Language of instruction
Generally available as a second or third preference.
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 “Jiao Tong” comes from the book Yi Jing and means “unite in harmony”.
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 | February–June |
| Semester 2 | Autumn Semester | September–January |
SJTU Academic Calendar:
Autumn Semester: September 5, 2022 – January 8, 2023
Spring Semester: February 20, 2023 – June 25, 2023
Guides and additional information
SJTU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- University fact sheet (bottom of page)
- International exchange brochure
Campuses
SJTU has 2 campuses available to exchange students:
- Minhang campus
- Xuhui campus
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Student testimonials
- B ScienceSemester 1, 2019
If you are interested in leadership or entreprenurship, this program can't be missed.
Full-time study load
Discipline-focus study: 12–15 credits per semester at SJTU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Students participating 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.
Language
Students are required to have HSK Level 5 above to attend regular undergraduate courses taught in Chinese.
Study Options
Not applicable to this university. However, you will usually be expected to take the majority of courses (60%) within a single school.
Courses offered in SJTU Joint Institute-University of Michigan are open to exchange students.
Other Requirements
- Nationality: Exchange applicants at SJTU must be non-Chinese citizens, but SJTU has a special channel for students from 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, which are about one hour 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.
Find courses
The SJTU course catalogue can be downloaded from the factsheet.
Please refer to the "Additional academic information" section for Chinese Language Program course info and Law course info.
Search the Credit Precedent Database to find courses offered by your host university that have been previously approved for credit at UQ. The database should be used as a general guide only.
You must still check the host university course catalogue to see if courses from the Credit Precedent Database are still on offer and in the correct semester of your exchange.
Study areas taught in English
Academic restrictions
Additional academic information
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
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 the factsheet.
Students from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao won't be considered as international students at SJTU. If they wish to stay on campus for accommodation, they will stay with local Chinese students in dorms.
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 apply for scholarships offered by SJTU and the Chinese government.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students must purchase the compulsory health insurance provided through SJTU.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
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 visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the Chinese Embassy and Consulates for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (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 Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)