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CSC Scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Application Guide

Shanghai, Shanghai
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Portal links verified July 2026. Universities occasionally change systems: if a link fails, search '<university name> international student application' or tell us via the contact page.

2027-2028 CSC host status: not yet verified

This profile is retained from prior host or program evidence. It is not proof that Shanghai Jiao Tong University will offer Type B in the upcoming cycle. Confirm the current official university notice before preparing or paying for an application.

Admissions timeline

CSC/CGS round: opens October–December, and most university deadlines fall between January and April. Deadlines are set per university and per program: always check the current admission notice on the official portal linked above.

Typical intake: September; some universities offer a smaller March intake.

We have not yet hand-checked a current application window for Shanghai Jiao Tong University, so no status pill is shown. Absence from our verified list does not mean closed: confirm on the official admission notice. Verified windows sitewide were last checked August 8, 2026.

Application fee:App fee: CNY 800Main International Student Center track. Re-verified July 5, 2026.

CSC application deadline

Type B: first round ~December 15, final ~mid-February.

Source status: typical planning window only; no current university deadline notice is verified for this profile.

Deadline directory reviewed 8 August 2026. The 2027-2028 cycle is not yet published for most universities, so older dates are labelled as prior-cycle evidence or typical planning windows. Confirm the exact program and scholarship deadline on the official portal before applying.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a top engineering and medical school with extensive international collaboration and English-taught graduate programs. With recognised strengths in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a strong destination for international students seeking the fully funded Chinese Government Scholarship for the 2027-2028 academic year. This guide walks you through exactly how to apply for the CSC scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, from choosing your program to submitting your documents online.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), founded in 1896, is a C9 League university and one of China's premier institutions for engineering and medicine. Based in Shanghai with deep ties to the city's industrial and research base, SJTU is a top target for CSC applicants who want rigorous technical training in a global business hub.

Its signature strength is naval architecture and ocean engineering: among the very best in the world: alongside mechanical engineering, materials science, computer science, and clinical medicine through its affiliated hospitals. The Antai College of Economics and Management adds a strong business dimension, and English-taught programs are available across many of these fields.

For SJTU engineering programs, document only the practical capability you can verify: fabrication, simulation, coding, laboratory work or other relevant projects. For research degrees, check whether the current school notice requires or accepts a supervisor document and, if so, connect the outreach to the group's published work. SJTU does not publish data that supports a selection prediction.

The university's main Minhang campus is large and modern, complemented by a historic downtown campus, and both benefit from Shanghai's excellent transport and international community. Living costs are in the Tier 1 band but eased by covered accommodation and the monthly stipend. Confirm SJTU's exact Type B deadline and application-fee policy in its online application system, and begin assembling documents well ahead of the December–February window.

CGSIS Agency Number

10248

Always confirm the agency number inside CGSIS before submitting.

Global standing

A C9 League powerhouse in engineering and medicine, consistently global top-50.

English-taught programs

Many English-taught master's and PhD tracks in engineering, medicine, and business.

Strongest departments & majors

Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Clinical Medicine
Computer Science
Materials Science

City snapshot

Climate:
Shanghai: humid subtropical: damp winters, hot humid summers.
Living costs:
Tier 1 city: roughly CNY 2,500–4,000/month living costs (accommodation covered).
Student life:
Large modern Minhang campus plus a historic downtown campus; strong industry ties across Shanghai.

Scholarships available at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Scholarship availability is based on program type and province; always confirm on the university's international admissions page for the current intake.

Shanghai, Shanghai: living costs

Tier 1 cityCNY 2,500–4,000 / month

Estimated monthly living costs (food, transport, phone, personal items) excluding accommodation, which the CSC scholarship covers via free on-campus housing or a subsidy.

The 7 steps to apply at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

  1. Confirm that Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers your program at your degree level and supports the CSC channel (most accept Type B), then add it to your shortlist.

  2. Identify a potential supervisor at Shanghai Jiao Tong University whose research matches yours and email them to request pre-admission: an acceptance letter is optional but a strong plus.

  3. Secure two recommendation letters from professors or associate professors to submit with your Shanghai Jiao Tong University application.

  4. Prepare your English proficiency evidence (or HSK for Chinese-taught programs) as required by Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

  5. Complete the Foreigner Physical Examination Form with lab reports in time for the Shanghai Jiao Tong University deadline.

  6. Write a tailored study plan or research proposal that references specific programs, labs, or supervisors at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

  7. Submit everything on the official CSC portal using the unique Agency Number for Shanghai Jiao Tong University, then track your application through to results.

What the scholarship covers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Tuition

Fully waived at the host university

Accommodation

Free on-campus housing or a housing subsidy

Medical insurance

Comprehensive insurance for international students

Monthly stipend

Bachelor's CNY 2,500 · Master's CNY 3,000 · PhD CNY 3,500

Deadlines & timeline

Oct–Nov 2026 (monitor)Watch for the first official 2027/2028 embassy, dispatching-authority, and university notices. No universal opening date has been published.
Late 2026–spring 2027Submit by the deadline in your controlling notice. Type A and Type B routes use different authorities and can close on different dates.
After submissionReceiving authorities and universities review files; an interview is used only where the current route or program requires one.
Result periodCheck the official system and the authority that received your application. Result timing varies by route and institution.
Admission-notice dateTravel and registration should follow the dates and instructions in your admission documents.

See the CSC application deadline panel above for Shanghai Jiao Tong University's most recent cycle window.

Application fee

App fee: CNY 800

Main International Student Center track. Re-verified July 5, 2026.

University application fees typically range CNY 400-800; a few universities charge none, and a few waive it for CSC awardees. The CSC portal itself is always free.

Fee amounts verified against official 2026-2027 admission notices; universities update fees yearly: confirm on the linked portal.

Find faculty & official info

Browse the official website to identify potential supervisors and their research groups. We link to the official site rather than listing individual professor emails: always find current contact details on department pages.

Official website

Tips for emailing professors

Specific to Shanghai Jiao Tong University: SJTU's engineering labs value practical capability: mention hands-on experience (fabrication, simulation, coding, lab techniques) that maps directly onto the group's current projects.
  • Reference a specific lab or research group and connect it to your background.
  • Attach a concise one-page CV and a short study/research statement.
  • State clearly that you plan to apply through the CSC (Chinese University Program) channel.

Need a starting point? Use our email-to-a-professor template.

Shanghai Jiao Tong University CSC scholarship FAQ

What is Shanghai Jiao Tong University best at?

SJTU is one of China's top engineering and medical universities, world-renowned for naval architecture and ocean engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and clinical medicine.

Does SJTU offer English-taught degrees?

Yes. SJTU runs numerous English-taught master's and doctoral programs, especially in engineering, business (Antai College), and medicine.

How hard is it to get a CSC place at SJTU?

SJTU is elite and competitive. Strong grades, relevant technical experience, and ideally a supervisor's support are important. Balance it with mid-tier universities in your shortlist.

Is there an application fee at SJTU?

SJTU has historically charged an international application fee. Confirm the current amount and whether CSC applicants are exempt in the university's online application system before you submit.

Does Shanghai Jiao Tong University accept CSC Type B applications?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University appears in our directory from prior CSC host or program evidence, but we have not yet confirmed its 2027-2028 Type B participation. Check the university's current international-admissions notice and confirm the channel and Agency Number before applying.

Is the CSC scholarship at Shanghai Jiao Tong University fully funded?

A full Chinese Government Scholarship normally covers tuition, accommodation or a housing subsidy, medical insurance, and a monthly stipend. That does not prove Shanghai Jiao Tong University will offer a full Type B award in 2027-2028: some routes are partial or unavailable, so confirm the current notice and your final award letter.

What is the application deadline for Shanghai Jiao Tong University?

Deadlines are set by each university and typically fall between December and April, with many closing by March. Check the official Shanghai Jiao Tong University admissions page for the exact 2027-2028 deadline as early as possible.

What can I study at Shanghai Jiao Tong University on a CSC scholarship?

Shanghai Jiao Tong University in Shanghai, Shanghai has strengths in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science. If its current CSC notice confirms your degree level and subject, use the official program catalogue to check the teaching language and identify a suitable supervisor.

Figures based on China Scholarship Council program information. Always verify current details on campuschina.org and your target university's admissions page.

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