①If any of the above application materials are not in Chinese or English, a notarized translation in Chinese or English shall be provided. 

②There is no need to mail hard copies of supporting materials during application.

 

Application Fee

CNY 800 (approx. USD 120, pay online)

Note: Whether the applicant is admitted or not, his or her application fee will not be returned.

Application Procedures

1.Visit elearning.sjtu.edu.cn/register, register a new account according to the instruction, and then login to the online application system;

2.Complete the application form and submit the application materials according to the instructions in the system;

3.Pay the application fee of CNY 800;

Interview

The admission decision is based on a comprehensive evaluation of all the application materials as well as integrative test (by case basis); students applying for scholarship should take interviews.

Admission

1. The admission decision will be made based on a comprehensive evaluation. Applicants can check their admission results in the application system elearning.sjtu.edu.cn/register.

2. Applicants need to pay the tuition fees in the application system to confirm the enrollment within two weeks after admission results are released.

3. The "Admission Notice" will be issued in batches from the end of July 2024.

  

Application Deadline

Fall Semester: August 31, 2024(Students applying for Pre-University Scholarship should submit the application before July 15, 2024)

Spring Semester (For Transferred Student): January 15, 2025

Fees

Note: The above fees include tuition and undergraduate application guidance fees, excluding textbook fees, insurance fees, accommodation fees and other expenses.

 

Scholarship

Outstanding applicants will be awarded Pre-University Program Scholarship of the maximum amount up to CNY 10,000. More scholarships are provided each semester in accordance with the program policy. 

Students applying for Pre-University Program Scholarship should click the option “Apply for scholarship” when completing the online application form. 

Accommodation and management

The accommodation will be arranged by SJTU on Qibao campus. The specific dormitories are allocated by the school.

Triple /quad room; RMB 700 / month (water and electricity fee included) 

Miscellaneous

The minimum size of Program A/B/C is 10 students. If the number cannot be reached, the class will be cancelled and the fees will be refunded.

  

Contact

Lifelong Education College, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Address: Room 101, The Main Building, No. 535 Fahuazhen Rd., Changning Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China

Zip code: 200052

Tel: +86-21-61735374, +86-21-64789487

Website: https://isc.sjtu.edu.cn/     https://liuxue.sjtu.edu.cn/pre-university/

Email: pre-university@sjtu.edu.cn