Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Academic Pulse of Three Centuries

European tourists pointed to the “SJTU” sign in the distance in the subway and asked me, “which castle is this?” I said with a smile: “it’s Shanghai Jiao Tong University, which may be more magical than the castle.”

So, I would like to write a long article simply to break down the search intention behind the keyword “Shanghai Jiao Tong University”: parents who want to study abroad, want to see the campus, want to study for their children, and even people who just want to find a niche Citywalk route in Shanghai can use it.

Where Is Shanghai Jiao Tong University? First Get the Geographical Coordinates, Then Talk About How Easy It Is to Stroll the 77.133333 Hectare Campus

Jiaotong University has five campuses in Shanghai, but the most common place for tourists is Xuhui old campus — Metro Line 10/11 “Jiaotong University Station” to walk 3 minutes. Red brick arch window + hundred year old sycamore, with retro filter for photos; The Huashan road school gate next to it is the original appearance of the 1920s, and the punch rate of xiaohongshu is extremely high.

If you want to see the laboratory, dormitory and the newly built “Tsung-Dao Lee library”, you have to cross the Huangpu River to the main campus of Minhang. The area is 5 times that of Xuhui, about 3.8 km from the south gate to the northernmost end, and the campus bus circled for 20 minutes. The key is that: Minhang is more like a complete city – gymnasiums, IMAX cinemas, plant gardens, and even wetland parks donated by alumni, all of which are free of charge. Riding along the Danshui River in the spring and summer evenings, European and American exchange students said that “it’s like running into the mixture of California science and engineering + Central Park.”. In other words, landscape is also a part of scientific research productivity.

From Nanyang Public School to Shanghai Jiao Tong University: 3 Moments in the 120+ Year School History to Help You Understand the Aura of “Engineering Holy Land”

1. 1896 in the Qing Dynasty, Railway minister Sheng Xuanhuai set up Nanyang University, one of the earliest new universities in China.
2. 1921, after the 1911 Revolution, the “Jiaotong University” was organized, and the four schools of Beijing, Shanghai and Pingtang were established simultaneously, laying the foundation of the “East MIT”.
3. 1956, the ship moved to the West as a whole, leaving Minhang “ship building”; In the 1980s, the first batch of graduate schools was restored, and it was listed by the World Intellectual Property Organization as the Top1 invention patent authorization of universities in mainland China for eight years (WIPO, 2022).

In other words, the technical genes of Jiaotong University have never been out of stock; Shanghai Jiao Tong University witnessed the iteration of “made in China → made in China”.

Subject Map A-Z: What Can I Read When I Study Abroad? Advantage Professional Full Dismantling

In the latest QS discipline list, Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranked No. 3 in the world, materials ranked No. 13, machinery ranked No. 15, and computers, nursing and pharmacy all ranked top 30. I mean, science and engineering is king, but it’s not as straight as you think:

• Ships and marine engineering – there is the largest deep water towing pool in Asia, and students often complete the design with DNV and Maersk;
• Electronic information and electrical engineering – the “IEEE Fellow” faculty density is the top three in China, and 5G/6G baseband chip alumni enterprises have E rounds;
• Biomedical engineering — shared animal center with Jiaotong University Medical College (the second comprehensive in China), and the number of Neuroimage journals was the first in the country;
• Antai School of economics and Management — although this article does not talk about business, I would like to mention one thing: the FT global MBA ranking is the first in the mainland for 6 consecutive years, with 41% of foreign students, and English teaching is optional;
• Law, media and communication – gather Ji Weidong, the father of China’s think tank, and the cultural industry research base, and recruit international students across the arts and Sciences, with a success rate of about 38%.

So, whether you are hard core science and engineering control or want to study digital governance and ocean law, the academic menu is absolutely wide.

Full Guide to International Student Admission Channels: Language Scores, Scholarships, Dormitories, One Table to Understand

In terms of process, the undergraduate unified “Shanghai Jiao Tong University international undergraduate enrollment system”, and Shuobo can directly “Apply Online” on the college page. Catch up early, don’t catch up late — the deadline for materials is mostly March 31st, and popular specialties (computer and clinical medicine) are full in January. Key points: when writing a research plan, it’s better to contact the tutor first and get the “pre acceptance letter”, which can greatly increase the score in the system.

Campus 24 Hours: Follow the Day of International Student Camille, Experience the Real Rhythm of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

1. 06:45: Dumplings + soybean milk in the canteen, less than 8 yuan
2. 08:00: ESL academic English, Professor mixed Harvard Case and “pinduoduo sinking market”
3. 10:30: Engineering training center laser cutting, making UAV frame
4. 12:10: WeChat scan the code to buy Hainanese chicken rice and feed the campus “Xueba goose”
5. 14:00: Meeting with tutor via Zoom to discuss the comments on the latest Nature sub issue
6. 16:30: Gym climbing wall new experience, free teaching for student associations
7. 19:00: International students Salon: French students teaching to make curries, Chinese students return hand “noodles”
8. 22:00: Brush the library at night, automatic coffee machine ￥3.5 continued life
9. 23:30: Rode back to the dormitory. The street lamp is a “photovoltaic +WiFi” integrated light pole designed by the alumni of Jiaotong University

International students often say: here, “busy” and “chill” can be switched for 8 times in the same day — by the way, there is a large concert in Shanghai, a 24h city.

Move the Classroom to the City: 5 Shanghai Jiao Tong University × Shanghai Citywalk Routes

1. Wukang road → Anfu road → Shangjiao Xuhui campus, about 8 min by car, looking at hundred year old plane trees and French style Western-style buildings
2. Fuxing Island → Gongqing Forest Park → Minhang campus, ferry + subway 1 h, shooting the same industrial dock of love myth
3. Yangshupu water plant → World Expo ship Hall → Jiangnan Shipyard, to understand the “living textbook” of Jiaotong University ship sea project
4. Lingang New Area → deep sea exploration Hall (operated by Jiaotong University), metro line 16 direct, simulating the diving of Jiaolong
5. Xujiahui Catholic Church → Library → Tsien Hsueshen Library (in Xuhui school), understand the double heritage of “science and belief”

In other words, Jiaotong University is not only the coordinate point, but also the key to unlock Shanghai science and technology humanities.

Hidden Bills Beyond Tuition Fees: I Mean, Living in Shanghai Can Be Cheaper Than Living in Paris

Without saying anything, last month I helped Lucas, a classmate from Brazil, sort out the bill (1 US dollar = 7.2 CNY, 2024.04):

• The average dormitory meal is 30 – 40 CNY (about 5 USD) per day
• Tmall supermarket daily necessities, 35% cheaper than France (OECD, 2023)
• It’s 120 yuan for second-hand bicycles, half price for subway students
• A blueberry Music Festival early bird RMB 199 (about 28 USD), U2 ShangHai Railway Station most expensive infield RMB 1,280 (about 180 USD)

In a word: as long as you don’t punch in the Bund bar every day, the cost of living is often lower than that of Berlin and Boston (Numbeo, 2024).

FAQ: How Long Can I Get a Visa? Can I Rent Out of School? What Should I Do?

Q1: How long has the student visa X1 been approved? A： Generally, the single entry is within 6 months. After arriving in Shanghai, the International Office of the college will handle the residence permit for a maximum of 5 years, with a fee of 400 yuan.

Q2: Is the dormitory full? A： Undergraduate / Postgraduate freshmen are given priority, but the capacity of double rooms is limited; It is confirmed that the accommodation is basically OK before May, and the late application may be allocated to the apartment in Wujing town next door (bus 10 min).

Q3: Is it allowed to rent houses outside the school? A： Yes, but it must be filed with the local police station within 24h; The English version of home chain /Ziroom/Wellcee is supported, and the monthly rent is 3,000 – 4,500 CNY, and the joint rent is about 2,000 CNY.

Q4: Will dropping out immediately? A： General courses can be make-up examination in the next semester, professional courses less than 70 need to be retaken; Two consecutive semesters of GPA<2.0 entered the academic warning, and the college will help the Tutor (Shanghai Jiaotong University Academic Affairs Office, 2023).

In other words, the management mode of Jiaotong University is “early warning, then elimination”, to give international students buffer space.

Summary: If You Just Want to Remember One Thing — Shanghai Jiao Tong University = Top Science and Engineering + Humanistic Feelings + Shanghai City Card

In general, the key word of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is “old but gold”. It was both 1896 and 2024; It can not only shield machine, but also make coffee; He can not only publish papers in Nature, but also take wedding photos in Wukang road. I mean, to travel, to study, to short-term exchange, even if it’s just a weekend shot of red wall, Jiaotong University has given countless non-linear but interesting possibilities. The key is to make plans early. Dormitories, tutors and scholarships are all first come, first win.

Next time you pass Metro Line 10, don’t mistake the “Jiaotong University” station as an ordinary street. Brush the traffic card to get out of the station and walk into the school gate for a moment, you will really feel: This is not only a university, but also a modern Chinese museum that is still breathing, plus a giant experimental device for the future. Welcome to experience.

References

• Academic Affairs Office of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (2023). Regulations on Graduate School Management http://www.sjtu.edu.cn
• Numbeo. (2024). Cost of Living Comparison Between Shanghai and Berlin. https://www.numbeo.com

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