Language of instruction
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Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of the top Chinese higher education institutions which enjoys a long history and a world-renowned reputation, currently ranked within the Top 200 universities worldwide. The name 鈥淛iao Tong鈥� comes from the book Yi Jing and means 鈥渦nite in harmony鈥�.
Shanghai is a multi-cultural metropolis which blends modern and traditional Chinese features; from the traditional buildings of the Old Town to the space-age Pudong skyline.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Spring Semester | 贵别产谤耻补谤测鈥揓耻苍别 |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | 厂别辫迟别尘产别谤鈥揓补苍耻补谤测 |
SJTU Academic Calendar:
Autumn Semester: September 5, 2022 鈥� January 8, 2023
Spring Semester: February 20, 2023 鈥� June 25, 2023听
Guides and additional information
For further information, please refer to SJTU's Non-Degree Program website as linked above.
Campuses
SJTU has 2 campuses available to exchange students:
- Minhang campus
- Xuhui campus
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Student testimonials
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Full-time study load
Discipline-focus study: 12鈥�15 credits per semester at SJTU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Students participating听in the Chinese Language Program will need to complete at least 8 lecture hours per week.
Host university requirements
GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at SJTU.
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Students are required to have听HSK Level 5 above to attend regular undergraduate courses taught in Chinese.听
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single school.听
Courses offered in SJTU Global College are open to exchange students. Students will still need flexibility of course enrolments.听
Other Restrictions
Course Flexibility:听You must have a full study load of UQ electives (General Electives) if you wish to study at SHJT due to course profile access restrictions.听
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- Nationality:听Exchange applicants at SJTU听must be non-Chinese citizens, but SJTU has a special channel for students from听Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Those students won't be considered as international students at SJTU.
- Campuses: SJTU has two campuses available to exchange students: Minhang and Xuhui,听which are about one鈥痟our travel from each other. It is strongly recommended students only select courses from one campus.
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.听
Find courses
The SJTU course catalogue听can be downloaded from the SJTU website . Please note, students will need great flexibility to be able to study at SJTU due to the lack of access to syllabis.听
Please refer to the "Additional academic information" section for Chinese Language Program course info and Law course info.听
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Accommodation
There are 8 dormitories for international students at SJTU, each with varying equipment and facilities. The University provides information regarding accommodation options and the application process for student housing on their website.
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Cost of living
SJTU provides a breakdown of the living expenses students can expect to encounter while studying in Shanghai on the factsheet.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students may be eligible to offered by SJTU and the Chinese government.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ鈥檚 Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students must purchase the provided through SJTU.
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
SJTU has for incoming exchange students.
Contact the for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
51吃瓜网 cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the .
Exchange deadlines
Exchange deadlines
The Semester-based Exchange application process begins one year before the exchange starts. For example, if you plan to start your exchange in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2027, you must apply in UQ鈥檚 Semester 1, 2026.
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 April
Register interest by: 21 May
Applications close: 31 May
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2 (for the following year):
Applications open: 24 September
Register interest by: 21 October
Applications close: 31 October