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How to apply

Please note that the following deadlines might be adjusted with the development of the pandemic as well as the policies issued by the Chinese government.

If you’re interested in coming to the Joint Institute during the AY 2022-2023, please be aware of the risks related and prepare other options ahead of time when submitting your applications.

Application Deadlines and Procedures for Students Applying From a Partner Institution For 2022-2023 Academic Year

Fall Term
– Apr 1st, 2022 Nominations by partner universities.
– Apr 15th, 2022 Submission of application materials by students through the SJTU Online Application portal.
– May 1st, 2022 Admission decision made by the Joint Institute. The admission and visa documents will be sent to the advisers of the students for distribution.

Summer Term
– Feb 1st, 2023 Nominations by partner universities.
– Feb 15th, 2023 Submission of application materials by students through the SJTU Online Application portal.
– March 1st, 2023 Admission decision made by the Joint Institute. The admission and visa documents will be sent to the advisers of the students for distribution.

Application Deadlines and Procedures for Direct-Enroll Students

Fall Term For 2022-2023 Academic Year
– Apr 1st, 2022 Students send inquiries to the Joint Institute and only by receiving confirmations of their direct-enroll opportunities from the Joint Institute they may continue with their applications.
– Apr 15th, 2022 Submission of application materials through the SJTU Online Application portal.
– May 1st, 2022 Admission decisions made by the Joint Institute. The admission and visa documents will be issued and sent to the students.

Summer Term
– Feb 1st, 2023 Students send inquiries to the Joint Institute and only by receiving confirmations of their direct-enroll opportunities from the Joint Institute they may continue with their applications.
– Feb 15th, 2023 Submission of application materials through the SJTU Online Application portal.
– March 1st, 2023 Admission decision made by JI. The admission and visa documents will be issued and sent to the students.

List of Application Materials:

  • – Official transcript
  • – Resume/CV
  • – Recommendation letter
  • – Copy of passport
  • – Passport photo
  • – TOEFL/IELTS test results if English is not the student’s first language