Graduates of senior high school or above

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.

Students who are physically and mentally healthy

Students how are aged between 17 and 23 before registration

HSK ≥ 180 or equivalent

• 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.

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