2027 SJTU Undergraduate Engineering
Cluster Program in English
for International Students
Program Introduction
Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is one of the internationally recognized, top-tier research universities in China, with strong commitment to nurturing future leaders with innovative drives and global visions. The Engineering Cluster Program in English is an undergraduate international program designed to combine the strengths of engineering-related fields at SJTU. Offering all major courses in English, the Program welcomes prospective students with an interest in engineering studies from all over the world.
The SJTU Undergraduate Engineering Cluster program in English includes:
- Global College (Former name: The University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute)- Mechanical Engineering (ME)- Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)- Data Science and Big Data Technology (DS)- Computer Science and Technology(CS)- Robotics (Planned)
- School of Materials Science and Engineering- Materials Science and Engineering
- School of Automation and Intelligent Sensing- Automation
- School of Computer Science- Computer Science and Technology
- School of Mechanical Engineering- Mechanical Engineering- Power and Energy Engineering
- Additional majors may be offered; the list is subject to change depending on the schools/programs open to Cluster students after the first 1.5 years.
Cluster students will take introductory engineering courses in the first 1.5 years at the Global College. After completing these introductory courses, Cluster students may choose to continue at the Global College or transfer to another engineering school (where courses are taught in English or Chinese) to complete their bachelor’s degree.
Note:
Although all Cluster courses are taught in English, Cluster students are required to take Chinese culture and language courses while enrolling in their respective degree programs. All Cluster students are expected to meet HSK Level 4 (Chinese Language Test) as the minimum Chinese language requirement for graduation. Exceptions include students enrolled in the Global College Dual Degree Program or other international programs.
Online Application
1. Applicants must complete the Common Application first: https://apply.commonapp.org/Login?ma=699 (Scan the QR code below)
2. After passing the preliminary review on the Common App, applicants will receive messages from the SJTU Portal (https://apply.sjtu.edu.cn, Scan the QR code below). Upon receiving the messages, students must complete the relevant procedure on the SJTU Portal.
Application Prerequisites
1. Graduation from high school or equivalent educational background. Prospective graduates must provide a pre-graduation certificate issued by their school and obtain their high school diploma before enrollment.
2. Non-Chinese citizens holding a valid foreign passport, in compliance with the relevant regulations of the Chinese Ministry of Education, including the “Document No. 12 (2020) of the Ministry of Education of the PRC”(http://www.moe.gov.cn/srcsite/A20/moe_850/202006/t20200609_464159.html) etc.
3. If you graduate high school in December or anytime other than May-June, please provide a detailed explanation as to what you will be doing until the time you would begin study at SJTU. Please also indicate if you enroll at another university in the interim and provide a list of courses. A detailed explanation of any gaps in enrollment is required.
4. Good physical and mental health, with no criminal record.
Application Deadlines for 2027 Admission
Early Action: November 1, 2026 (Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Regular Application: March 31, 2027 (Beijing Time, GMT+8)
Application Materials
*All materials should be in English. Documents in other languages must be accompanied by certified English translations.
1. Test Scores
1.1 China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA, https://csca.cn/home), Score with Mathematics is required. Applicants who have not yet taken the CSCA may submit other Test score materials initially (such as SAT /ACT /A-Level/IB (code: N010601)/UEC/UNT/others) for review. Those who pass the university’s selection process will receive a pre-admission notice and must submit their CSCA scores by June 30, 2027. Upon passing the final selection, a formal admission notice will be issued.
1.2 SAT (code: 6563) or ACT (code: 6983) test scores. Scores with writing test scores are preferred. 2026 First-year admitted class test scores of Middle 50th percentile ranges:
- SAT total score: 1390-1500
- SAT Math: 750-790
- ACT total score: 30-34
- ACT Math: 33-35
1.3 A-level or IB. If you apply with A-Level scores, you must have Mathematics A or above. If you apply with International Baccalaureate (IB), you must have Mathematics HL 5 or above, or Mathematics SL 7 or above. Predicted A-level or IB scores are accepted. Applicants are required to provide final scores for review.
1.4 Students with valid college entrance exam scores, please contact the International Undergraduate Recruitment Office at gc-admissions@sjtu.edu.cn (e.g., Malaysia UEC exam scores, Kazakhstan UNT scores, France National Exam scores, etc.)
Note:
SAT/ACT /A-Level/IB (code: N010601)/UEC/UNT/others cannot replace the CSCA requirement.
2. English language requirements
For non-native speakers of English, either TOEFL (iBT, code: 6210), IELTS, or Duolingo score is required.
2.1 TOEFL iBT – exams taken before January 21, 2026: minimum 90 (0–120 scale); exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: minimum 4.5 (1–6 scale). Request scores using GC’s institution code 6210 via ETS.
2.2 IELTS: 6 or above
2.3 Duolingo English Test: 120 or above
Exceptions: You may be exempted from providing any of these exams if your SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is 650 or above, if both your ACT Reading and English scores are 27 or above, or if you have recently completed at least 4 years of rigorous academic study in any of the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Eswatini, Fiji, The Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States (except Puerto Rico), United States Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe. (Those in American Schools and British Schools abroad may also be exempted if at least 4 years of rigorous academic study have recently been completed and if test scores meet the above standards.)
3. Recommendation Letters
Two recommendation letters are required: one from your high school counselor and one from a core academic teacher.
4. High School Transcripts
We pay special attention to mathematics, physics, chemistry and other related subjects. Please arrange to have official copies of your transcripts in English sent to us by all high schools you attended.
5. Other documents
5.1 Passport information page valid for more than 12 months. Once admitted, passport information cannot be changed until enrollment registration is completed.
5.2 Proof of financial guarantee with a deposit of no less than RMB 100,000 (or equivalent in foreign currency).
5.3 The proof of nationality of both the applicant’s parents, such as passport or ID card.
5.4 Applicants with one or both parents who are Chinese citizens must provide:
5.4.1 Certificate of the applicant’s foreign nationality obtained at birth or afterward.
5.4.2 For applicants who acquired foreign nationality at birth:
a. If one or both parents were Chinese citizens and had permanent residence abroad at the time of the applicant’s birth, provide the corresponding permanent residence proof of the parent(s).
b. If one or both parents were Chinese citizens and did not have permanent residence abroad at the time of the applicant’s birth, provide a certificate of the applicant’s renunciation of Chinese nationality for at least four years by April 30 of the enrollment year.
5.4.3 For applicants who are originally Chinese citizens and later acquired foreign nationality, provide proof of cancellation of their Chinese residence registration and renunciation of Chinese nationality for at least four years by April 30 of the enrollment year.
5.4.4 All visas, residence permits, and entry/exit records for China, starting from the applicant’s first passport.
Note:
Applicants who previously held a “People’s Republic of China Travel Document” or “People’s Republic of China Exit and Entry Permit” must provide the relevant documentation as in section 5.4.3.
5.5 Applicants under the age of 18 by September 1 of the enrollment year shall provide a guardian’s letter (Scan the QR code below) of guarantee in China.
Scholarships
Excellent applicants will have the opportunity to be awarded different kinds of scholarships, such as the Chinese Government Scholarship, Shanghai Government Scholarship, SJTU Scholarship, and others.
1. Students applying for CSC Scholarship (Chinese Government Scholarship) should directly contact the local Chinese Embassy or Consulate. For specific application times and requirements, please refer to the information published by the local Chinese embassy or consulate. When completing the scholarship application form, the applicant should select Shanghai Jiao Tong University as your first choice.
Scholarship coverage is subject to the regulations published by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). As for accommodation, SJTU does not provide free on-campus accommodation, but provides accommodation subsidy (1,100 RMB/Month).
2. Students applying for Shanghai Government Scholarship and SJTU Scholarship can click the option “Apply for scholarship” when completing SJTU’s online application form. The contents of the scholarship are as follows:
| Types | Scholarship | Note |
| First-Class Scholarship | Period: 4 years Tuition waiver, provides living allowance, accommodation subsidy and insurance | Insurance: 800 RMB/Academic YearAccommodation subsidy: 1,100 RMB/ Month;Living allowance: 2,500 RMB/MonthApplicants should not be awardees of other scholarships at the same time;Scholarship results will be announced together with the admission results;SJTU reserves the right of final interpretation. |
| Second-Class Scholarship | Period: 4 years 50% tuition waiver, provides accommodation subsidy and insurance | |
| Third- Class Scholarship | Period:4 years 25% tuition waiver, provides insurance |
Fees
Application Fee: USD 75 (non-refundable)
Tuition: RMB 150,000/Year (Tuition rates are subject to the record-filing with the governing authorities)
Insurance: RMB 800/ Academic Year (The relevant regulations by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China and the Management Regulations for International Students of SJTU require all international students with study duration over 6 months to purchase the Group Comprehensive Insurance in the Chinese mainland.)
Note:
The fees above are estimates and are subject to change.
Admission
1. The admission decision will be based on a comprehensive evaluation. Applicants can check their admission results in the application system (https://apply.sjtu.edu.cn).
2. Applicants need to pre-pay the tuition fees in the application system (https://apply.sjtu.edu.cn) to confirm the enrollment within two weeks after admission results are released.
3. The “Admission Notice” will be issued on a rolling basis during July 2027.
4. 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.
Term begins
In early September 2027 (specific time will be informed on the admission letter)
Contact Information
Admission Office of International Student Center, SJTU
Address: Room 210, Donghui Building 3, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Post code: 200240
Tel: +86-21-54743244
Email: isc.d@sjtu.edu.cn
Website: https://isc.sjtu.edu.cn (Scan the QR code below)
Global College
Address: Global College, 800 Dongchuan Road, Minhang District, Shanghai, China
Post code: 200240
Tel: +86-21-3420-6045 ext. 4492
E-mail: gc-admissions@sjtu.edu.cn
Website：https://gc.sjtu.edu.cn/ (Scan the QR code below)
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