Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) was founded in 1896 and is one of China’s top universities, internationally recognized for excellence in education, research, and global impact. Located at the heart of Shanghai, SJTU serves as a launchpad for global minds through its academic prestige, cutting-edge research, culture of innovation, and vibrant campus life. The university hosts students from over 100 countries and emphasizes both tradition and innovation, with state-of-the-art laboratories and strong international partnerships—over 200 globally. SJTU is highly ranked, placing #47 in the World University Rankings 2026 and #40 in the Global Employability University Ranking 2026, with 21 disciplines in the global top 1% as of 2025.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers several scholarships for international students, including the Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship, and Outreach Scholarship. Excellent applicants may receive tuition waivers, accommodation subsidies, living allowances, and insurance coverage depending on the scholarship class. Students applying for the Chinese Government Scholarship must apply through their local Chinese embassy or consulate, while others can apply directly through SJTU’s online application system by selecting the 'Apply for scholarship' option. Scholarship results are announced together with admission decisions.

Chinese Government Scholarship

• Coverage: Tuition waiver, accommodation subsidy (1,100 RMB/month), insurance, and living allowance as per China Scholarship Council guidelines
• Eligibility: Non-Chinese citizens applying through local Chinese embassy or consulate; must select SJTU as priority institution
• How to apply: Apply directly through local Chinese Embassy or Consulate

Shanghai Government Scholarship - First-Class

• Coverage: Tuition waiver; insurance (800 RMB/year); accommodation subsidy (1,000 RMB/month); living allowance (2,500 RMB/month)
• Eligibility: Excellent international applicants; cannot hold other scholarships simultaneously
• How to apply: Select 'Apply for scholarship' in SJTU online application form

Shanghai Government Scholarship - Second-Class

• Coverage: Tuition waiver; insurance (800 RMB/year); accommodation subsidy (1,000 RMB/month)
• Eligibility: Excellent international applicants
• How to apply: Select 'Apply for scholarship' in SJTU online application form

Shanghai Government Scholarship - Third-Class

• Coverage: Insurance (800 RMB/year); accommodation subsidy (1,000 RMB/month)
• Eligibility: Excellent international applicants
• How to apply: Select 'Apply for scholarship' in SJTU online application form

SJTU Scholarship

• Coverage: Varies by class; may include tuition waiver, insurance, accommodation subsidy, and living allowance
• Eligibility: Excellent international applicants
• How to apply: Select 'Apply for scholarship' in SJTU online application form

International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship

• Eligibility: Applicants to Chinese language programs; specific criteria referenced in separate announcement
• How to apply: Refer to 'Application Information for 2025 SJTU International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship'

Outreach Scholarship