Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) Postgraduate Scholarships – China

Location: China

Program: Postgraduate (Master’s / PhD Degrees)

Eligibility: International students

Duration: 2-4 years

Deadline: May 31, 2026

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University offers comprehensive scholarship opportunities for outstanding international graduate students through multiple funding sources including the Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS), Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS), SJTU Fellowship (for PhD), SJTU Scholarship, SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship, and School/College-specific scholarships. These scholarships provide full or partial funding covering tuition fees, accommodation subsidies, and living stipends, enabling talented students to pursue advanced degrees at one of China’s most prestigious institutions. SJTU hosts over 100 graduate programs taught in English and Chinese across 11 doctoral disciplines (Economics, Law, Education, Literature, History, Science, Engineering, Agriculture, Medicine, Management, and Interdisciplinary Studies) and 12 master’s disciplines, with 56 first-level doctoral programs, 60 first-level master’s programs, 15 professional doctoral programs, and 35 professional master’s programs creating a complete postgraduate education system.

Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is one of China’s oldest, most prestigious, and comprehensive research universities, directly administered by the Ministry of Education and co-sponsored by Shanghai Municipal Government. Currently ranked 47th globally in QS World University Rankings 2026, SJTU has established itself as a world-class institution committed to excellence in education, research, and social service. The university’s six campuses—located in Xuhui, Minhang, Huangpu, Changning, Pudong, and Chongming districts—cover over 3 million square meters in Shanghai, China’s largest city and global financial hub.

Benefits of the Scholarship

This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:

Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS) – Most Comprehensive:

Full tuition fee waiver
Free on-campus accommodation OR accommodation subsidy
Monthly living stipend (amounts vary by degree level)
Comprehensive medical insurance
Available for both Master’s and PhD programs

SJTU Fellowship (PhD Students Only):

Competitive funding for doctoral candidates
Full support throughout PhD program
Research funding and conference support

Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS):

Substantial financial support
Available for Master’s and PhD programs
Competitive awards based on academic merit

SJTU Scholarship:

University-funded awards for international students
Full or partial tuition coverage
Available for Master’s and PhD programs

SJTU Tuition Waiver Scholarship (Master’s Only):

Partial or full tuition fee waivers
Reduces financial burden for qualified students
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:

Must be a non-Chinese citizen with valid private ordinary passport (Chinese nationality holders are ineligible even with foreign passports; eligibility determined by Exit and Entry Administration)
Must be in good physical and mental health, meeting medical examination requirements
Must have no criminal record and maintain friendly attitude toward China
Must be well-behaved and willing to comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and SJTU rules
**Master’s applicants:** Must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent accepted in China
**PhD applicants:** Must have master’s degree or equivalent accepted in China (certain schools accept bachelor’s degree holders for direct doctoral entry—check specific program requirements)
All admitted students must obtain valid degree or official Certificate of Accreditation from Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) before online registration
**Master’s degree applicants:** Must be under 35 years old
**Doctoral degree applicants:** Must be under 40 years old
Must satisfy Chinese or English proficiency requirements specified in Language Requirement for SJTU International Graduate Programs (see attachments)

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements

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Selection Criteria

SJTU graduate scholarship selection is highly competitive and conducted through comprehensive evaluation of academic excellence and research potential. Applications are assessed based on academic transcripts demonstrating strong performance in previous degree programs, quality of personal statements and study plans articulating clear academic goals and research interests, two recommendation letters from associate professors or above attesting to academic abilities and research potential, language proficiency appropriate for chosen program, relevance of educational background to proposed field of study, and for applicable programs, acceptance letters from SJTU supervisors.