{"id":17683,"date":"2026-02-20T15:18:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mastere.tn\/?p=17683"},"modified":"2026-02-20T15:18:58","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:18:58","slug":"shanghai-jiao-tong-university-sjtu-scholarships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mastere.tn\/en\/shanghai-jiao-tong-university-sjtu-scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Scholarships for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)<\/strong>, a leading public institution in China<\/a>, opens its scholarship programs each year to international students<\/strong>. These scholarships<\/a> apply to all bachelor\u2019s<\/strong> programs (taught in Chinese<\/strong>, English<\/strong>, and French<\/strong>), as well as to selected master\u2019s<\/strong> and doctoral<\/strong> programs. The university offers more than 100 academic programs across a wide range of fields, including engineering, science, economics, medicine, law, management, and the arts. Funding is granted for the standard duration of each program (4 years for a bachelor\u2019s degree, 2 to 3 years for master\u2019s and doctoral degrees).<\/em><\/p>\n

The application deadline<\/strong> for master\u2019s programs is March 31, 2026<\/strong>. For bachelor\u2019s programs, deadlines vary by track: March 10, 2026<\/strong> for programs taught in Chinese, March 31, 2026<\/strong> for engineering programs taught in English, and April 30, 2026<\/strong> for engineering programs taught in French.<\/p>\n

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)<\/h2>\n

Established in 1896 as Nanyang Public School, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China\u2019s oldest higher education institutions. It ranks 45th worldwide<\/strong> in the QS World University Rankings 2025 and 52nd globally<\/strong> in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023. SJTU comprises 34 schools and departments<\/strong>, 13 affiliated hospitals<\/strong>, and 7 campuses<\/strong> located across Shanghai.<\/p>\n

The university enrolls more than 17,600 undergraduates and nearly 27,000 full-time master\u2019s students. It hosts students from close to 100 countries and is a member of the C9 League<\/a>, an alliance of China\u2019s nine most selective universities.<\/p>\n

SJTU Scholarship Amounts and Financial Benefits<\/h2>\n

SJTU Scholarships for Bachelor\u2019s Programs<\/h3>\n

Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers three main scholarship categories at the undergraduate level:<\/p>\n

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  1. First-Class Scholarship<\/strong> (4 years): Full tuition waiver<\/strong>, a monthly stipend of 2,500 CNY<\/strong>, a housing subsidy of approximately 1,100 CNY per month<\/strong>, and annual insurance coverage of 800 CNY<\/strong>. Awards are based on academic ranking and interview performance.<\/li>\n
  2. Second-Class Scholarship<\/strong> (4 years): Tuition waiver<\/strong>, housing subsidy (approximately 1,100 CNY per month)<\/strong>, and insurance coverage.<\/li>\n
  3. Third-Class Scholarship<\/strong> (4 years): Housing subsidy of approximately 1,100 CNY per month<\/strong> and insurance coverage; tuition fees remain the student\u2019s responsibility.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These scholarships are available to students enrolling in bachelor\u2019s programs taught in Chinese<\/strong>, English<\/strong>, or French<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    SJTU Scholarships for Master\u2019s Programs<\/h3>\n

    Starting in 2025, SJTU offers several funding schemes for master\u2019s programs, as outlined in the official scholarship brochure:<\/p>\n

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    1. SJTU Scholarship<\/strong> \u2013 Duration: 2 to 3 years. Tuition coverage (approximately 28,900 CNY per year)<\/strong>, a monthly stipend of 1,500 CNY<\/strong>, a housing subsidy of 1,200 CNY per month<\/strong>, and annual medical insurance of 800 CNY<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    2. SJTU Tuition-Only Scholarship<\/strong> \u2013 Duration: 2 to 3 years. Tuition waiver (approximately 28,900 CNY per year)<\/strong> and annual medical insurance of 800 CNY<\/strong>. No monthly stipend or housing subsidy is provided.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      SJTU Scholarships for Doctoral Programs<\/h3>\n

      The university also offers the SJTU Fellowship<\/strong>, which includes a monthly stipend of 5,000 CNY<\/strong> and a housing subsidy of 1,500 CNY<\/strong>. In addition, government and university-funded scholarships are available, with monthly stipends ranging from 2,500 CNY to 4,500 CNY<\/strong> depending on academic progress. Doctoral candidates receive an additional 1,000 CNY per month<\/strong> after successfully passing the qualification examination.<\/p>\n

      Eligibility Criteria for SJTU Scholarships<\/h2>\n