• There are classes both online and offline, with a maximum of 30 students per class.
• Around 50% of pre-college graduates can enter undergraduate programs at prestigious universities such as Jiaotong University, and the majority of the remaining 50% can enter well-known universities like Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, and Zhejiang University.

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Introduction 

Pre-University Program of Lifelong Education College, SJTU is a non-degree program designed for international students to enhance their language skills, academic performance, and cultural adaptability. The students can thus lay a solid foundation for their further undergraduate study.
Pre-University Program consists of:
Program A: This program is designed for students who have already reached a good level of Chinese language proficiency (HSK 4 ≧ 180 or equivalent) but need remediation of academic subjects of Chinese, English and Mathematics to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.
Program B: This program is suitable for students who possess limited or no Chinese language skills but perform well in other subjects. Students are given intensive Chinese language training. They can also make further progress in English, Mathematics and other subject s to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.
Program C: This program is an English-taught program, suitable for the international students who have a certain English foundation but need remediation of English, Mathematics and other academic subjects to meet the requirements of SJTU undergraduate admissions.

Students in each program are streamed according to their needs of undergraduate program admission into two classes: Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine class and Humanities & Social Science class. Students in Science, Engineering, Agriculture & Medicine class can apply for majors of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Software Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Environmental Science and Engineering, Chemistry Engineering and Technology, Statistics, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Clinical Medicine, Stomatology and other related majors. Students in Humanities & Social Science class can apply for majors of Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, Mass Communication, Television Screenwriting, Visual Communication, Foreign Language and other related majors.

The above program is an extension program, not related to any credit or degree. It is an academic course that is taken by students voluntarily.

Curriculum 

Program A:

Registration for Program A will start in September, 2024 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with two semesters in one school year. Registration for Program A (For Transferred Student) will begin in February, 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with one semester in half a year.

Note:
1. The training plan may be adjusted according to the requirements for further studies and the academic ability of the students.
2. The teaching language is mainly Chinese.
3. Choose two out of three professional elective courses each semester; choose one or two out of three public elective courses.

Program B:

Registration for Program B will start in September, 2024 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with four semesters in two school years. Registration for Program B (For Transferred Student) will start in February, 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with three semesters in 1.5 school years.

Program B will be merged into Program A from the third semester, and students take courses according to the needs for further studies.

Program C:

Registration for Program C will start in September, 2024 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with two semesters in one school year. Registration for Program C (For Transferred Student) will start in February, 2025 (the specific time will be informed on the admission notice), with one semester in half a year.

Note：
1. The curriculum is subject to changes according to requirements for further studies as well as students’ academic achievements.
2. The main teaching language is English.
3. Students are required to take two electives out of three in each semester.

Features

The Pre-University Program enables students to improve their academic level and adapt to university life. Meanwhile, enriching cultural experience, on-site visits, academic subject contests as well as artistic and athletic activities are arranged to help enhance students’ capability and competitiveness. The program also provides professional progression counseling to guide the students to China's universities.

Faculty

Based on Shanghai Jiao Tong University's advantages of teaching and research, the instructors of pre-university programs are elaborately selected with international vision, academic excellence and rich experience.

Campus

Qibao Campus of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Address: 2678 Qixin Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, China

• 1. Graduates of senior high school (or above).
• 2. Non-Chinese citizens who hold a foreign passport and comply with the relevant regulations set by the"Document No. 12 (2020) of Ministry of Education of the PRC" and etc.
• 3. Students who are physically and mentally healthy.
• 4. Students who are aged between 17 and 23 before registration.
• 5. HSK 4 ≧ 180 or equivalent.

"*" means necessary documents that you must provide in your application.

*1. Application Form

Please upload your finished application form here.

*2. Photo of the same size as the one in passport

*3. Passport information page (valid for more than 6 months)

*4. Certificate of HSK

*5. Senior high school diploma or equivalent

2022 graduating students should provide an official statement from your high school as proof of graduation.
Documents should be notarized by an authorized institution if they are in languages other than Chinese/English.

*6. School Profile (e.g. Overall Introduction, Admission Requirement, Enrollment Rate, Curriculum, Grading System, University Acceptance of Graduates and etc.)

Documents should be notarized by an authorized institution if they are in languages other than Chinese/English.

*7. Academic certificate (including but not limited to):

High school official transcripts, including all courses taken.
Test scores of the national high school graduation exam or college entrance exam in the country or region, such as SAT/ACT/IB/A-level/UEC, etc. If the above test results cannot be obtained at the time of application, an explanation must be provided.

*8. Personal statement in Chinese or English

With signature, contents should include but not limited to personal background, hobbies and expertise, reasons for applying the program and study plan.

9. Applicants whose one or both parents are Chinese citizens should provide the following materials

Certificate of the applicant obtained foreign nationality at birth or afterward.
The nationality or household registration certificate of both the applicant's parents (passport or ID card).
For applicants who obtained foreign nationality at birth, 1) if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens with permanent residence abroad, certificate of the corresponding permanent residence needs to be provided; 2) if one or both of the parents are Chinese citizens without permanent residence abroad, certificate of the withdrawal from Chinese nationality of the applicant needs to be provided.
For applicants who were originally Chinese citizens and obtained foreign nationalities afterward, a certificate for the cancellation of their original registered residence in China and the renunciation of the Chinese nationality should be provided.
The entry and exit seal page of visiting China on the applicant's passport from April 30, 2018 to the time of application.

*10. One recommendation letter in Chinese or English (with signature and contact information).

11. Award certificates (if any) and other supportive materials required by SJTU.

12. Supporting Documents: Certificate of Good Conduct

Provided by your current/previous school/company in Chinese/English to improve your success rate.

13. Other materials

Applicants under 18 years old (until September 1, 2022) should provide a letter of guarantee signed by their guardian in China (should be notarized by relevant authorities).

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