Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) stands as one of China’s most prestigious and research-intensive institutions. Established in 1896, SJTU has grown to encompass 30 schools and multiple research institutions, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is dedicated to innovation, international collaboration, and cultural heritage.  It is ranked 7th in the Asia University Rankings 2024 by the Times Higher Education. 

SJTU is renowned for its strengths in engineering, materials science, and computer science, often called the “Eastern MIT” due to its historical focus on these disciplines. The university has a robust research output, featuring numerous national and international achievements, and hosts 11 state laboratories and national engineering research centers. 

Credit Equivalency: 30 Credits = 5.0 UofT FCE 

Available Courses: Check here. (Undergraduate Courses List here.  Graduate Courses List here) 

Restricted Courses:  

• All courses from School of Medicine and Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance;  

• Graduate Programs offered by Antai College of Economics & Management;  

• Undergraduate courses are not available for Graduate students;  

• Please note that not all graduate courses are available to undergraduate exchange students.  

Housing: On-campus housing is not guaranteed. Please find more information here. 

Note: This destination is only open to Full Year or Winter exchange.  This destination’s term dates do not align with U of T’s. If you have any questions, please email learning.abroad@utoronto.ca. 

SJTU does not accept Chinese citizens (including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao) through the general exchange pathway.