Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a famous comprehensive research university in China. It?formerly the Nang Yang Public School was founded in 1896. SJTU has 27 schools (departments), 63 undergraduate programs, 250 masters-degree programs, 203 Ph.D. programs, and 32 post-doctorate programs. SJTU is proud of its outstanding faculty, including 39 academics of the Academy of Sciences and Academy of Engineering. Famous alumni include Jiang Zemin, Lu Dingyi, Ding Guangen, Wang Daohan, Qian Xuesen, Wu Wenjun, Zou Taofen, Mao Yisheng, Cai Er, Huang Yanpei, Shao Lizi, Wang An and many more. Students from SJTU have won top prizes in various competitions, such as ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest. SJTU has created many firsts in China`s Modern history, such as China`s first internal combustion engine, motor and Chinese typewriter, the first 10,000-ton ship, the first nuclear-powered submarine, the first successful orthotropic liver transplant.

Struggle for a first-class university in the world, inherit the civilization, seek after the truth, revitalize the Chinese Nation and benefit mankind.

Foundation year: 1896
Short name: SJTU
Type: Public
Students: 40710
Faculty: 3700
Faculty/Students Ratio: 11:1
Region: Asia
Location: Shanghai