Shanghai University is one of the key universities in the “Project 211”. The current president of the university is Professor CHIEN Weichang, a famous educator, scientist, social activist and member of Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Party Secretary of Shanghai University is Professor YU Xinhui and the Executive Vice President is Professor ZHOU Zhewei. Shanghai University has a highly qualified and experienced team of faculty. There are currently more than 2,500 full-time faculty members with 11 members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Among all faculty members, 428 are full professors (16.97%) and 765 are associate professors (30.33%). Shanghai University has three campuses with an area of more than 2,000,000 square meters in total and the building area of the library is 64,000 square meters. The library has a collection of over 3.4 million volumes and over 3,600 periodicals, including 530 international periodicals, and more than 60 network and CD-ROM databases. There are many excellent teaching facilities including experimental centers and multi-media classrooms and sports facilities. The three campuses are connected by optical cable.
Ranking(2016)
18th Chinese University by QS
69th Asian university by QS
34th Chinese university by the Times
94TH BRICS University by the Times
42ND Effective Patents Nationwide
6 WORLD TOP 1% DISCIPLINES BY ESI:(2016)
Physics, Chemistry, Material Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, and Clinical Medicine
4 National Key disciplines:(2016)
Ferrous Metallurgy, Mechatronic Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Sociology
Non degreePre-University Program
Class hrs/wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Application Deadline |
Tuition Fee |
Chinese |
1 Year |
2023-09-12 |
2023-05-30 |
RMB 46800 Per year |
Long-Term Chinese Course
Class hrs/wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Application Deadline |
Tuition Fee |
English |
1 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-07-31 |
RMB 18200 Per year |
Marco Polo-Zheng He Academy
Class hrs/wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Application Deadline |
Tuition Fee |
English |
2 Weeks |
2023-07-03 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 3200 In total |
Summer Program in Chinese Law (July)
Class hrs/wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Application Deadline |
Tuition Fee |
English |
2 Weeks |
2023-07-03 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 12000 In total |
Summer Program in Chinese Law (May)
Class hrs/wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Application Deadline |
Tuition Fee |
English |
2 Weeks |
2023-05-22 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 12000 In total |
Long-Term Chinese Refresher Course
Class hrs/wk |
Duration |
Starting Date |
Application Deadline |
Tuition Fee |
Chinese |
2 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 18200 Per year |
Chinese |
1 Year |
2023-09-28 |
2023-07-30 |
RMB 18200 Per year |
Chinese |
1 Semester |
2023-09-28 |
2023-07-30 |
RMB 9900 Per semester |
Chinese |
3 Years |
2023-02-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 18200 Per year |
Bachelor degree
BDS |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-10 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
BDS |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-10 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 20000 Per year |
Mechanical Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
Electrical and Computer Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
Information Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
Power and Energy Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
Computer Science and Technology |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
Materials Science and Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 80000 Per year |
International Economics & Trade |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Law |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Chinese Language (International Bilingual Oriented) |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Chinese Language (Culture Oriented) |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Chinese Language (Technology and Culture) |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
English |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
German |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Japanese |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Artistic Designing |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Radio & Television Editing & Directingon |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics |
Chinese |
4 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 24800 Per year |
Mechanical engineering
Program DescriptionMajor Declaration
JI offers programs in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Although students are asked to declare one of the two programs as their major when they apply for JI, they may choose to switch majors in the future. Irrespective of the intended major, all undergraduate students take the same core courses in the first two semesters. Students are required to declare majors in the Spring semester of their sophomore year. To be qualified for declaring a major, students must have completed the first year level Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Introduction to Engineering and Introduction to Computer & Programming with satisfactory grades and a cumulated GPA specified by individual programs.Mechanical Engineering (ME)
The Mechanical Engineering (ME) major at the Joint Institute is designed to match the course progression and standards of the Mechanical Engineering department at UM’s College of Engineering. Lab resources, facilities support and some core training is provided by the outstanding ME School of SJTU.Teaching ObjectivesAfter graduation you will be qualified senior and comprehensive engineering technicians in the areas of production technology and research, engineering construction, industrial enterprises trade, and administrative management and training and so forth.
Main Courses
Advanced Mathematics, Elementary Chinese, Intermediate Chinese, College Physics, Theoretical Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials, Fluid Mechanics, Foundation of Materials Engineering, Engineering Drawing, Foundation of Mechanical Designing, Electrotechnics & Electronic Techniques, Computer Program Design, and Control Engineering, Advanced Mathematics, Elementary Chinese, Intermediate Chinese, College PhysicsInternshipMetalworking, mechanical drawing, mechanical design, electrical engineering and electronics practice, computer measurement and control technology of comprehensive practice, professional practice, professional design, graduation design etc.
Degree Awarded
Bachelor Degree of Engineering.
Future Career
After graduation you can be comprehensive senior engineers to design mechatronics system, do manufacture or develop new technology in the enterprises or research institute.
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Program Description
1. Major Declaration
JI offers programs in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE). Although students are asked to declare one of the two programs as their major when they apply for JI, they may choose to switch majors in the future. Irrespective of the intended major, all undergraduate students take the same core courses in the first two semesters. Students are required to declare majors in the spring semester of their sophomore year. To be qualified for declaring a major, students must have completed the first year level Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Introduction to Engineering and Introduction to Computer & Programming with satisfactory grades and a cumulated GPA specified by individual programs.
2. Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
The rapidly converging world needs more professionals with profound knowledge of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at UM-SJTU Joint Institute is an interdisciplinary program. It is supported by the EECS Department of UM and EIEE School of SJTU.
3.Outcomes of JI Undergraduate Degree
Graduates of the Institute’s undergraduate programs will have:
- An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering within their chosen field.
- An ability to design, conduct, and interpret the results of engineering experiments.
- An initial ability to design products and processes applicable to their chosen field.
- An ability to work effectively in diverse teams and provide leadership to teams and organizations.
- An ability to formulate engineering problems and develop practical solutions.
- An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.
- An ability for effective oral, graphic, and written communication.
- A broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering decisions in a global, social, economic, and environmental context.
- A recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
- A broad education necessary to contribute effectively beyond their professional careers.
- A sense of responsibility to make a contribution to society
Master degree
Civil Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Transportation Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Network Space Security |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Chinese Philosophy |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Business Administration |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 94000 In total |
Ecology |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Finance |
Chinese |
2 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2022-12-30 |
RMB 94000 Per year |
Chemical Engineering |
English |
3 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 31200 Per year |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Aeronautical Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Nuclear Science and Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Environmental Science and Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Architecture |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Landscape Architecture |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Bioengineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Horticulture |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Biomedical Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Animal Science |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
International MBA (Taught in English) |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 94000 Per year |
Finance |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 94000 In total |
Science of Law |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 150000 In total |
The LL.M. (Master of Laws) Program |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 100000 Per year |
Political Science |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 50000 Per year |
Chinese Language and Literature |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Chinese History |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Foreign Languages and Literatures |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Biology |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Mechanical Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Mechanics |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Design |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Instrument Science and Technology |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Material Science and Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Power Engineering and Engineering Thermophysics |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Electrical Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Information and Communication Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Control Science and Engineering |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Electronics Science and Technology |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Computer Science and Technology |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Journalism and Communication |
English |
2.5 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Food Science and Engineering |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 28900 Per year |
Public Administration |
English |
2 Years |
2023-09-01 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 50000 Per year |
Doctoral degree
Civil Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-07 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Mechanics |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-07 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
S.J.D. (Doctor of Juridical Science) Program |
English |
3 Years |
2023-09-05 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 100000 Per year |
Mechanical Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Material Science and Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Chemistry |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Electrical Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Computer Science and Technology |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Information and Communication Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Environmental Science and Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Biomedical Engineering |
English |
4 Years |
2023-09-02 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Biomedical Engineering (Microbial Physiology and Molecular Ecological Engineering) |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Biomedical Engineering (Bioengineering) |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Ophthalmology |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Traditional Chinese Medicine Genomics |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Management Science and Engineering (Regional Affairs and Strategic Management) |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Management Science and Engineering |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Environmental Engineering |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
Mechanics (Civil and Environment Engineering Science) |
Chinese |
5 Years |
2023-09-28 |
2023-04-30 |
RMB 45500 Per year |
For Non-degree Students
Except summer program students, no accommodation for other non-degree program students. Please rent an apartment by yourself.
For Degree Students
Accommodation & Food (Minhang Campus)
If you need dormitory on campus, room reservation should be made when application. If dormitories are full, we don’t accept any room reservation.The accommodation fees of the above university dormitories are paid by semester and will not be refunded if you leave during the semester.
The kitchens facilities are for the residents of the dormitories only. Non-dormitory residents and any off-campus chefs unauthorized by the University are not allowed to cook in the dormitories. Minhang campus map
No.8 Building
- Standard Shared Double Room: RMB 5400/semester/person
Each room is equipped with bath, color TV, direct-dial telephone, air- conditioner and Internet connection. Additional facilities include kitchen, and refrigerator for public use.
No.10 Building
- Single Room: RMB 8600/semester/person
Each room is equipped the bath, color TV, direct-dial telephone, air-conditioner and internet connection. Additional facilities include kitchen, fridge and washing-machine for public use.
No.51 Building
- Each dormitory has 4 rooms plus a hall.The fee for each semester is RMB 4800,and charge for water and power is RMB 600.
Each room is equipped with direct-dial telephone,refrigerator,air-conditioner and internet connection(additional charge). Bathroom is for public use.
Food (For reference only)
International students can dine at various canteens on campus.
- Self service:about US$3 per day
- Dining-room:about US$4 per day
- Board(for short-term students):about US$15 per day
Accommodation & Food (Xuhui Campus)
Our dormitories are only for students those who will study in our university for degrees.If you need dormitory on campus, room reservation should be made when application. If dormitories are full, we don’t accept any room reservation.The accommodation fees of the above university dormitories are paid by semester and will not be refunded if you leave during the semester.
The kitchens facilities are for the residents of the dormitories only. Non-dormitory residents and any off-campus chefs unauthorized by the University are not allowed to cook in the dormitories.
No.9 Dormitory Building
- Single Room: RMB 75/day (approx. US$12), (short-term study: RMB 130/day,(approx.US$20)). All students pay the electricity and water used.
Each room is equipped with color TV, direct-dial telephone, air-conditioner, refrigerator, microwave oven, internet connection and bath room for public use.
Lian Xing Building
- Single Room: RMB 70/day (approx. US$11), (short-term study: RMB 120/day, (approx. US$18)) . All students pay the electricity and water used.
Each room is equipped with the bath, color TV, direct-dial telephone, air-conditioner and internet connection. Additional facilities include kitchen, fridge and washing-machine for public use.
Food (For reference only)
International students can dine at various canteens on campus.
- Self servic:about US$3 per day
- Dining-room:about US$4 per day
- Board(for short-term students):about US$15 per day
According to the requirements of different schools, the application materials will be slightly different, and the specific information is subject to the consultant office
Non Degree Course & Bachelor Degree
1. Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.
2. Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.
3. Graduation certificate of high school
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.
4. Academic transcript of high school
5. English proficiency test certificate
For example, IELTS or TOEFL, only for applicant whose native language is not English.
Master Degree
1.A passport-sized photo
2.Copy of passport (the photo page)
3.Copy of your bachelor degree transcript (Notarized English translation if applicable )
4.Copy of your bachelor degree certificate (Notarized English translation if applicable )
5.English language proficiency certificate (non-English speaking countries)
6.non-criminal record or working proof (for non-fresh graduate)
7.study plan
8.two recommendation letters
Doctoral Degree
1. Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.
2. Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.
3. Master's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.
4. Transcript of postgraduate school
5. Health certificate(optional)
Photocopy of physical examination record.
6. Two recommendation letters(optional)
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.
7. Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.
8. Financial guarantee letter
Photocopy of the signatured financial guarantee letter from his/her financial guarantor to prove their solvency.