University of Michigan – Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute
Shanghai, China
The UM-SJTU Joint Institute (JI) is an equal-partner institution founded in 2006 by the University of Michigan (UM) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU). JI offers full undergraduate and graduate programs in mechanical engineering (ME) as well as in electrical and computer engineering (ECE). Both programs follow the curriculum of the University of Michigan and are fully in English. All program courses, including those in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, humanities and social sciences are taught exclusively in English by JI faculty.
As of July 2015, JI has 50 faculty members from China, the United States, Canada, Poland, Germany , France, and many other countries.
Around 1,100 students are enrolled in the four-year undergraduate program, while the graduate progrma numbers more than 100 Masters and PhD students.
Students at JI are recruited from all over China and represent some of the best young talent. The courses offered at JI are taught at a correspondingly high academic level.
JI is very active in developing international partnerships and exchanges, so Global E3 students will meet a continually increasing number of international students on the JI campus.
City Information
Boasting more than 24 million inhabitants (in 2013), Shanghai is the largest city proper in the world. It is home to the world’s busiest container port, the world’s largest rapid transit system by route length and ranks as one of China’s largest financial centers. Among innumerable skyscrapers, the Shanghai Tower stands out – literally, as it is currently the second-highest building in the world, after the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Shanghai is the poster boy of modern China, a mega-city in every sense.
The Joint Institute is located in the center of the SJTU campus in the Minhang district. The campus is the largest in all of China, with more than 30,000 students living and studying in a generously laid-out and pleasant area, a small town in its own right. Getting around in Shanghai is easy and convenient, thanks to cheap taxis and the very clean and modern metro system.
China’s high-speed rail network makes visiting other cities a breeze and, in fact, JI’s International Programs Office offers regular weekend excursions within the Yangtze river delta.
How GE3 Works
Global E3 is a consortium of universities with strong engineering programs around the world. These universities agree to exchange students between their various campuses. Unlike a program, students are not guaranteed participation at a particular location but instead Global E3 will match students based on their preferences and coursework requirements to a school within the consortium. This means students, while they can apply to a particular program and location, must keep an open mind. The CGE will work with students to secure additional course permissions if necessary.
Each university listing includes:
- engineering disciplines available
- languages of instruction
- start and end dates for academic study
- a link to each university's home page which includes housing information
Students may also have the opportunity to take intensive language study and perhaps undertake an internship or research experience in the host country depending on location.
University Info
SJTU website:
http://umji.sjtu.edu.cn/
For further insight into life at SJTU, please visit their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/umsjtuji/
Office Responsible for International Exchange Students
International Programs Office – Viva Du, International Programs Coordinator (
viva.du@sjtu.edu.cn)
Languages
English
Disciplines Available:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
Courses in Business, Humanities, and Social Sciences as well as Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry (Science) are available as part of these programs.
Engineering students from other disciplines may find that courses from the above programs fit into their curriculum.
Course Contents
Course Descriptions and
currently offered courses.
Additional Application Materials
- SJTU applications form -- students will be required to complete the "Application Form for International Exchange Student" after being admitted
- Official transcript
- Resume/CV
- Recommendation letter
- Copy of passport
- Passport photo
- TOEFL/IELTS test results if English is not the students' first language.
When will students receive their acceptance package?
Acceptance packages will be mailed to students’ home school advisors approximately 8 weeks after receiving a complete application, including JW202 visa supporting form and the acceptance letter.
Housing
Exchange students are guaranteed on-campus housing, in the Joint Institute Dormitory together with JI students. Accommodation is either a double or triple shared room based on availability. Students will be billed by the JI after the semester starts. The JI dorm is in the center of the SJTU campus, with easy access to the campus living center, the main gates, and the canteens. Walking from the dorm to the JI class rooms and the JI building takes less than 5 minutes, although almost all of the students use a bicycle for daily commute. The dorms are equipped with washing machines, water dispensers as well as a living room on the ground floor.
Semester Dates
Fall: Early September to Mid-December
Academic Calendar
http://umji.sjtu.edu.cn/academics/academic-calendar/
Estimated Cost of Living
Food/meals: A meal at the campus canteens is estimated to be around 10 - 15 RMB ($1.55-$2.32). Also there are a large variety of restaurants and other food options available throughout campus and near the main gate.
Housing: The cost of student dormitory accommodation is 3500 RMB ($542) for the entire term.
Local transportation: Public transportation is cheap and convenient. A subway token costs 4 to 7 RMB ($0.62 - $1.08). One ride on the public bus costs 2 RMB ($0.32). Train tickets to neighboring cities can range from 30 to 100 RMB ($4.65 - $15.48).
Academic expenses (e.g., books, stationery): Approximately 1200 RMB ($185.81) per semester for textbooks and course materials, depending on course selection.
Personal expenses: This can vary based on personal needs. A reasonable calculation of this will include the cost to travel to other major cities as well as the entertainment costs while in Shanghai.
Other administrative fees: There is a 3000 RMB ($464.53) charge for those students wishing to join the weekend excursions and cultural activities.
