Early Action closes November 1, 2026 and regular applications close March 31, 2027. Annual tuition is CNY 150,000; CSCA mathematics scores are required for final admission.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University has released its 2027 admissions guide for the English-taught undergraduate Engineering Cluster. Students begin with 1.5 years of introductory engineering at Global College before choosing their subsequent school or program. Enrollment is scheduled for early September 2027.
Key details
- Early Action deadline: November 1, 2026.
- Regular application deadline: March 31, 2027.
- Both deadlines use Beijing time (GMT+8). The guide does not specify an application opening date.
- Annual tuition is CNY 150,000, subject to regulatory filing. The application fee is USD 75 and non-refundable. Fees may change.
CSCA and English requirements
CSCA mathematics scores are required. Applicants awaiting CSCA may initially submit SAT, ACT, A-Level or IB results for review. Those selected for provisional admission must provide CSCA results by June 30, 2027 and pass the final selection. Other qualifications do not replace CSCA.
English thresholds are IELTS 6, Duolingo 120, or the applicable TOEFL iBT score: 90 on the 0–120 scale for exams taken before January 21, 2026; 4.5 on the 1–6 scale from that date. Applicants meeting the university's exemption conditions should consult the official application requirements.
Program options
The guide lists mechanical and materials engineering, automation, computing, electrical and computer engineering, energy, and data science options. Robotics remains a planned option.
After the introductory period, students may remain at Global College or transfer to another engineering school, where instruction may be in English or Chinese. Available choices depend on the schools and programs open to Cluster students at that time.
What applicants should know
Submit the Common Application first. Applicants passing the preliminary review then receive instructions to complete the SJTU application portal procedure. Early Action applicants should plan around November 1, 2026 and allow time for CSCA score submission.
See the official fees and scholarships page for funding information.
This article is a TopUniCN summary of the official admissions guide. The university's current program-specific notice takes precedence if details differ.
Official source: Shanghai Jiao Tong University — Study@SJTU