Guangxu Emperor founded the Nanyang Public School in 1896, for the Telegraphs and Business office of the imperial government. These four schools were established, normal school, school of foreign studies, middle school, and high school.
History
Guangxu Emperor Founder of the university became the first President who proposed the idea of Mandarin. Later the school to Imperial Polytechnic College of Commerce in 1905 and once again changed the name to Government Institute of Technology of the Communications Ministry.
China’s government merged two schools and founded the School of Management Nan Yang College of Chiao Tung. America attempted to negotiate with a coalition government because the Chinese Communist Party and Kuomintang had no trust in each other which resulted in failure.
Chiao Tung lost its National appellation and became Chiao Tung University because the socialist state changed all universities to be public and renamed the University as Jiao Tong University.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Overview
Campus
In Xujiahui in the district of Shanghai, the previous main campus was located a site of several educational institutions and mostly catholic areas. The main gate built in 1935 with approaches via a series of marble bridges, reflects the traditional Chinese style of the earlier status as the Imperial Polytechnic College.
The construction of the campus continued continuously last century including the gymnasium, administrative building, middle College building, and more buildings.
Research
The China Institute for Urban Governance was established with SJTU the Development Research Center of Shanghai Municipal’s People’s Government. We produced a series of achievements, including urban innovation and quality development by covering five research fields and also launched a series of theoretical research works and practical research works
Faculty and Staff
SJTU has more than 139 accredited professors, 1900 professors 24 academicians of the Chinese Academy, and a professor of the Scholars Program. Yang You, Liu Yongtan, Li Jiaming, Su jilan,
Academics Schools
- School of Foreign Languages
- Kogan School of Law
- School of Design
- School of Education
- School of Marxism
- School of Medicine
- Zhiyuan College
- School of Humanities
Affiliated Institutes and Departments
- Institute of Energy
- Research Institute of Micro Science and Technology
- Institute of Aerospace Science and Technology
- Department of Sports
- Department of Plastic Technology
Affiliated Hospitals and Graduate School
- Shanghai Children’s Medical Center
- Shanghai Chest Hospital
- Xinhua Hospital
- Renji Hospital
- Shanghai Mental Health Center
- Global Executive MBA Program
Reputation and Rankings
General Rankings
According to major international university rankings, Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked top among the Asia Pacific and 46th in the world by QS World University Ranking in 2022.
The university was ranked 9th around the world, 7th in China and the Asia Pacific, and 10th in the world by scientific research. Shanghai Jiao Tong University was topped in the world in 11 disciplines.
History of the Museum of Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University was inaugurated in 1996 in celebration of the university’s anniversary and upgraded in 2016. Opening hours from 9:00 to 17:00 and admission at 16:30 Tuesday through Sunday Further see the website for the opening hours of holiday’s summer and winter vacations. Visitors can book a free visit through the Museum management center or website and WeChat account.
Museum of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University Museum is comprehensive for collection, research, cultural, teaching and academic exchange. The museum displays pieces of Chinese art, modern, western, etc.
Y. Tung Maritime Museum
It was officially opened in 2003 and is located in Xuhui Campus.
Notable Alumni
Associations organized by alumni can be found in most countries, they call themselves “Jiaoda”. Associations served alumni throughout the world by conducting conferences, cultural exchanges, and maintaining contacts. More than 200 alumni of Jiao Tong University are academicians of the University.
Admissions
SJTU cultivated talented students for the needs of the country, and degrees awarded to its graduates with Doctoral and Master’s. International students are admitted to over 100 countries and study on campus. The duration of the Master’s program is 3 years and the Doctoral program is 4 years.
Admissions are open in October and the deadline for Shanghai Jiao Tong University scholarship scholarships is December to March on merits and for self-support in May.
Contact Us
Telephone: +86 21 5474000
Address: Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, 200240, Shanghai, China.
Official Website: www.en.sjtu.edu.cn
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FAQs (Frequently Ask Questions)
How much does SJTU cost?
$3603 per year on average for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees and residence from $582 to $1224 a month.
Does SJTU teach English?
All major courses are offered in French or English.
What is the GPA for Shanghai Jiao Tong University?
2.0 or more GPA.
Is SJTU private or public?
SJTU is a public research university in China.
Can I study with English language in China?
Yes, most Chinese universities offer some courses for international students in English.
Is SJTU good?
Shanghai Jiao Tong University is among the top public universities in China.
Is IELTS required in China?
IELTS or TOEFL Score is for non-English speaking countries, Universities demand TOEFL or IELTS Score.
What is the hardest college in China?
C9 member universities are the hardest college in China.
Which study is best in China?
- Law
- Architecture
- MBBS
- Computer Science
Is China cheap to study?
Yes! Fees range between $2500 to $10000 and several programs with no tuition fee.
Which university accepts SAT in China?
Following some the Colleges accepting SAT/ AP Test Scores in China
- Beijing University
- Asia Europe Business School of ECNU
- Beijing Foreign Studies University
Can I Study after the 12th in China?
You must provide the required documents for each degree and age between 16 to 25 years old.